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The Robotics Industry is looking ahead with confidence to 2010

Increasing sales since 3rd quarter 2009

The IFR Statistical Department presented the results of the IFR Quarterly Statistics on Industrial Robots on Thursday in Frankfurt. In 2009, the number of sold units worldwide slumped dramatically by about 50% compared to 2008, one of the most successful years. But as of the third quarter sales figures have been improving.

President´s Report

I am recently back from Tokyo and digesting the impressions from IREX. More than 100,000 visitors came to the IREX 2009 at the end of November in Tokyo. That shows the keen interest in robotics despite the still weak economic situation. Signs of a slight recovery are becoming apparent.

IFR Statistical Department

News from the IFR Statistical Department

The results of the IFR Quarterly Statistics on robot shipments for the third quarter 2009 indicate that the decrease of robot shipments has bottomed out worldwide. The shipments of all types slumped by 52% worldwide.

RIA, USA - IFR-Industry Association

North American Robot Orders Fall 25% in 2009 But Positive Signs Emerge in Fourth Quarter

North American robotics companies saw orders for new robots fall 25% in 2009, but the decline slowed considerably in the fourth quarter, according to new statistics from Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry's trade group.

RIA, USA - IFR-Industry Association

Dean Elkins of Motoman Leads RIA in 2010 as Chairman

Dean Elkins, Senior General Manager of Motoman Inc. (West Carrollton, Ohio), has been elected as the new Chairman of Robotic Industries Association (RIA) for 2010.

ABB, Sweden - IFR-Partner

ABB robotic technology helps produce China´s 10 millionth vehicle in 2009

China's 10 millionth vehicle in 2009 was recently produced on a First Automotive Group Corporation (FAW) production line powered by ABB welding robots.