Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.54
June 20, 2018
Enrico Krog Iversen, former CEO of Universal Robots, along with the Danish Growth Fund have announced the merger of three end-of-arm tooling companies to facilitate the ongoing growth of collaborative robotics, an industry expected to reach $8.5 billion by 2025. The new company combines U.S.-based Perception Robotics, Hungary-based OptoForce, and Denmark-based On Robot to become OnRobot, which will drive innovation and ease-of-use for robotic end-of-arm tooling. OnRobot’s headquarters will be located in Denmark under Iversen’s management, and the three entities will continue their individual operations and development as well. In addition, OnRobot’s global network of distributors will have access to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 41.06
November 29, 2017
According to a recent report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Japan is the world´s predominant industrial robot manufacturer. The production capacity of the Japanese suppliers has reached 153,000 units in 2016 – the highest level ever recorded. Today, Japan´s manufacturers deliver 52% of the global supply. The results were published ahead of the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) in Tokyo, November 29th - December 2nd 2017. “Japan is a highly robotized country where even robots are assembled by robots,”said Joe Gemma, president of IFR. “The statistics show that automation strongly boosts exports and domestic investments as well; robot sales…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.56
March 23, 2017
…will showcase solutions including the fast-growing segment of collaborative robots that are designed for safe, collaborative use alongside human workers. The relatively new segment of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) will also demonstrate the ability to drive material transportation efficiencies for smart factory/Industry 4.0 efforts. The show will highlight a full array of the latest industrial robots, innovative visions systems, and new technologies in motion control and motors. Attendees can connect with industry experts by attending more than thirty expert huddles, held throughout the event on the Automate show floor on topics ranging from “getting started with automation” to “true cost…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.86
April 13, 2016
…FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), where finalist teams enter industrial-sized robots they have designed, programmed and built in detailed, demanding contests against like-minded competitors. More than 80,000 high school students, ages 14-18, on more than 3,100 teams throughout the world participated in FRC events this year. As strategic alliance partners of FIRST, the International Society of Automation (ISA) and its umbrella organization, the Automation Federation, actively support FIRST’s educational programs and mission, and encourage more young people to pursue careers that fully utilize their STEM skills and interests. A select group of practicing automation professionals—volunteering on behalf of ISA—will be present…
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…
