Moe Sufian, Robotics & Automation Engineer at Airbus, will explore beyond robotics, leaning into complex aerospace industry development.
Robotics & Automation Exhibition returns to the NEC Birmingham (Halls 6 & 7) on 18–19 March 2026 and is expected to attract more than 11,000 visitors from manufacturing, logistics and engineering-led sectors, with more than 250 exhibitors and 60+ conference sessions across the show.
The exhibition is co-located with IntraLogisteX and the Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition, alongside the new Fulfilment & Last Mile Expo, bringing multiple parts of the end-to-end operations and supply chain technology landscape together under one roof.
Sufian’s session, titled, “Beyond Robotics: Lean Thinking In Complex Aerospace Industry”, will take place Robotics & Automation Theatre on Wednesday 18 March (11:00–11:20).
In his talk, Sufian will discuss how robotics and automation aide the aerospace industry in more complex development problems and how to overcome them.
The talk will consist of:
- Understand why process stability must precede robotics deployment
- Gain insight into practical production challenges
- Apply lean ways of thinking to deliver measurable and sustainable value
For businesses that have a strong automation ambition but feel stuck at the “where do we start?” stage, this is exactly the kind of session that can de-mystify the route to action.
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Sufian is a robotics and automation lead engineer with a decade of experience delivering high-value robotic and automated systems across multiple industries currently delivering robotic and automation solutions for Airbus.
His work involves defining requirement for new robotics and automated systems, optimising processes and full deployment of robust robotic systems for wing manufacturing.
Sufian has a strong foundation in research and development and hold a PhD in robotic machine control; he positions myself as a robotics and automation enabler to deliver scalable and efficient systems in the Aerospace Industry.
Sufian’s presentation forms part of a two-day Robotics & Automation Theatre agenda spanning AI for robotics, flexible automation, robot manipulation, RPA delivery lessons and sustainability-focused robotics, alongside panels on UK adoption challenges and case study-led sessions from industry and research speakers.
Day one includes sessions on reconfigurable robot cell design using ROS 2, robotic manipulation and digital twins and a panel discussion exploring why the UK trails in robotics and what a practical adoption roadmap looks like.
Day two continues with talks focused on AI-driven perception in uncertain environments, smarter warehouse decision-making and the competitive consequences of delaying automation.
Join more than 11,000+ industry professionals at Robotics & Automation Exhibition on 18–19 March 2026 at the NEC Birmingham to explore cutting-edge technologies, connect with peers and discover the latest innovations shaping manufacturing, engineering and logistics. Register for free to secure your place.
