Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.24
May 26, 2023
…industry. Recent reports from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and A3 may differ on North American market growth, but they both noted that automakers and their suppliers again lead in robotics purchasing and use. The FANUC M-1000ia robot arm (see video below) moving a 1,000 kg (2,205.6 lb.) battery was one of the biggest returning displays on the show floor, coinciding with the industry shift toward electric vehicles. ABB is investing $20 million to modernize and expand its production in Auburn Hills, Mich. In comparison with Automate 2022, there were fewer autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated storage and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.04
May 24, 2023
…the automotive industry, said the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Companies based in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico installed 20,391 industrial robots—up 30% compared with 2021, said the IFR's preliminary results. “North America represents the second largest operational stock of industrial robots in the world after China,” stated Marina Bill, president of the IFR. “The United States, Canada, and Mexico are key markets in the global growth of robotics automation, and the automotive sector is leading the way.” Car makers drive cyclical demand In the U.S., demand from manufacturers of automobiles and components rose by 48% in 2022, said the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.33
May 03, 2023
…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.” Today, India is the world’s fifth largest economy measured by manufacturing output. According to World Bank data, India´s manufacturing value added in 2021 was…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.35
April 21, 2023
…manufacturing industry, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). And there is plenty of room for further growth, asserted Dorssers. “There is a lot of potential for the manufacturing industry and other industries such as agriculture to increase robot adoption,” he said. “Most sectors have a shortage of people and must invest in automation to make up for it.” In manufacturing, it has gotten increasingly difficult to find employees over the past couple of years. Since 2020, the job vacancy rates in the Dutch industry have reached record-high levels, peaking at 4.6% during the first two quarters of 2022.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.18
March 24, 2023
…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 Korea, 2,867 industrial robots per 10,000 employees were in operation in 2021. Germany ranks in second place with 1,500 units followed by the United States counting 1,457 units and Japan with 1,422 units…
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…
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…
