Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.42
August 12, 2023
…they can also be used in training personnel and robots plus managing change and performance. All of these innovations can speed production and add flexibility throughout the manufacturing process, leading to lower costs and higher-quality products. Automation Robotics and automation are evolving and can now be integrated into even more areas of the facility. Collaborative robot arms and mobile robots are able to work alongside human workers safely and flexibly. With new hardware and software that can communicate and better integrate with different equipment such as conveyors and forklifts, automation can be monitored and controlled more closely. Interoperability among robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.00
August 11, 2023
…in remote monitoring, control, and error-recovery technology for industrial robots. It said it plans to use the funding to support additional brands representing more than half of all industrial robots, expand partnerships with systems integrators in North America, and develop new software products. A record 517,385 new industrial robots were installed worldwide in 2021, according to the World Robotics Report 2022 from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). That ongoing growth was driven by factors including labor shortages, reshoring initiatives, and rising e-commerce demand, said the IFR. A spinoff of the University of Washington, Olis Robotics claimed in a release…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.75
August 06, 2023
…adaptability and risk factors. Not only is choosing a robot for space missions a safer way, but it’s also at least 50x more economical. The Apollo program, which was completed successfully in 1972, cost the U.S. $25.4 billion back in 1973, which is equivalent to about $165 billion in 2021 dollars. However, if we look at NASA's Perseverance Rover, which took flight in July 2020, it had a total expenditure of around $2.5 billion to $2.7 billion. What we should also notice here is that the Apollo program was to explore the moon. Hence, the distance in case of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.65
July 31, 2023
…Government, or SMG, announced its intention to be a “robot-friendly city.” It said it plans to establish a technology investment fund, introduce robotic services in healthcare facilities, and build the Suseo Robotics Cluster startup and venture hub. SMG said in a release that it plans to invest ₩202.9 billion (about $160 million U.S.) through 2026 in becoming a leader in the robot services industry. It said the Seoul Comprehensive Robotics Industry Development plan is partly intended to respond to the challenge of an aging population. South Korea has one of the world's lowest birth rates, and the average age of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.56
July 08, 2023
Industrial robots in Europe are on the rise: The European Union´s (EU) 27 member states installed almost 72,000 units in 2022 – up 6% year-on-year. Those are preliminary results presented by the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. “The top five adopting countries within the EU are Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Poland,” said Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics. “They account for about 70% of all industrial robots installed within the EU in 2022.” Germany continues to be biggest robotics consumer Germany is by far the largest robot market in Europe: about 26,000 units (+3%) were…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.17
June 22, 2023
…HowToRobot.com. Notably, Spain observed a 25% increase in industrial robot sales in 2022 as reported by AER Automation, the Spanish Association of Robotics and Automation. “Global competition is driving an increasing number of manufacturers in Spain towards automation,” Søren Peters said. “Still, a major challenge is how to find and implement suitable solutions, which is what our marketplace helps solve.” Automation demand grows Boosting the level of automation in Spain has become critical, according to Alex Salvador, managing director of AER Automation. Businesses might lose out to the competition without it, he said. “It’s a matter of survival,” asserted Salvador.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.13
June 08, 2023
…24/7 has rounded up the most interesting or impressive robots we saw at Automate. One notable trend is that industrial automation and collaborative robot arms are converging in capabilities, as cobots increase in size and industrial robot arms get outfitted with new sensors and components designed to make them safer to use. Another is that automotive industry continues to be the show's most dominant market, which makes sense given that retooling vehicle manufacturers are once again the biggest customers of robots, according to A3 and the International Federation of Robotics. Automate provides a peek at the future While excitement around…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.67
June 08, 2023
…including direct-to-consumer commerce and labor shortages driving demand for robots as companies look to move their operations closer to home, there is a growing demand for dedicated support and expertise from our U.S. packaging and logistics customers,” he added. “Our new facility, supported by our manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich., will help us meet this need by providing our customers with the latest, AI-enabled robotic solutions that improve their flexibility and productivity, while strengthening their resilience and ability to operate more sustainably.” Switzerland-based ABB said it is a leader in electrification and automation technology “to optimize how things are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.47
June 02, 2023
…a kid in a candy store. There are industrial robots, collaborative robot arms, autonomous mobile robots, and plenty of exhibitors with warehouse robotics solutions. The annual event—put on by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)—has evolved to include solutions of value to multiple industries and processes. These days, it’s not just a show about industrial robots used to “make” or assemble goods in factories. There were many exhibitors offering materials handling solutions, ranging from palletizing, to order fulfillment of finished goods in warehouses. Just a few of the exhibitors I spoke with and who offer robotics used for fulfillment processes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.15
May 31, 2023
…platform for robotic automation, connecting businesses with over 16,000 robot and automation suppliers globally—over 1,100 in the U.S. The Chicago-based company also offers a range of services for quotes on robots, leasing options, and more. Italy demonstrates strength in packaging CEO Soren Peters. Source: HowToRobot One of the Italian robotics industry’s key strengths is within packaging machinery and automation. The country has the highest share of the global packaging machinery market at 16.5% with a turnover of €8.1 billion ($8.69 billion U.S.) in 2021, ahead of Germany with an estimated market share of 14.9%, according to UCIMA. Exports account for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.15
May 26, 2023
…was on the automotive industry. Recent reports from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and A3 may differ on North American market growth, but they both noted that automakers and their suppliers again lead in robotics purchasing and use. The FANUC M-1000ia robot arm (see video below) moving a 1,000 kg (2,205.6 lb.) battery was one of the biggest returning displays on the show floor, coinciding with the industry shift toward electric vehicles. ABB is investing $20 million to modernize and expand its production in Auburn Hills, Mich. In comparison with Automate 2022, there were fewer autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.05
May 24, 2023
…American robotics market showed strong growth, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Total installations in manufacturing rose by 12% and reached 41,624 units in 2022, it said yesterday. The No. 1 adopter of robotics is the automotive industry, said the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Companies based in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico installed 20,391 industrial robots—up 30% compared with 2021, said the IFR's preliminary results. “North America represents the second largest operational stock of industrial robots in the world after China,” stated Marina Bill, president of the IFR. “The United States, Canada, and Mexico are key markets in…
