Topic: IFR

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

September 21, 2022 · China accounted for half of the industrial robot installations worldwide in 2021, according to the International Federation of Robotics.

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IEEE Entrepreneurship Impact Award Nominations to Close Soon

August 22, 2022 · The IEEE Entrepreneurship Impact Award will recognize individuals who have made "significant" contributions to a regional ecosystem. It is among the awards available to technical startups.

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Piece-Picking Robots Make Their Mark in Logistics

July 1, 2022 · With order demands increasing, robotics technologies improving, and workforce labor decreasing, warehouse and manufacturing operators have plenty to consider as they start turning to automation. Here are a few best practices to keep in mind.

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Robot Sales Grow by Nearly 30% Worldwide, Reports International Federation of Robotics

June 27, 2022 · After two years of disruptions, sales of industrial robots increased worldwide in 2021, said the IFR. The organization said demand in Asia and Australia grew the most.

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North American Robot Sales Reach New Heights in Q1 2022, Says IFR

June 8, 2022 · The International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, announced at Automate 2022 that companies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico ordered more than 11,000 industrial robots in Q1.

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

June 7, 2022 · The International Federation of Robotics is sponsoring a panel at Automate in Detroit on how automation is helping North American industry adapt to numerous challenges.

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Picking Robot Providers Share Four Best Practices for Successful Fulfillment

April 18, 2022 · Piece-picking robots are already providing improvements in distribution efficiencies. Here are some best practices to make fulfillment automation successful.

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10 Robotics Clusters Around the Globe

April 9, 2022 · Innovative startups looking to connect often seek the guidance of their local robotics clusters. Here's a look at some of the biggest.

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Top 5 Robotics Trends for 2022, According to the International Federation of Robotics

February 19, 2022 · As the number of industrial robots in operation has increased from 2015, the International Federation of Robotics says it expects certain trends to continue, including greater ease of use.

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China’s Latest Five-Year Plan for Robotics Aims for Global Leadership, Says IFR

January 20, 2022 · China's latest five-year plan continues the country's pursuit of global leadership, not just in robotics use, but also in innovation and sales, reported the IFR.

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Robotics Leaders Look Ahead to Technology, Business Developments in 2022

December 27, 2021 · More human-machine collaboration, a mix of specialization and generalization, and new robotics offerings are among the things that six experts predict for 2022.

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Robotics Leaders Look Back at 2021 Challenges and Accomplishments

December 22, 2021 · From market consolidation to interoperability efforts, leading robotics users, associations, and top suppliers weigh in on the top commercial robotics trends of 2021.

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Robot Density Nearly Doubled Globally in the Past 5 Years, Says International Federation of Robotics

December 14, 2021 · The International Federation of Robotics said that the number of robots per 10,000 human workers in manufacturing has doubled over the past five years, with Asia-Pacific leading.

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Robotics Leaders Ask Policymakers to Reconsider EU AI Act

December 8, 2021 · Leaders of Europe's biggest robotics associations and technology innovators called on legislators to amend proposed regulations that would affect deployments of AI and robotics.

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10 Industrial and Service Robotics Trends in the IFR’s World Robotics 2021 Report

October 28, 2021 · Worldwide industrial and service robotics shipments began to recover last year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the International Federation of Robotics' annual report.

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Robotics Training to Help Students Qualify for the Future Workplace, Says IFR

October 4, 2021 · Even as the number of industrial robots climbs worldwide, automation providers, governments, and user companies are investing in training, but some say more is needed.

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Automation for Manufacturing Keeps Evolving

August 30, 2021 · From human-machine interaction to precise motion control, technologies are continuing to improve how robots can help manufacturers of all sizes with a variety of tasks.

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Mobile Robots to Revolutionize Multiple Industries, Reports International Federation of Robotics

August 10, 2021 · As a subset of service robotics, AMRs are advancing and will grow 31% annually in logistics, as well as become applicable in industries beyond logistics, according to the IFR.

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ABB PixelPaint Car Painting System Wins IERA 2021 Robotics Award

June 10, 2021 · PixelPaint's two robots can apply paint to vehicles faster and with less waste than other methods, improving efficiency and helping the environment, said winner ABB Robotics.

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Logistics, Manufacturing, and Robots: 5 Big Things to Know and Watch

June 1, 2021 · What are some of the key things that are driving the current push for robotics across numerous industries? How will more robotics in our workplaces change the current workforce?

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