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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Auto industry robotics installation jumps in Japan
According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Japan's auto industry installed 13,000 industrial robots in 2024, up 11% on 2023. The Japanese automotive industry installed a total of about 13,000 industrial robots in 2024. This is an 11% increase compared to the previous year and the highest level recorded since 2020. These are preliminary results, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). 'Japan is the world's predominant robot manufacturing country representing 38% of global robot production," says Takayuki Ito, President of the IFR. The Japanese automotive industry is currently undergoing a restructuring process in order to adapt to alternative powertrains. Most car manufacturers intend to expand their range of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles. This diversified portfolio will require the appropriate production technology, the IFR says. The IFR estimates that car manufacturers represent approximately 25% of all robot installations on an annual basis in Japan. The electrical and electronics industry is the only sector that installs more robots, it says. Their installations reached about 14,000 industrial robots in 2024, which reflects a 5% decrease. 'The use of robotics not only characterises modern industrial workplaces in Japan, but also contributes to the development in everyday areas of application,' says Takayuki Ito. "Auto industry robotics installation jumps in Japan" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Europe´s Auto Industry Installed 23,000 New Robots
Preliminary results published by International Federation of Robotics FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany, June 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Investment in automating the car industry in Europe remains high. The total number of industrial robots installed reached 23,000 in 2024, which is the second-best result in five years. These are preliminary results presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). "The European automotive sector is the region's strongest customer industry for robotics," says Takayuki Ito, President of the International Federation of Robotics. "Car makers are accounting for around a third of annual manufacturing installations in Europe. In terms of automation activity, the combined number of 23,000 European robot installations in the car sector was ahead of the 19,200 units installed in North America in 2024." Automotive robot density At a global level, Europe´s car manufacturing is highly automated: Six European countries are among the top ten in the world's robot density ranking for the automotive industry in 2023: Switzerland is in first place, with a ratio of 3,876 robots to 10,000 factory workers. Slovenia is in third place (1,762 units), Germany in sixth (1,492 units), Austria in eighth (1,412 units), Finland in ninth (1,288 units), and the Benelux countries are in tenth place with 1,132 units. European Union is in lead Apart from Switzerland, all of these automation champions are EU member states. The EU27 countries' leading role is evident not only in the automotive industry, but across all sectors, accounting for around 85% of all regional installations in 2024. Germany, which belongs to the five major robot markets in the world, had a share of about 30% of the total installations in Europe. Italy followed with about 10% and Spain with about 6%. From 2019 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of robots installed in the Europe was +3%. IFR Executive Round Table, June 25 in Munich Downloads Press releases, graphics, photos Video: The Status of the Global Robotics Market by Jane Heffner, Vice-President of IFR: About IFR The International Federation of Robotics is the voice of the global robotics industry: The IFR Statistical Department provides data for two annual robotics studies: Follow IFR on LinkedIn and YouTube View source version on Contacts Press contact International Federation of RoboticsPRESS OFFICERCarsten Heerphone +49 (0) 40 822 44 284E-Mail: press@
Business Wire
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Europe´s Auto Industry Installed 23,000 New Robots
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Investment in automating the car industry in Europe remains high. The total number of industrial robots installed reached 23,000 in 2024, which is the second-best result in five years. These are preliminary results presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Europe´s Auto Industry Installed 23,000 New Robots Share "The European automotive sector is the region's strongest customer industry for robotics," says Takayuki Ito, President of the International Federation of Robotics. 'Car makers are accounting for around a third of annual manufacturing installations in Europe. In terms of automation activity, the combined number of 23,000 European robot installations in the car sector was ahead of the 19,200 units installed in North America in 2024.' Automotive robot density At a global level, Europe´s car manufacturing is highly automated: Six European countries are among the top ten in the world's robot density ranking for the automotive industry in 2023: Switzerland is in first place, with a ratio of 3,876 robots to 10,000 factory workers. Slovenia is in third place (1,762 units), Germany in sixth (1,492 units), Austria in eighth (1,412 units), Finland in ninth (1,288 units), and the Benelux countries are in tenth place with 1,132 units. European Union is in lead Apart from Switzerland, all of these automation champions are EU member states. The EU27 countries' leading role is evident not only in the automotive industry, but across all sectors, accounting for around 85% of all regional installations in 2024. Germany, which belongs to the five major robot markets in the world, had a share of about 30% of the total installations in Europe. Italy followed with about 10% and Spain with about 6%. From 2019 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of robots installed in the Europe was +3%. IFR Executive Round Table, June 25 in Munich Downloads Press releases, graphics, photos About IFR The International Federation of Robotics is the voice of the global robotics industry: The IFR Statistical Department provides data for two annual robotics studies: Follow IFR on LinkedIn and YouTube
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
US Auto Industry: Robots Installed up by Double Digits
Preliminary results published by International Federation of Robotics FRANKFURT, Germany, May 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Automakers in the United States have invested in more automation: total installations of industrial robots in the car industry increased by 10.7%, reaching 13,700 units in 2024. These are preliminary results, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). "The United States has one of the most automated car industries in the world: The ratio of robots to factory workers ranks fifth, tied with Japan and Germany and ahead of China," says Takayuki Ito, President of the International Federation of Robotics. "This is a great achievement of modernization. However, in other key areas of manufacturing automation, the US lags behind its competitors." Robots from abroad The majority of industrial robots are imports from overseas, as there are few robot manufacturers producing in the United States. Globally, 70% of installations are produced by four countries: Japan, China, Germany and South Korea. Within this group, Chinese manufacturers are the most dynamic, with production for their huge domestic market more than tripling in five years (2019-2023). This puts them in second place after Japan. China's success is based on their national robotics strategy. Its manufacturing industry installed a total of about 280,000 units per year between 2021 and 2023, compared to a total of 34,300 installations in the United States in 2024. US vs. China robot market In China, robotics and automation are penetrating all levels of production. This is evidenced by its high robot density of 470 robots per 10,000 employees in manufacturing - the third highest in the world, surpassing Germany and Japan in 2023. The United States, on the other hand, ranks only tenth among the world's most automated manufacturing countries with a robot density of 295 robots per 10,000 employees. The country's automation is heavily concentrated in the car sector: Around 40% of all new industrial robot installations in 2024 are in automotive. At the Automate Show 2025 in Detroit, IFR's Jane Heffner will present the preliminary figures on robot installations: Wednesday, 14 May at 10:30 am (Automate Show Theatre). The Robotics Executive Roundtable by IFR will then discuss the trends and technologies driving the industry today. Full text press release at: About IFR View source version on Contacts International Federation of RoboticsPRESS OFFICERCarsten Heerphone +49 (0) 40 822 44 284E-Mail: press@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
US Auto Industry: Robots Installed up by Double Digits
FRANKFURT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Automakers in the United States have invested in more automation: total installations of industrial robots in the car industry increased by 10.7%, reaching 13,700 units in 2024. These are preliminary results, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). US Auto Industry: Robots Installed up by Double Digits - preliminary results published by International Federation of Robotics. Share "The United States has one of the most automated car industries in the world: The ratio of robots to factory workers ranks fifth, tied with Japan and Germany and ahead of China," says Takayuki Ito, President of the International Federation of Robotics. "This is a great achievement of modernization. However, in other key areas of manufacturing automation, the US lags behind its competitors.' Robots from abroad The majority of industrial robots are imports from overseas, as there are few robot manufacturers producing in the United States. Globally, 70% of installations are produced by four countries: Japan, China, Germany and South Korea. Within this group, Chinese manufacturers are the most dynamic, with production for their huge domestic market more than tripling in five years (2019-2023). This puts them in second place after Japan. China's success is based on their national robotics strategy. Its manufacturing industry installed a total of about 280,000 units per year between 2021 and 2023, compared to a total of 34,300 installations in the United States in 2024. US vs. China robot market In China, robotics and automation are penetrating all levels of production. This is evidenced by its high robot density of 470 robots per 10,000 employees in manufacturing - the third highest in the world, surpassing Germany and Japan in 2023. The United States, on the other hand, ranks only tenth among the world's most automated manufacturing countries with a robot density of 295 robots per 10,000 employees. The country's automation is heavily concentrated in the car sector: Around 40% of all new industrial robot installations in 2024 are in automotive. At the Automate Show 2025 in Detroit, IFR's Jane Heffner will present the preliminary figures on robot installations: Wednesday, 14 May at 10:30 am (Automate Show Theatre). The Robotics Executive Roundtable by IFR will then discuss the trends and technologies driving the industry today. About IFR
