Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.61
June 10, 2021
The International Federation of Robotics yesterday announced that ABB Robotics' PixelPaint technology won the 2021 “Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation” (IERA). ABB said PixelPaint increases efficiency in car painting and eliminates the need for overspraying, benefitting the environment. “The jury is pleased to honor ABB’s PixelPaint technology, with the 17th IERA Award,” stated Rob Ambrose, jury chair. “The innovative solution for automated car painting combines more flexibility and customization with reduced wasted paint for the well-being of the environment.” The IERA Award highlights and honors the achievements of innovators with value-creating ideas and entrepreneurs who propel…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.65
June 05, 2021
…over the same period last year. In addition, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) released updated figures on robotics usage and the research and development strategies of leading nations. For the past few years, autonomous vehicles have led investments nearly every month. May 2021 was an exception, with transportation, including self-driving cars and trucks, raising about $670 million. Robotics components, software, and artificial intelligence, as well as sensors for autonomous vehicles, received more than $220 million in funding in May 2021. Companies providing automation for supply chain, logistics, and warehouse operations were involved in more than $157 million worth of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.02
June 01, 2021
…in industries that had a long history of using robotics like the manufacturing sector, but in new industries like logistics, which was starting to make bigger investments in robotics. Then COVID-19 hit, and for a while, there was a break in the action, but that all quickly changed. “The pandemic put the brakes on a lot of stuff early in 2020, but by the end of the year, it was rocketing back. The pandemic accelerated companies' decisions. They were looking at how to automate beforehand.” — Jeff Burnstein, president, A3 So what are some of the key things that are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.12
May 27, 2021
The International Federation of Robotics today announced the 2021 update for its “World Robotics R&D Programs,” in which it examines government funding of robotics research and development across the world. Each of the top five nations has adjusted its strategy as their economies begin to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, their strategies also reflect different priorities, as countries seek to lead different aspects of innovation or commercialization. The Frankfurt, Germany-based organization revised the “World Robotics R&D Programs” report from last year's edition. “The first version of 'World Robotics R&D Programs' was introduced in June last year,” stated Prof. Dr.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.81
May 19, 2021
Mech-Mind Robotics today announced that it recently completed a Series C funding round. The Beijing-based machine vision company said the latest investment brings its total funding to more than $100 million (U.S.), making it one of the world's most funded artificial intelligence and industrial automation startups. “Our products are designed to fundamentally reframe the manufacturing pain points by utilizing the practice of AI and human-robotics interaction,” stated Tianlan Shao, founder and CEO of Mech-Mind Robotics. “Our products and service already create visible business returns for nearly 1,000 clients worldwide.” Manufacturing remains the largest adopter of industrial automation globally, according to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.70
March 30, 2021
…president of tooling supplier Schunk as well as the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, recently answered questions from Robotics 24/7 about current trends in technology and industry. Recession and recovery Global manufacturing had started to slow down even before the pandemic because of factors such as China-U.S. trade tensions. How quickly do you expect it to return to steady growth? Guerry: This is exactly right. In 2019, we were feeling the slowing related to trade tensions and changes in the automotive industry related to EVs [electric vehicles]. The slowdown was coming off an all-time high in 2018, but robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.51
March 26, 2021
…disrupted global manufacturing, supply chains, and conferences, but commercial robotics applications have continued to mature. This week's Automate Forward virtual event demonstrated the growing interest in automation for the manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain industries. “Q4 of 2020 was the second-highest ever for robotics sales,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). “People are ready to go now.” The Automate event, which would have been held in Detroit, was moved online as Automate Forward. “It has exceeded our goals,” Burnstein told Robotics 24/7. “We had about 275 exhibits, more than 40 sessions with nearly 100 experts,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.61
June 04, 2019
…counting in its smart warehouses with robots from Fetch Robotics. Hollar, which offers products starting at $1 online, has deployed inVia Picker robots at its new Cincinnati warehouse. Don’t overlook companies like family-owned national 3PL Barrett Distribution. It’s using Locus Robotics’ order picking robots to fill orders at its facility in Franklin, MA. “This most recent busy season we were able to utilize the bots to ship a record number of packages with less head count than we’ve had before,” explains Doug Varga, vice president information technology at Barrett. That puts robots in a nutshell – higher throughput with less…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.77
April 03, 2019
…to better compete in the global market. “Automation and robotics are rapidly transforming workflow in areas such as warehousing and distribution, electronics assembly, automotive, and food and beverage, resulting in significant growth and not just for large, multinational companies,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the show’s organizer. “We see strong growth within small and medium-sized companies, many of whom are attending Automate this year to learn how the latest innovations can solve their real-world challenges and help them be more competitive on a global scale.” According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) World…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.42
October 19, 2018
…alongside people with no safety guarding. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), cobots are now the fastest growing segment of industrial automation, expected to jump ten-fold to 34% of all industrial robot sales by 2025. Universal Robots (UR) pioneered the market by selling the first commercially viable cobot in 2008 and now has a 60% global share of the cobot market. Earlier this year, UR announced the sale of its 25,000th cobot. This NYSE bell ringing celebrates the five-year anniversary of ROBO Global, the first-ever robotics, automation and AI index. Launched in October 2013, ROBO invests in more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.04
October 19, 2018
The new World Robotics Report shows a new record high of 381,000 units were shipped globally in 2017 – an increase of 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.58
September 10, 2018
…today in Chicago at a press conference at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), the nation’s largest manufacturing trade show. Kay Manufacturing, a small precision machining company headquartered in Calumet City outside Chicago, will receive the one-of-a-kind cobot. Jürgen von Hollen, president of Universal Robots, emphasized how the company couldn’t have reached this historic landmark without customers like Kay Manufacturing. “With this event, we celebrate not just the success of Universal Robots in empowering customers, but also the successes of our customers in innovating and changing their workplace with collaborative robots,” said von Hollen. “The Gold Edition Cobot reflects our…
