25 April - 26 April 2023

Automation for a Sustainable Future 2023

Organised by:

CPI, RSC Formulation Science & Technology Interest Group and SCI's Formulation Forum Group

CPI, Sedgefield, UK

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Synopsis

CPI is partnering with RSC-FST, SCI Formulation Forum and HVMC to organise a scientific conference on automation for a sustainable future.

We will be bringing together industry and academic researchers, formulators and those interested in using automated experimentation, modelling and simulation to accelerate formulation development. There will be 5 broad themes covering:

  • What is automation? A broad space to explore what automation means in formulation research and development. What is the scope? What are the incentives & challenges?
  • Automation for sustainable materials covering energy applications, consumer products and pharma - what are the opportunities and challenges in these key formulation markets?
  • Automation in the future - Looking ahead, what are the new and emerging areas of automation for the future? What are the future problems to be solved? A space to give insight into new ideas.

This two day (face-2-face) meeting will look to: (i) Showcase CPI automation capabilities, with a focus on formulation; (ii) show how we can use automation to address sustainability goals across the wide range of market sectors that CPI supports and (iii) provide networking opportunities.  Invited keynote speakers, oral papers, poster session, tour of CPI facilities and evening dinner at Hardwick Hall.

Cost: £85

Submit an abstract: autosf@formulation.org.uk
Please include:
Abstract Title
Presenting Author, Other Authors
Company/Affiliation Name
Address
Email address
Summary of presentation (max 250 words)

Programme

Day 1

Tuesday 25th April
10:15
Coach travel from Darlington train station to CPI - coach will leave promptly at 10:15 am
11:00
Arrival, Registration & Refreshments
11:30
Welcome, Introduction & Housekeeping
Session 1
11:40
INTRODUCTION - Automation at CPI
Lynn Donlon, CPI
12:15
People, Robots & Automation: Changing the way we discover new materials
Dr Ben Alston, Gearu/Leverhulme Centre for Materials Discovery
12:45
How automation and screening is allowing us to dial up performance in 3D printing
Prof. Ricky Wildman, Nottingham University
13:15
Lunch
Session 2
14:15
Towards automating the process of disassembly, testing and sorting of EV batteries
Alireza Rastegarapanah and Josie Gotz, MTC
14:45
Sustainable formulation and battery development using machine learning
Dr Tom Whitehead, Intelligens
15:15
The opportunities behind identifying and applying automated solutions in industry
Dr. Richard Fields, Cellerate
15:45
Refreshment break
16:15
A people-led approach to automation for a sustainable future
Julian Philpott, Domino Printing Sciences
16:45
Travel to Hardwick Hall
17:30
Drinks & poster session
18:30
Three course dinner

Day 2

Wednesday 26th April
08:30
Coach travel from Hardwick Hall to CPI - coach will leave promptly at 8:30 am
09:00
Welcome & Intro to Day 2
Session 3
09:15
Sustainable consumer goods and the role of automation
Mike Groombridge, P&G
09:45
Advancing formulation science in personal care
Katy Helm, Croda Europe Ltd
10:15
Automated solubility measurements for sustainable agrochemical products
Ian Tovey, Syngenta
10:30
Refreshment break
11:00
Lab tour of CPI facilities
12:00
Lunch
Session 4
13:00
Innovation 4.0: Insights, funding and support
Dr Matthew Reeves, Innovate UK KTN
13:30
Automation of digital process and data
Richie Ramsden, National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD)
14:00
Make Every Run Count: DOE and Machine Learning for the Future of Formulation Experiments
Phil Kay and Owen J. Jonathan, JMP
14:30
Refreshment break
15:00
PLENARY - Technology trends in robotics
Mike Wilson, High Value Manufacturing Catapult
16:00
Concluding remarks & poster prizes
16:15
Close & coach travel to Darlington train station (coach will depart at 16:00)
Accessibility Grants

SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.

Venue and Contact

CPI

The Coxon Building
Sedgefield
TS21 3FE

Organising Committee
  • Maria Inam - CPI, UK 
  • Lynn Donlon - CPI, UK
  • Philip P Gill - Roxel (UK Rocket Motors) Ltd, RSC-FSTG, UK
  • Jim Bullock - iFormulate Ltd, SCI Formulation Forum, UK
  • Mike Wilson - High Value Manufacturing Catapult, HVMC