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FACTS about ROBOTS – worldwide
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Jan 20, 2020 — The new World Robotics report shows that more than 2.4 million industrial robots are operating in factories around the world. Global sales value hit a new record of 16.5 billion USD. For more facts about robots watch IFR´s video news in one minute.
International Federation of Robotics elects Steven Wyatt as new President
Milton Guerry followed as Vice President
Frankfurt, Tokyo, Dec 17, 2019 — Steven Wyatt (ABB, Switzerland) has been elected as the new President of the International Federation of Robotics by its Executive Board. Wyatt succeeds Junji Tsuda (Yaskawa Electric Corporation), who has served in the rotating post since December 2017. Milton Guerry (SCHUNK, USA) has been appointed as IFR´s new Vice President.
AER Incorporates Alex Salvador as new Managing Director
News from Spain
Dec 16, 2019 — The Spanish Association of Robotics and Automation (AER) incorporates Alex Salvador as Managing Director, whose appointment was approved on October 22 by the AER Board of Directors. Alex Salvador replaces Marc Ollé, who leaves office after 7 years in the entity to undertake new professional challenges.
Korea hits new record of 300,000 industrial robots in operation
Korea doubled operational stock within 5 years
Frankfurt, Dec 12, 2019 — The World Robotics report shows a new record stock of about 300,000 operational industrial robots in the Republic of Korea in 2018 (+10%). Within five years, the country has doubled its number of industrial robots. Following Japan and China, the country ranked third in 2018. But the dynamics of robot installations has decreased in recent years and for 2019 a continued decrease is expected.
President’s Report
Robot cummunity meets at iREX
Dec 11, 2019 — These days, the global robotics community will meet at the 23rd iREX, hosted from December 18 to 21 at the Tokyo Big Sight. Robot manufacturers and robot-related companies from around the globe are going to display and demonstrate the latest advancements in robot technology.
Fully automatic module assembly with Motoman handling robots
Efficiently assembled and packaged
Dec 07, 2019 — Zimber Verpackungen has expanded its production by introducing a fully automatic, flexible robot system for component assembly. At the heart of the system are three efficient Yaskawa Motoman MH5 industrial robots. The latter can grip complex components of diverse shapes and perform the most demanding automation tasks.
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Preparing the workforce for automation
Dec 11, 2019 — Training programmes and other incentives are vital to enable the workforce to successfully adjust to the impact of automation. We look at some of the initiatives underway in different countries to adapt and profit from the growth in automation, including robot adoption.
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Established in 1987, IFR has brought together the international robotics players in more than 20 countries. It is a unique platform for sharing information and exchanging ideas, thus contributing to the dynamic development of the robotics around the world. The role of IFR is becoming more and more important for further global development of robotics in the future. CRIA is proud to be part of this international robotics family.
"The International Federation of Robotics is here to provide a reliable and highly trained professional network for the robotics community. By sponsoring the International Symposium on Robotics (ISR), the IFR stands as a major driver for researchers and engineers from around the globe, allowing them to present their pioneering works in service and industrial robotics."
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"One of the key benefits of the IFR is its influence on public opinion, to bring across the positive impact robotics has on economic performance, and to ease fears of technology. Particularly in times such as these, in which populist messages are prevalent, society needs an institution that informs objectively about robotics with well-founded statistics and research."
"Robotics technology is the key element of future production. This is already clear in the automobile industry and other relatively large scale productions. But now, robot co-workers are creating new opportunities and applications, particularly in the medium and small size enterprises, through easier set-up and reasonable costs. The IFR introduces these applications and paves the way towards potential future markets."
"The IFR has established itself as the benchmark for robotics in the world. It provides a communication platform among world-class robotics companies on new market trends and technological developments. As a rapidly growing robotics company within the emerging market in China, ESTUN Robotics is proud to be a member of IFR, creating mutual benefits."
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automatica
June 16- June 19, 2020
automatica is the world's leading marketplace for automated, intelligent production.
ISR 2020
June 17- June 18, 2020
Robotics in the dawning era of digitalization and artificial intelligence! After two years, the 52nd International Symposium on Robotics – ISR 2020 will be held again in Munich, Germany (17–18 June 2020).
World Robotics – Industrial Robots: Now more than 400,000 units newly installed per year
The report shows that a new record high of 422,000 units were installed globally in 2018 – an increase of 6 percent compared to the previous year. Annual industrial robot installation figures increased by 137 percent over the last six years (2013-2018).
World Robotics – Service Robots: Global sales value of service robots for professional use up 32 percent
Sales of service robots for professional use have an estimated value of US$9.2 billion in 2018. Logistic systems account for 40 percent of the total sales value. Service robots for personal and domestic use have an estimated value of US$3.7 billion. More than 12 million robots for domestic tasks make people’s everyday life easier.
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