Robotics and Automation 2025: QRmaint Visited Event in Birmingham, UK

Lately, we want to stay ahead with international developments in various industries related to the supply chain and manufacturing. This was one of the reasons why we attended the event in the UK. Visiting events such as Robotics and Automation enables an amazing opportunity to align leading subjects for many industries that want to deploy automation on their premises. It always delivers amazing value through observations and listening to thought leaders in the industry.

QRmaint visited the UK on 25-26 March 2025. We were attending as visitors at the Sustainable Supply Chains event, which was organized along with IntralogisteX and Robotics and Automation. Three events were organized at the same venue at the same time, bringing together various companies from the sectors that presented interesting insights on their developments in robotics, automation, and software that spreads under the umbrella of high-tech applications. See our short wrap-up and takeaway from the UK. Stay ahead of the recent developments dedicated as much to logistics as to manufacturing and the supply chain.

What About Robotics and Automation 2025 in the UK?

At first, we need to say that Poland doesn’t fall apart from the recent technology advancements in the UK. There is no difference in how the middle of the EU is growing compared to the UK. We may say that in some cases, such as automated warehouses, the UK has made a step forward. Good examples were given by Mecalux, which is implementing end-to-end solutions for fully automated warehouses, often a vast part of automation in manufacturing. However, we still heard that companies such as Shell struggle with poor document management delivered by their sister companies. So that would be a short outcome of the current state of the industry in the UK. They are pressing high advancements and innovations, but the level of implementation is more or less on the same level as in Poland. Companies still struggle with a tremendous amount of paperwork and similar issues.

Having all that in mind, we may frankly say that there is always room for discussions about changes in the market. And what’s more? Well, we won’t dive into the details of other events, but it should be enough to say that, just like in the supply chain and intralogistics, we are facing a huge demand for maintenance. Whatever automation is implemented, all engineers should take into account that maintenance is always an aspect that should be kept under control and never ignored while machines and production lines are structured and built from scratch. More in the next paragraph.

Airbus and Engineers Modernizing Production Lines for Aerospace

One of the most interesting presentations was related to Airbus’ discussion about engineers modernizing production lines for the development of components for airplanes. In short, during the Robotics and Automation presentations, on stage, Homero Gonzales, an engineer from Airbus UK, presented the process development for production line construction. This was a really great lesson for all involved, not only for engineers but also for direct users and procurement managers.

During his presentation, it was stated clearly that during the so-called “system modeling” phase, or just design, it is important to break down system complexity and pinpoint weaknesses that may affect work not only for operators but also for maintenance processes.

When we engaged in conversation with Gomez and mentioned the role of autonomous maintenance, it was clear to us that we are on the right path. It shows that the QRmaint solution is a great fit even for more advanced production lines involved in developing parts for airplanes. This is because the QRmaint system also provides autonomous maintenance functionality.

There was a very deep conversation on many subjects, but this confirms that we are a great fit for top companies in this market.

CMMS system for intralogistics

Against the backdrop of the advances presented at Robotics and Automation 2025, the critical role of a robust CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) such as QRmaint in optimizing intralogistics and supply chain operations is becoming increasingly apparent. As automation increases, the complexity of maintaining advanced systems grows exponentially.
A CMMS acts as a central nervous system for maintenance, ensuring that all assets – from robotic lift trucks and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to complex production line machinery – are monitored, maintained and repaired efficiently.
By providing features such as predictive maintenance, automated work order management and real-time asset tracking, the CMMS minimizes downtime, reduces operating costs and increases overall supply chain resilience. In environments where every minute of downtime can disrupt the flow of goods and materials, a CMMS becomes essential to keep automated systems running smoothly, ultimately increasing productivity and competitive advantage in the modern supply chain.

Summary

The Robotics and Automation 2025 event in Birmingham, UK, provided valuable insights into the current state of automation in the supply chain and manufacturing industries. During the event, we noted that while the UK presents advanced technological solutions, the practical implementation challenges, such as document management and digital transformation, are similar to those faced by Poland recently. However, many challenges can be eliminated with a CMMS system.

The conclusions of Robotics and Automation 2025 underscore that balancing innovation with practical implementation and robust maintenance. This is a key to unlocking the full potential of automation in the supply chain and manufacturing sectors.