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Finalists nominated for the 9th IERA Award
Session and Presentation at ICRA in Karlsruhe
On 8 May 2013, the finalists of the IFR/IEEE Invention & Entrepreneurship Award will present their applications at the ICRA Conference in Karlsruhe, Germany.
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President´s Report
Robots improve manufacturing success and create jobs!
Robots improve manufacturing success and create jobs! This was the result of the update of the IFR research study titled "Positive Impact of Industrial Robots on employment". Two robot users from the United States, Drew Greenblatt, Marlin Steel and Matt Tyler, Vickers Engineering confirmed this during the IFR CEO Round Table discussion at the Automate show in Chicago.
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ISR 2013 - 44th International Symposium on Robotics
In October in Seoul, Korea
The 44th International Symposium on Robotics (ISR2013) will be held from October 24 to 26, 2013, at the KINTEX in Seoul, Korea. The theme of ISR2013, Human-Robot Coexistence, intends to have a harmonious integration of robot and human beings.
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More than 160,000 industrial robots sold in 2012
Robot supply to the United States continued to increase
"Despite the weak global economic development in 2012 the demand for global robot sales almost reached the all-time-high level of 2011", said Shinsuke Sakakibara, IFR President, on Thursday in Frankfurt. "Investments in automation are ongoing!"
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IFR: Robots Improve Manufacturing Success & Create Jobs
More than two million jobs will be created in the next eight years by robots
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) announced the publication of its updated research study titled "Positive Impact of Industrial Robots on employment." The study found that more than two million jobs will be created in the next eight years because of robotics in industry.
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CEO Statements at IFR Round Table 2013
Education
CEOs of the global robotics industry present in the audience took the opportunity to give their statement on "Education".
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CEO Statements at IFR Round Table 2013
Research & Development
CEOs of the global robotics industry present in the audience took the opportunity to give their statement on "Research & Development".
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CEO Statements at IFR Round Table 2013
Vision of Manufacturing
CEOs of the global robotics industry present in the audience took the opportunity to give their statement on "Vision of Manufacturing".
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CEO Statements at IFR Round Table 2013
Robots are the Future
CEOs of the global robotics industry present in the audience took the opportunity to give their statement on "Robots are the Future".
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CEO Statements at IFR Round Table 2013
Robots create Jobs
CEOs of the global robotics industry present in the audience took the opportunity to give their statement on "Robots create Jobs".
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IFR CEO Round Table 2013
Presentation market and study
Short review on 2011 robot statistics and forecasts up to 2015 by Arturo Baroncelli, IFR Vice President, and a summary on the results of the study "Positive impact of industrial robots on employment" by John Dulchinos, CEO Adept.
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IFR CEO Round Table Discussion at the Automate in Chicago
Robots create Jobs!
The 4th IFR CEO Round Table discussion on 22 January 2013 at the Automate in Chicago focused on the impact of industrial robots on employment. The discussion also touched on other issues such as human-machine interaction, the need for a more educated workforce and the breakthrough of service robots.
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IERA Award 2013 - Apply Now !
Presentation in May at ICRA Conference in Germany
On 8 May 2013, the finalists of the IFR/IEEE Invention & Entrepreneurship Award will present their applications at the ICRA Conference in Karlsruhe, Germany.
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President´s Report
Review and Outlook
In 2012, we witnessed another successful year for the robotics industry! Of course, the increase of demand for robots has lost its momentum due to the weakening economic situation in many countries especially in the Euro zone, in Japan and in North America. However, the interest in robotics and the acceptance level of robots have continuously increased. Despite the unsure global economic forecast we are looking forward with confidence to 2013.
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Case Studies
Valk Welding, Netherlands - IFR-Partner
Offline programming increases welding production by Hekamp
The practical approach of Valk Welding and the functionalities offered by the programming system DPTS G2 persuaded father and sons Kampert of Hekamp Werktuigen en Aanbouwdelen to purchase a new welding robot system from Valk Welding.
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Clearing Bottlenecks in the Mountains: A Morrill Motors Case Study
The town of Erwin is just a 2-mile hike off the Appalachian Trail where East Tennessee borders North Carolina. Native Americans once used this area, like so many communities in these mountains, as hunting ground. Even today, Erwin residents uncover arrowheads or other treasures in their gardens. Morrill Motors, located in the center of Erwin, also unearthed valuable assets recently while automating a portion of their unit-bearing motor assembly line.
moreValk Welding, Netherlands - IFR-Partner
Complete welding robot cell delivered from stock within 1 week
Valk Welding was asked this summer by Hydrospex, a hydraulic heavy lifting systems producer, to deliver a welding robot with a short lead time.The company needed to weld a series of 800 tubular products for a new developed system in just a few months, a task that would involve temporarily employing 15 extra welders.
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Packing robot provides the muscle for Bradman Lake's new case packing system
ABB's IRB260 packing robot is at the centre of the new AX Case Packing system from Bradman-Lake Group - specialists in the design, development and manufacturer of packaging machinery. The system provides manufacturers with a robotic case packer designed to automatically form, top load fill and close RSC and HSC style corrugated cases within one frame.
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Progress in robotic painting systems
It is becoming increasingly clear that a process which is technically feasible may not necessarily always represent the best solution. Reducing the complexity of painting systems is an important aspect of product development.
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2-5 Jul, 2013
CIROS
This edition of Shanghai International Robot Show is dedicated to draw into the world's most advanced robot technology and top achievements to promote China's industrial robot manufacturers to develop both domestic and international markets.
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EURATHLON
EURATHLON is a new robot competition supported by the European Commission in the FP7.
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Joseph F. Engelberger Awards
The Engelberger Awards Presentation will be held at the Gala Dinner of the International Symposium on Robotics in Seoul.
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ISR 2013
This year, ISR 2013 held in Korea promises to be the most interesting and remarkable symposium. Korea, where cultural heritage and modern culture are developed with harmony, will provide you an unforgettable experience. Notably, the world best robot festival, "Robot World 2013", will be held concurrently in KINTEX. This event will provide exciting opportunities by bringing together professionals from robot industry, and robot enthusiasts.
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