Automation is the control of machines and processes by independent systems using various technologies.
This is a practical competition that will test your understanding of logic circuits, design and fault-finding skills related to industrial automation in a challenging but enjoyable environment with a view to develop your automation skills further. To participate you will need to enter as a team of two competitors.
Competitors who have taken part in the Automation competition are encouraged to consider taking part in Mechatronics or Industry 4.0 competitions in subsequent years, with a view to progress their skills set further and also benefit from having access to international competitions.
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Performance testing
Troubleshooting
Software programming
Test design
Configuration management
Agility
Registrations open 09:00am Monday 3 of March and will close midnight Friday 28 of March.
Entry Stage will be released between Monday 3rd & Friday 28th of March with a final deadline of 2nd of May 2025 (Exact dates will vary by competition).
Qualifiers will take place between 5 of May 2025 to 27 of June 2025 (Exact dates will vary by competition).
To help finalists prepare ahead of the UK Final, we will provide relevant technical training and share mindset development techniques, to support them to remain focused on achieving success.
The National Finals are scheduled to take place in Wales during the week beginning 24 November 2025.