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10 Trends That Shaped the Robotics Industry in 2022

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…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…


Spain Gains Mobile Robot Companies as Automation Sector Grows, Finds New Report

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…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…


5 Advantages of Using Robots in Electronics Manufacturing

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…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…


IFR Report Finds China Has Beat Out the U.S. for Overall Robot Density for the First Time

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…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…


Autonomous Mobile Robot Makers Answer the Call During Holiday Rush

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported that more than half a million robots were sold globally last year. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are being used for a variety of tasks, and suppliers say they see an increased interest in more flexible systems that can carry higher payloads and adapt to changing workflows. Recession worries loom over industry OTTO Motors…


IFR World Report Found Service Robot Sales Increased 37% in 2021

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…International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. By region, the strongest growth came from Europe with a market share of 38% followed by North America with 32% and Asia with 30%. Sales of new consumer service robots grew by 9%, according to IFR’s “World Robotics 2022—Service Robots.” “Service robots for professional use are extremely diverse,” said IFR President Marina Bill. “They…


IFR: Industrial robots and cobots installs hit “all time high” globally last year

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) shows an all-time high of 517,385 new industrial robots installed in 2021 in factories around the world, IFR announced today. IFR explained this represents a growth rate of 31% year-on-year and exceeds the pre-pandemic record of robot installation in 2018 by 22%. Today, the stock of operational robots around the globe hits a new…


IFR’s World Robotics Report Finds More Than Half a Million Robots Were Deployed Globally Last Year

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “Within six years, annual robot installations more than doubled. According to our latest statistics, installations grew strongly in 2021 in all major customer industries, although supply chain disruptions as well as different local or regional headwinds hampered production.” Asia continues to lead in roboticization Asia remains the world’s largest market for industrial robots, reported…


China Bought 44% More Robots in 2021 Than It Did in 2020, Finds IFR Report

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in a statement. The county has been the world’s largest industrial robot market since at least 2013. Chinese government bullish on automation China’s aging workforce has led to a shortage of employees and has helped drive robotic adoption, the federation has found. Government officials in the country have announced plans to expand the country’s…


Robotics and Automation Help Companies Through Economic Challenges, Says Thomas H. Lee Partners

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) continue to report record robotics industry growth, there are significant challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath have altered consumer habits, and trade disputes and worker shortages have disrupted global supply chains. In addition, the conflict in Ukraine has affected food and energy markets, while concerns about…


IEEE Entrepreneurship Impact Award Nominations to Close Soon

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…IERA award was jointly presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and IEEE RRAS. In 2021, ABB Robotics' PixelPaint technology won the IERA Award.


Robotics Can Play a Key Role in Plastic Injection Molding

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Robot density is increasing worldwide, as increasingly sophisticated software, robots, and additive manufacturing make production quicker and more efficient. The software development journey typically starts with the creation of the user interface portion, as outlined by Maryville University. Programmers eventually move on to craft the code that processes, analyzes, and responds to the data…


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…


Robotics Company Setbacks Belie Industry Strength, Say Experts

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported a 28% increase in industrial automation orders between the first quarter of 2022 compared with the same quarter last year. In addition, Robotics 24/7 has tracked up to $16 billion in robotics, 3D printing, drone, and autonomous vehicle transactions so far this year, including more than $920 million this month. In July alone,…


Piece-Picking Robots Make Their Mark in Logistics

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Guerry cited e-commerce as a hotbed in particular. “There are thousands of robots installed worldwide today that did not exist in this segment just five years ago. Consumer behavior is driving companies to address demand for personalization of both products and delivery,” Guerry said. And no one we spoke with said anything different. “More…


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