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IFR: Global industrial robot sales doubled over the past five years

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…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…


ABB PixelPaint Car Painting System Wins IERA 2021 Robotics Award

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) jointly sponsor the award, which is intended to promote stronger collaboration between science and industry in robotics. ABB PixelPaint saves paint, time In the past, 20% to 30% percent of the paint applied to vehicles was wasted because of overspray. By contrast, the inkjet head of PixelPaint applies 100% of the paint to the…


Cobot rings bell at New York Stock Exchange

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…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…


IFR: Record of 4 million robots in factories worldwide

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide - an increase of 10%. Annual installations exceeded half a million units for the third consecutive year. By region, 70% of all newly deployed robots 2023 were installed in Asia, 17% in Europe and 10% in the Americas. “The new World Robotics statistics show an all-time high…


Dreame Technology Starts Innovation Fund With ROBOCON Organizers

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…stock,” said Milton Guerry, president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) in a report earlier this year. “IFR´s robot density statistics 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 9th globally (246 units) - compared to 25th (49 units) just five…


Materials handling robot basics

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) last June—a 27% increase over the previous year. Earlier this year, the IFR International Federation of Robotics (ifr.org) reported more than one million robots are at work in the global automotive industry. In the United States alone, we have 1,457 robots per 10,000 human employees. Yes, the robots are coming. As impressive as those…


How Depth-Sensing Cameras Are Advancing AI-Powered Robot Navigation and Perception

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), robot installations rose by 32% in 2023. Looking ahead, 90% of manufacturers expect to deploy robots in the workplace by 2030. That adoption is also extending across industries like petrochemicals, energy, education, and security. As robots expand into more complex and dynamic environments, they must analyze and respond to depth and visual cues in…


Robotics Can Boost Business Recovery From COVID-19, Says IFR President

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…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…


Why the U.S. Infrastructure Bill Must Respond to China’s Investment in High-Tech Manufacturing and Robotics

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…The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) recently released the 2021 update of its “World Robotics R&D Programs” report. The IFR referenced the Made in China 2025 blueprint in key special projects of “intelligent robots” being deployed in accordance with the requirements of the “Innovation Chain.” The focus is on basic cutting-edge technologies and key common technologies for next-generation, industrial, service,…


EU Countries See Robotics Sales Go Up From 2022, According to IFR Report

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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…


Automation for Manufacturing Keeps Evolving

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…Business Recovery From COVID-19, Says IFR President Human-Machine Interaction Is Still Evolving, Note Global Robot Cluster Panelists Yearly Non-Automotive Robotic Orders Surpass Automotive Ones for the First Time Robots Rise to Help Humans in Metalworking Precise Motion Control Gives Robots New Degrees of Freedom Manufacturing, Logistics, and Robots: 5 Big Things to Know and Watch The Future of Manufacturing Is…


Seoul Metropolitan Government to Invest $160M in Assistive Systems, Robot Cluster

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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…


IFR Shares 5 Trends That Will Shape the Robotics Industry in 2023

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…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…


HowToRobot.com Brings Global Automation Marketplace to Spain

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Yet, a considerable number of Spanish companies, particularly smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), have not yet automated and need support to get started, Salvador added. ”Many businesses are still not aware of how much they could gain from automation, how far the technology has come today, and how ease of implementation has improved,” he…


International Federation of Robotics Roundtable at Automate to Focus on Robots Transforming the Economy

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…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…


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