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Universal Robots’ Safety Expert Recognized in ‘20 Exceptional Women in Robotics and Automation’ List by SME
February 4, 2021 GMT
Roberta Nelson Shea joined Universal Robots as Global Technical Compliance Officer in 2016. She is recognized as a global authority on robotic safety standards and has long blazed the trail for women in a traditionally male-dominated industry. (Photo: Business Wire)
Roberta Nelson Shea joined Universal Robots as Global Technical Compliance Officer in 2016. She is recognized as a global authority on robotic safety standards and has long blazed the trail for women in a traditionally male-dominated industry. (Photo: Business Wire)
SME honours 20 women working in robotics and automation
February 4, 2021
The SME advanced manufacturing association has recognized 20 female leaders in robotics and automation around the world, including a GE Aviation exec based in Quebec.
Marie-Christine Caron, senior engineering section manager for GE Aviation’s Global Robotics, Automation and Instrumentation R&D Centre in Bromont, Que., is the sole representative from Canada on the list.
In a statement, SME says the women represent a comprehensive cross-section of technologies in robotics and automation. Their common thread: a heightened awareness of the inherent impact humans exert on our planet, as well as the positive impact that concerted efforts in their various disciplines can have.
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Roberta Nelson Shea, Universal Robots Global Technical Compliance Officer, is celebrated today by SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing. SME is recognizing 20 successful female leaders working to broaden the use of robotics and automation in the smart manufacturing market globally. Nelson Shea made the list based on a lifelong career furthering the belief that productivity and robotics safety can be combined.
The international group of remarkable women on SME s list published today represent a comprehensive cross section of technologies in robotics and automation. The list was developed by U.S.-based
Smart Manufacturing magazine published by SME in consultation with several leaders across the robotics and automation industries.