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Top 5 robotics trends for 2024, according to the IFR

Robotics Business Review

Source: IFR The International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, today listed its picks for the top five global robotics trends of this year. The IFR noted that the stock of operational robots around the world attained a new record of about 3.9 The average robot density, or number of robots per 10,000 human workers, rose to 151.

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8 noteworthy robotics acquisitions of 2023

Robotics Business Review

Below are eight robotics acquisitions, in chronological order, that stood out to us in 2023. Its preliminary view is the acquisition may restrict competition in the market for robot vacuum cleaners. Berkshire Grey produces a variety of robots that address use cases in retail, eCommerce, grocery, 3PL, and package handling companies.

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International Federation of Robotics shares top robotics trends for 2024

Automation Mag

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has shared a press statement outlining the top global robotics trends for 2024. The stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.9 Workers will no longer need specialized programming skills to select and adjust the robot’s actions, shares IFR.

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Linear tracks for robots

Manufacturer's Monthly

CNC Design has recently expanded its long-term partnership as the Australian distributor of Swiss manufacturer Gu?del Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with CNC Design sales manager Michael Sutherland about the advantages of linear tracks for robots in an automated environment. Importantly, Güdel is completely control agnostic.

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IFR reports the top five trends of 2024 robotics

Manufacturer's Monthly

The global stock of operational robots has reached a new record of 3.9 The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reports the top five automation trends shaping the robotics. The demand for robotics technologies is driven by the number of innovations being developed. million units. in machine downtime costs.

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Applied Manufacturing Technologies Opens Second Manufacturing Facility

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Applied Manufacturing Technologies. The new facility is designed to empower collaboration and industry innovations for the company’s industrial automation and robotic solutions.

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Additive manufacturing: trends and opportunities

Manufacturer's Monthly

As the director of CSIRO’s Lab 22, Australia’s centre for additive innovation, I have witnessed the rapid and impressive growth of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. Aerospace companies have used AM to create lightweight and intricate parts, reducing costs and improving fuel efficiency on the way.