Highlights
High demand for “Robotics skills” in post-Corona recovery
Education and training urgently needed for the automated economy of the future
Frankfurt, Aug 06, 2020 — By 2022, an operational stock of almost 4 million industrial robots are expected to work in factories worldwide. These robots will play a vital role in automating production to speed up the post-Corona economy. At the same time, robots are driving demand for skilled workers. Educational systems must effectively adjust to this demand.
Complete Human Robot Collaborative Production Line with T-Skin in Qisda
Effective Solution for Electronic Company
Aug 04, 2020 — In order to address the safety concerns of the industrial robots in Qisda’s human-robot collaboration manufacturing line, Touché Solutions provided a complete HRC safety solution – T-Skin. T-Skin can reduce the risk of collisions between humans and robots by its “contact-stop” feature.
Increase in small-batch production productivity using robots
The case of Company N - bridge metal structures manufacturer that uses ABAGY robotic service to reduce costs
Jul 20, 2020 — Production as a service enables to start with robotics without capital investment in equipment and the need to develop competencies in robotics. It offers transparent costs of production and On-the-fly robots control with ABAGY software. The customer will only pay for the actual work done (meters of weld seam, or area of painted surface).
President’s Report by Milton Guerry
Impact of Coranavirus
Jun 30, 2020 — The IFR Committees recently gathered in a series of virtual meetings. These conversations replaced our regularly scheduled meetings during the automatica tradeshow, which would have been last week.
Bill, Ogawa and Yamaguchi elected as new IFR Executive Board members
IFR Committees elected new Chairs
Jun 29, 2020 — The IFR General Assembly elected Marina Bill (ABB), Kenji Yamaguchi (FANUC) and Masahiro Ogawa (Yaskawa) as new members for the IFR Executive Board. The delegates are following Steven Wyatt (ABB), Junji Tsuda (Yaskawa) and Shinsuke Sakakibara (FANUC).
Autonomous Mobile Robot for Transport and Delivery of Material
Robot relieves Hospital Staff
Jun 29, 2020 — The role of robots becomes increasingly important with the growing need for automation. They help unburden workers of repetitive and dangerous tasks, increase productivity and reliability, and save costs. And their assistance became priceless with the outbreak of COVID-19.
Blog
The rise of robots in machining
Aug 12, 2020 — Robots have historically not been widely used in machining applications, but that may be about to change. We look at the benefits of robots in machining, and how researchers are overcoming some of the traditional constraints of using robots for machining applications.
New IFR ‘World Robotics R&D Programs’
Providing unique overview of government focus and investment in main robot markets around the world
How robots help UK manufacturers face the headwinds of Brexit and COVID-19 coronavirus
by Mike Wilson, Chairman of the British Automation & Robot Association (BARA)
Topics and Definitions
“There are a variety of educational opportunities as well as many networking situations where I have broadened my industry contacts with suppliers, partners and end users. The IFR has been a strong advocate for our industry bringing awareness to crucial areas to insure visibility and awareness of the benefits of automation and service robots in various markets. The IFR offers the opportunity to exchange information and create alliances or partnerships.”
“The industry is experiencing technical breakthroughs in many areas like human robot collaboration, mobility, and artificial intelligence. The IFR is the globally central point to stay informed about these and other trends. The key advantages of our involvement with the IFR have been and continue to be, education, networking, research and advocacy.”
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."
“What I have learned from IFR: The market data on new technologies and trends provided by the IFR are essential for anyone involved in robotics. The IFR meetings have been tremendously beneficial for bringing together industry and academia, and providing invaluable networking opportunities.”
"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."
Events
CRIC 2020
October 26- October 27, 2020
The China Robot Industry Conference (CRIC) 2020 - CRIA’s Annual Meeting - will be held from 26 to 27 October 2020 in Qingdao, China.
RobotWorld 2020
October 28- October 31, 2020
15th RobotWorld, which is the biggest specialized robotics exhibition in Korea and will be held during 28th – 31st, October.
Greater Bay Area Industrial Expo
November 24- November 27, 2020
23rd China DMP International Mould, Metalworking, Plastics & Packaging Exhibition, organized by Paper Communication Exhibition Services, will be held at Shenzhen World Exhibition
automatica
December 08- December 11, 2020
automatica 2020 has been postponed from June due to the Coronavirus
ISR 2020
December 09- December 10, 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 (9/10 December 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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