IFR Round Table on the Industrial Breakthrough with Robots

CEO's will discuss at AUTOMATICA

The first results of World Robotics 2012 will be presented and afterwards the CEOs of important robotics companies will discuss on "Industrial Breakthrough with Robots".

President´s Report

More than 150,000 new industrial robots were sold all over the world in 2011! This is by far the highest number of sold robots ever recorded in one year.  Robot suppliers are increasing capacities and the success story of industrial robots is ongoing.

Finalists nominated for the 8th IERA Award

Session and Presentation at AUTOMATICA in Munich

Five Finalists have been nominated by the IERA Award Committee to present their story of the genesis of a successful innovative product in robotics and automation in a IERA Award Session at AUTOMATICA.

Robot Manufacturers at AUTOMATICA

Many square metres occupied by IFR Members

AUTOMATICA has become established as the leading innovation platform of the automation industry after only four events and one of the world's largest robotics fair. Many IFR members will present their innovations at AUTOMATICA 2012, which will take place on the grounds of the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from 22 to 25 May 2012.

euRobotics Forum 2012 in Denmark

hosted by IFR Member DTI

During 5-7 March 2012, the European robotics community will come together at the 2012 European Robotics Forum in Odense, Denmark. More than 300 participants are expected to attend this event, ranging from robotics and cognitive system researchers, entrepreneurs, system integrators and end users, to public and private investors and robotics companies.

Robot sales in 2011 exceeded all expectations

Sales increased by 30 percent to about 150,000 units

"The success of the global robotics industry continued in 2011," said Dr. Shinsuke Sakakibara, IFR President "Investments in robot automation again surged in all regions!" Based on the results of the IFR Quarterly Statistics the IFR estimates that in 2011, sales of industrial robots will reach the new peak level of about 150,000 units. This would be an increase of about 30% compared to 2010.

New IFR Association Member

Malaysia Robotics and Automation Interest Group (MYRAIG)

We are glad to welcome our new IFR Association member MYRAIG the Malaysia Robotics and Automation Interest Group located in Serdang, Malaysia.

Prof. Alexander Verl new Chairman of IFR Research Committee

The members of the IFR Research Committee elected Prof. Alexander Verl as new Chairman of the Research Committee.

First IFR Research Lectures

Continuation is strongly recommended!

Between 4 and 11 October 2011, 16 young researchers from all over the world participated in the first IFR Research Lectures which were hosted by the Fraunhofer-Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation.

President´s Report

The world is Falling in Love with Robots

2011 was again a very successful year for the robotics industry with the number of installations reaching a new peak level. All over the world the necessity to automate has been boosting the application of industrial robots. The recent iREX in November in Tokyo was a demonstration of the innovative strength of the global robotics industry.

Robots to Create More Than a Million Jobs by 2016

ROBOTICS will be a major driver for global job creation over the next five years.  The announcement is based on a study conducted by the market research firm, Metra Martech, "Positive Impact of Industrial Robots on Employment", which was published on Thursday in Tokyo.

International Symposium on Robotics ISR 2012

Deadline for Proposals and Abstracts: 10 January 2012

Until 10 January 2012 the ISR 2012 welcomes proposals for organized and invited sessions within the conference scope Intelligent Human-Robot Interaction. The 43rd International Symposium on Robotics (ISR) takes place during the Taipei International Robot Show (TIROS) in Taipei, Taiwan, August 29-31, 2012. 

IFR Statistical Department

Continuing growth of robot sales worldwide

According to the results of the first quarter 2011 of the IFR Quarterly Statistics the robots sales increased by 53% compared to the first quarter 2010. In the fourth quarter 2010 the growth of robot sales slowed down somewhat. However, the level in all three regions - North America, Europe and Asia - rose compared to the 4th quarter 2010. Especially sales of robots for handling operations and welding increased above average.