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The International Federation of Robotics has released a new report noting that the automotive industry has the largest number of robots working in factories around the world. Operational stock hit a new record 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…
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…is expanding its North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. The company said it is investing $20 million in the construction project, which it said will create 72 skilled jobs and will be completed in November 2023. “Our investment is a significant step in accelerating ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions…
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…prestigious 2023 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards. It selected Roberta Nelson Shea, global technical compliance officer at Universal Robots, as the Application winner for her outstanding work over the course of her career in global robotics safety. A3 also named its own president, Jeff Burnstein, for Leadership, recognizing his four decades of commitment and vision at the global automation trade…
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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…
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…the world are investing in robotics to support their economies. What research and development programs are governments in Asia, Europe, and 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…
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…loyal and new readers of Robotics 24/7. When Peerless Media launched this site nearly two years ago, we wanted to share the latest applications of commercial and industrial robotics. Our growing audience has told us that we're doing something right! In 2022, the sheer amount of robotics developments made sites like ours a necessity for end users, systems integrators, suppliers,…
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…“This is the year for robotics, AI, and autonomous vehicles.” But in 2022, manufacturers found new tools for productivity and supply chains sought ways to be more resilient. Enabling technologies such as 3D printing and simulation moved from prototyping to production, and mobile robot fleets went from pilots to large-scale deployments. According to organizations such as the Association for Advancing…
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…Automation, the Spanish association for robotics and automation, on the study. Spain ranks 19th in the world in terms of robot density, with 167 robots per 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…
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…demand than ever before, but robotics and automation can give manufacturers the boost they need. The use of robots in electronics manufacturing can result in reduced waste, greater efficiency, and a safer working environment. Annual installations of industrial automation for the electrical and electronics industry have grown 24%, from 89,000 in 2019 to 137,000 in 2021, according to the International…
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China’s massive investment in industrial robotics has put the country ahead of the United States for the first time in terms of robot 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…
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…logistics, it said. Now, several robotics experts in the U.K. have come together to show how British manufacturing can become more competitive through the automation of manual tasks. With more than 49,500 units sold worldwide in 2021, mobile robot solutions are becoming more established in transportation and logistics and sales of AMR and AGV increased 45% from 2020 to 2021.…
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…to improve. Last month, 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…
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…in 2021, according to the 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…
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The new World Robotics report from 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…
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The International Federation of Robotics’ World Robotics Report found that an all-time high of 517,385 new industrial robots were installed in 2021 in factories around the world. This represents a growth rate of 31% year-over-year and exceeds the pre-pandemic record of robot installations in 2018 by 22%. Today, the stock of operational robots around the globe hits a new record…
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