Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.35
March 08, 2023
…the executive board of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “I believe my most important role for the past four decades has been to tell the story of how robotics is making our world better by performing tasks that assist people—not replace them,” he said. “Robots are enabling better, safer, and higher-paying jobs in every industry and helping solve our most difficult challenges. I hope my selection for this award will inspire others to pursue robotics-related careers in our increasingly automated future.” “Winning the Engelberger Robotics Award for Leadership is beyond any accomplishment I could have imagined when I started…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.17
February 17, 2023
The International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, recently announced the five trends it sees shaping robotics and automation in 2023. “Robots play a fundamental role in securing the changing demands of manufacturers around the world,” stated Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics. “New trends in robotics attract users from small enterprise to global OEMs.” 1. Energy efficiency Energy efficiency is key to improve companies’ competitiveness amid rising energy costs. The adoption of robotics can help in many ways to lower energy consumption in manufacturing. Compared with traditional assembly lines, considerable energy savings can be achieved through reduced…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.05
January 12, 2023
…U.S. funding today? The International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, today published its research in the 2023 update of “World Robotics R&D Programs.” “The third version of 'World Robotics R&D Programs' covers the latest funding developments including updates in 2022,” stated Jong-Oh Park, vice chairman of the IFR Research Committee and a member of the organization's executive board. The study found that that the most advanced nations in terms of annual installations of industrial robots—China, Japan, the U.S., South Korea, and Germany, plus the European Union—have very different R&D strategies. Governments drive robotics R&D programs in Asia In China, the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.77
December 23, 2022
…Advancing Automation (A3) and the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), robot adoption continued to grow and set new records worldwide. “Despite increased adoption, we’re still in the early innings,” Jeff Burnstein, president of A3, told Manufacturing Automation. “While non-automotive sectors are now surpassing automotive sectors in robot use, there are hundreds of thousands of small- and medium-size companies around the world who still haven’t automated in a wider range of industries than ever before.” 2023 robotics trends include challenges But 2023 wasn’t without challenges, of course. COVID-19 restrictions eased in the West early in the year, but companies in China…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.57
December 14, 2022
…10,000 human workers, said the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Robotics suppliers can be found across Spain. Source: HowToRobot Spain is home to many integrators The report identified a total of 384 robotics and automation suppliers in Spain. The vast majority of them—65%—were integrators, with 11 % being robot manufacturers. While most industrial robots in Spain are imported, a significant numer of mobile robots was developed and manufactured locally, said the report. With 96% of Spanish companies having nine or fewer employees, the need for service providers is significant, said HowToRobot. “Spain is in a leading position with many local…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.44
December 11, 2022
…in 2021, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). This makes it one of the biggest users of robots. Here are five potential advantages from robotics for electronics manufacturers: 1. Rapid quality control One of the most convenient aspects of using robots is their ability to automate quality-control (QC) inspections. This can be a highly time-consuming stage of the manufacturing process, particularly when dealing with sensitive electronics. Robots can take over QC with the help of artificial intelligence, machine vision, and cameras. As units move through the production line, cameras can rapidly inspect them. The camera footage goes to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.23
December 05, 2022
…density, according to The International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. The number of operational industrial robots relative to the number of workers hit 322 units per 10,000 employees in the manufacturing industry, IFR said. Today, China ranks in fifth place. The world´s top 5 most automated countries in manufacturing in 2021 are South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Germany, and China. “Robot density is a key indicator of automation adoption in the manufacturing industry around the world,” said Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics. “The new average of global robot density in the manufacturing industry surged to 141 robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.29
November 02, 2022
…to improve. Last month, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported that more than half a million robots were sold globally last year. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are being used for a variety of tasks, and suppliers say they see an increased interest in more flexible systems that can carry higher payloads and adapt to changing workflows. Recession worries loom over industry OTTO Motors CEO Matthew Rendall told Robotics 24/7 that he is interested to see how this holiday season plays out. There are a lot of different variables at play, he noted, from the state of the pandemic to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.06
October 31, 2022
…2021, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. By region, the strongest growth came from Europe with a market share of 38% followed by North America with 32% and Asia with 30%. Sales of new consumer service robots grew by 9%, according to IFR’s “World Robotics 2022—Service Robots.” “Service robots for professional use are extremely diverse,” said IFR President Marina Bill. “They are usually designed to perform a specific task and can be found in warehouses, in hospitals and airports or even helping on dairy farms automatically milking cows.” Top 5 applications for professional service robots About 121,000…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.62
October 13, 2022
…Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “Within six years, annual robot installations more than doubled. According to our latest statistics, installations grew strongly in 2021 in all major customer industries, although supply chain disruptions as well as different local or regional headwinds hampered production.” Asia continues to lead in roboticization Asia remains the world’s largest market for industrial robots, reported the IFR. Seventy-four percent of all newly deployed robots in 2021 were installed in Asia, in comparison with 70% in 2020. Installations for China, the largest adopter in the region, grew strongly by 51%, with 268,195…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.03
September 21, 2022
…Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in a statement. The county has been the world’s largest industrial robot market since at least 2013. Chinese government bullish on automation China’s aging workforce has led to a shortage of employees and has helped drive robotic adoption, the federation has found. Government officials in the country have announced plans to expand the country’s use of robots even further in the coming years. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology noted in its latest five-year report that it is aiming for the country to be a global leader in robotic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.42
August 29, 2022
…this year. Even though the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) continue to report record robotics industry growth, there are significant challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath have altered consumer habits, and trade disputes and worker shortages have disrupted global supply chains. In addition, the conflict in Ukraine has affected food and energy markets, while concerns about inflation and recession have sparked debates in Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Washington, D.C. Technology companies have not been immune to layoffs and shutdowns, and about 75% of North American warehouses have yet to add robotics.…
