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…including his roles with both IFR and A3, have been instrumental as we bring greater innovations to users worldwide.” Delta robots developed by Clavel and Demaurex Reymond Clavel, professor emeritus at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale Lausanne (EPFL), the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, was selected as a technology winner for his pioneering role in the invention of the Delta robot concept.…
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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards are named after the late Joseph F. Engelberger, known throughout the world as the founding force behind industrial robotics. Since 1977, these awards have been given to 139 robotics leaders from around the world for excellence in technology development, application, education and leadership. The winners are recommended by…
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…from the International Robotics Federation (IFR), the operational stock of industrial robots has tripled over the past decade, with almost four million robots in use across various industries by the end of 2022. According to the IFR, Asia leads the way in the shift to automated processes, with China in particular installing industrial robots at breakneck speed. In 2022, the…
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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), and it is a member of the CEOE (Spanish Confederation of Employers’ Organizations). Alex Salvador, AER Automation. Source: HowToRobot Spanish service robots are on the rise “While integrators in Spain mainly implement industrial robots manufactured abroad, the situation is different regarding service robots, particularly mobile robots,” said HowToRobot and AER Automation. Spain is home…
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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “Digitization, the acceleration of sustainable manufacturing, and the pandemic have all contributed to the increased demand for automation,” said ABB in a release. “Across industries, we see a dramatic increase in the digitalization of manufacturing as companies seek to increase the flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability of their operations in the face of changing consumer…
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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “The world record of 500,000 units was exceeded for the second year in succession,” stated Marina Bill, president of the IFR, in a release. “In 2023, the industrial robot market is expected to grow by 7% to more than 590,000 units worldwide.” Asia still leads the robotics world China is by far world's largest…
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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Robot applications grow in energy sector Inspection for quality control is a common application for automation in Norway's energy sector, said the market overview. The report also observed that 23% of the robotics companies in Norway supply systems for inspection and quality control, making it the second most-popular application by the number of suppliers.…
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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). In the first half of this year, North American orders totaled 16,865 robots, down 29% in comparison with the same period last year, reported A3. Robotics 24/7 spoke with Jeff Burnstein, president of A3 and a 2023 Engelberger Award winner, to learn more about the current state of robotics and future prospects in manufacturing…
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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in a release. “In fact, statistics from the EU say that three quarters of all companies across the EU have a problem attracting workers with the required skills.” Retiring baby boomers, immigration restrictions, and shifting expectations among younger workers have been a common refrain in developed economies, but robots are only part of the…
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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) for 2022 point to a further growth in sales by 10 percent. These high growth rates will continue in the near future. Even if the cyclical developments in the two main customer sectors, the automotive and electronics sectors, lead to fluctuations in demand, both industries display a strong trend towards making more investments in…
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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR)—do you expect that leadership to continue? Sharma: In South Korea, the application of robots extends beyond basic manufacturing industries. The market for service-oriented robots is expanding and diversifying across a wide range of sectors, including food preparation, serving, delivery, surgery, security, architecture, and even military applications. The share of service robotics in the domestic…
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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Maintenance With smart machines, industrial sensors, and full connectivity throughout the facility, maintenance managers and technicians can gain more insight than ever into the real-time performance, health, and status of machinery. Sensors and other condition monitoring tools can be aftermarket or integrated into the equipment, as with many newer machines. These devices provide ongoing…
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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). That ongoing growth was driven by factors including labor shortages, reshoring initiatives, and rising e-commerce demand, said the IFR. A spinoff of the University of Washington, Olis Robotics claimed in a release that its Olis Connect system can significantly improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and address costly robot downtime. “Robot downtime can cost a…
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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The IFR credited the country's automotive and electronics industries as major users of automation, as well as direct governmental support of research and development. “Seoul plans to support the innovative growth of robotics industry by creating a robot-friendly environment and aims to increase public familiarity with robots by expanding the utilization of robot services…
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…International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. “The top five adopting countries within the EU are Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Poland,” said Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics. “They account for about 70% of all industrial robots installed within the EU in 2022.” Germany continues to be biggest robotics consumer Germany is by far the largest robot…
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