2023 Team Automation Competition

Why did we do this competition and call it the Team Automation Competition? Because automation is more than just robots. This competition is a way to show students the wide range of technologies used in advanced manufacturing today, while employers could witness students working on the same kinds of equipment they use in their facilities.

We had 31 teams officially compete, and another 20+ individuals and groups come by and try out the challenge for fun (both from education and industry).

Second place: 1 year membership to the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA)
First place: 1 year SACA membership + 1 year Amatrol eLearning site license

2nd Place Winner: Williams Bay High School

Students: Joe Sorensen & Simon Pils
Teacher: Jacob White

1st Place Winner: Fall Creek High School

Students: Dakota Antczak & Wyatt Raeth
Teacher: Brent Steinke

 

NEW RULES FOR STUDENT DAY

Wisconsin Manufacturing and Technology Show is pleased to announce Student Day will be taking place on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. Student Day is a great way to discover the various career paths the future workforce can take. Students will see machines up and running, can watch our Welding or Robotics Competition live, or attend an educational seminar in one of our seminar rooms. The trades industry is brimming with opportunity! Come discover for yourself!

While this is a great opportunity for students to interact with industry experts, please keep in mind that all exhibitors and attendees are there to conduct business. We ask that all students, faculty, and parents abide by the following rules to ensure a successful event for all.

  1. No one 15 years or younger is allowed to attend due to liability (insurance).
  2. Please staff one teacher, counselor, or parent per 10 students.
  3. Please complete the form below & submit to .
  4. Do not allow students to loiter in booths or in “The Hub”.
  5. Please keep all students in your group together. No disbursing once on the show floor.
  6. Remember: All exhibitors and attendees are conducting business. Please be mindful of busy booths.
  7. Do not allow students to “grab and go”. Many exhibitors provide “freebies” to potential clients. Unless offered to a student by an exhibitor at the booth, please refrain from taking items that have not been offered to you.
  8. DO interact with exhibitors who are willing to provide information.

DOWNLOAD THE STUDENT DAY FORM

 

Teachers and/or Chaperones are REQUIRED to pre-register for a free attendee badge. If you register by 09/15/23, your badge will be mailed to you, after that date you will have to pick up your badge at the registration counter on show site. STUDENTS DO NOT REGISTER AS AN ATTENDEE. Students will pick up their complimentary STUDENT badge at the West Lobby Registration Counter labeled “Students”. These badges are required to enter the Show floor. We ask that all students return the badge before leaving show site.

Buses must enter at Gate 4 on 84th Street (North of Greenfield Avenue). A parking fee of $20 will be charged if the bus does not leave the grounds after dropping off students.

Other vehicles may also enter at Gate 4 (84th Street) or Gate 1 (Greenfield Avenue), the facility charges a $10 parking fee per vehicle.

Please note: Limited time slots are available to attend Tuesday (10/03/23) or Wednesday (10/04/23) of WIMTS. These MUST be scheduled with our office, available on a first come, first served basis. Non-registered schools/students will not be allowed on the exhibit hall floor.