Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.07
June 23, 2022
…in four years this week in Munich, demand for robots is booming in Germany, according to the country's Mechanical Engineering Industry Association, or VDMA. In the first four months of 2022, incoming orders rose by 38% in comparison with the previous year, it reported this week. In 2021, total sales exceeded expectations by increasing 13% to €13.6 billion ($14.3 billion U.S.), said the association. Germany is the largest user of robots in Europe, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “The robotics and automation industry is booming,” stated Frank Konrad, chairman of VDMA Robotics + Automation (VDMA R+A). “However,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.12
June 20, 2022
…and global competitiveness. Well-known Danish robotics providers include collaborative robot leader Universal Robots, mobile robot provider Mobile Industrial Robots, and gripper supplier OnRobot. Robots offer solutions to industry challenges Odense Robotics said its exhibit at Automatica will host the following Danish robotics companies addressing the needs of German manufacturing: Cobot Lift ApS said its systems can help prevent injuries related to heavy lifting and provide a new way to retain employees amid recruitment problems and an aging population. Enabled Robotics ApS said its mobile manipulator, which combines a collaborative robot arm and a mobile robot, can automate varied internal logistics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.04
June 16, 2022
…partners for sales and service. Singapore a hub for international business Why Singapore? The Southeast Asian island city-state has the world's second-highest robot density, with 605 robots per 10,000 employees in 2021, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). It also has the advantage of being “neutral turf” between Japan, China, and other large countries. Philipp Schitter, AutoStore “With our new location, the office is not just to sell into the Singapore market, but also to serve as a hub for the larger APAC region,” Schitter told Robotics 24/7. “We have opened a subsidiary in Japan and another in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.66
June 08, 2022
DETROIT—The robots aren't just coming—they're here, and North American industry has continued to adopt automation at record rates. In the first quarter of 2022, companies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico ordered 11,595 industrial robots—up 28% compared with the first quarter of 2021, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Revenue rose by 43% and reached a value of $664 million (U.S.). The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) said this follows a positive trend worldwide. Its preliminary data for 2021 showed that 486,700 industrial robots were installed globally, for a 27% increase year over year. “The [COVID-19] pandemic spurred the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.15
June 07, 2022
…American economy in an executive roundtable co-sponsored by the International Federation of Robotics and the Association for Advancing Automation. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has sponsored executive at Automate since 2011. The organization said it expects an invested audience as Automate returns to an in-person show for the first time since 2019. “Manufacturers and business leaders alike consistently flock to Automate to learn about the latest innovations to help them improve their businesses,” stated Milton Guerry, president of the IFR. “With the list of industry leaders we’ve compiled for this roundtable, we expect those attending will not only learn…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.70
April 18, 2022
The demand for picking robots has reached an inflection point. “I’ve never seen so much interest, if not desperation, to improve fulfillment,” said James Lawton, vice president and general manager of robotics automation at Zebra Technologies. And that’s true for companies as diverse as FedEx and iHerb. They and many others have recently turned to piece-picking automation to solve their fulfillment challenges. But we're still in the early stages of robotic piece picking. After all, it was only January 2015 when Modern Materials Handling (a sibling of Robotics 24/7) reported on early picking pilots in “The robots are coming –…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.82
April 11, 2022
…last week said that it has added the N-220-2.7 robot arm to its product portfolio. The Stellantis NV unit makes the robot with its fully automated production line in its Turin Innovation Center of Advanced Robotics in Italy. “This next-generation robot, which strengthens our product portfolio, generates clear customer advantages thanks to its innovative design and state-of-the-art advanced robotics technology,” stated Nicole Clement, chief marketing officer of Comau. “[It thus allows] us to better target new, high-growth industry segments beyond traditional manufacturing, with the aim of enhancing cost-effective automation for businesses of all sizes.” Comau provides industrial automation for electric,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.61
April 09, 2022
…most automated countries in the world, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore are some of the biggest robotics exporters and consumers. The IFR found that Asia has the highest density of robots in the manufacturing industry. Robotics clusters faciliate networking To facilitate innovation and networking, organizations have developed to help bolster their local robotics clusters. They serve their communities as a space for research and development, networking for investment, and recruitment. Like a chamber of commerce or a typical business association, many of these organizations were created to drive investment in regional…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.36
April 08, 2022
…super-long boards or non-carrier goods,” she added. VisionNav designs robots to be nimble Founded in 2016, VIsionNav provides automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and other automation for the logistics industry. The Shenzhen, China-based company has developed nine product series, including self-driving forklifts and tractors. VisionNav said its innovations include the ability to store materials at 9.4m (30 ft.), travel up narrow aisles of up to 2m (6.5 ft.), and stack them in multiple layers. The company said it has sold more than 1,500 products globally, implemented over 350 projects, and worked with more than 50 Fortune 500…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 54.22
February 19, 2022
The operational stock of industrial robots has increased by 13% on average for each year from 2015 to 2020, reaching a new record of about 3 million units worldwide, according to the International Federation of Robotics. The Frankfurt, Germany-based organization has analyzed the top five trends shaping robotics and automation globally. “Transformation for robotic automation is picking up speed across traditional and new industries,” stated Milton Guerry, president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Founded in 1987, the IFR represents national robotics associations, research institutions, and robot manufacturers from more than 20 countries. The nonprofit compiles statistics including robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 46.39
February 04, 2022
…An estimated 2,900 athletes are participating, according to the International Olympic Committee. The event will take place within a “closed-loop” bubble system to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure athletes and attendees don’t leave the event’s confines and enter the city. The Main Media Centre of the venue is decked out with service robots performing a variety of tasks, from disinfecting surfaces and taking temperatures to preparing and serving up meals and alcoholic drinks. The goal is to reduce human-to-human contact. An estimated 60,000 people are expected to attend. In one area, a robot may drop down…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.49
January 20, 2022
…the biggest innovator and producer of robotics, reported the International Federation of Robotics today. “China is by far the biggest robot market in the world regarding annual sales and the operational stock,” said Milton Guerry, president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “IFR's robot density statistic is a useful indicator of China's dynamic developments, counting the number of industrial robots per 10,000 employees. China´s robot density in the manufacturing industry currently ranks ninth globally (246 units), compared to 25th (49 units) just five years ago.” China's latest five-year plan for the robotics industry, released by the Beijing-based Ministry of…
