Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.13
March 24, 2023
The International Federation of Robotics has released a new report noting that the automotive industry has the largest number of robots working in factories around the world. Operational stock hit a new record of about a million units in 2021, according to IFR. “The automotive industry effectively invented automated manufacturing,” said Marina Bill, president of the IFR. “Today, robots are playing a vital role in enabling this industry’s transition from combustion engines to electric power. Robotic automation helps car manufacturers manage the wholesale changes to long-established manufacturing methods and technologies.” China’s robot density is growing fast In the Republic of…
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 37.72
October 31, 2022
Sales of professional service robots rose 37% in 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.33
June 05, 2021
Investment activity in robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, and related technologies slowed in May 2021 in comparison with the previous month, totaling more than $3 billion in 70 deals. In comparison, there were also about 70 transactions in April, but they were worth more than $7 billion. Industrial automation, mostly for manufacturing, was the leader in May 2021, with more than $806 million in investments. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) last month noted that first-quarter 2021 robot sales increased 20% over the same period last year. In addition, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) released updated figures on robotics usage…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.26
January 12, 2023
…governments in Asia, Europe, and 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.07
October 04, 2021
…how people and machines work together. The number of robots installed in factories more than doubled in 10 years, reaching about 3 million units worldwide in 2020, according to the International Federation of Robotics. The IFR last week said it has researched how robotics training can shape workforce education and enhance skills development, both now and in the future. “Automating dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks is changing job profiles of factory workers for the better,” said Milton Guerry, president of the IFR. “Academies run by robot manufacturers play a key role in making this transition possible. Employers send thousands of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.65
May 03, 2023
Sales of industrial robots in India reached a new record of 4,945 units installed in 2021, an increase of 54% compared with 3,215 units in 2020, said the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. In terms of annual installations, India now ranks in tenth position worldwide, according to the IFR's World Robotics report. “India is one of the world's fastest-growing industrial economies,” said Marina Bill, president of the IFR. “Within five years, the operational stock of industrial robots has more than doubled, to reach 33,220 units in 2021. This corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 16% since 2016.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.47
October 12, 2015
The International Federation of Robotics predicts 15% annual growth for robots, with five major markets representing 70% of the total sales volume: China, Japan, USA, South Korea and Germany. “The main driver of this development is the global competition of industrial production,” said Arturo Baroncelli, president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “The automation witnessed by the automotive sector and the electrical/electronics industry comes out top here with a market share of 64%.” Within this context, IFR suggested the rapid automation in China represents a unique development in the history of robotics. The number of industrial robots sold increased…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.94
December 23, 2022
…and simulation moved from prototyping to production, and mobile robot fleets went from pilots to large-scale deployments. According to organizations such as the Association for 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.67
September 25, 2023
…or NFEA. “The Norway findings underscore a global shift: Robots and automation aren't limited to manufacturing anymore,” stated Søren Peters, CEO of HowToRobot. “Often, they align with sectors that hold significant economic weight in their respective markets, like energy in Norway.” Founded in 2020, HowToRobot.com is a global marketplace to connect buyers with automation suppliers. The Copenhagen, Denmark-based company, which has a U.S. office in Chicago, said its market guides and digital tools can help businesses understand their specific needs and connect them with its growing network. NFEA: Manual labor not enough for green energy shift As the Norwegian energy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.17
October 19, 2018
…30% compared to the previous year. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), this means the annual sales volume of industrial robots increased by 114% over the last five years (2013-2017). The sales value increased by 21% compared to 2016 to a new peak of US$16.2 billion in 2017. Top five markets in the world There are five major markets representing 73% of the total sales volume in 2017: China, Japan, South Korea, the United States and Germany. China has significantly expanded its leading position with the strongest demand and a market share of 36% of the total supply…
