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It’s time for UK business to embrace robotics

Robot installations hit a record 553,052 units globally in 2022, according to the International Federation of Robotics. That’s up an extra five percent on the previous record-breaking year.

01/05/2024 11:27:20

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Installations were on the rise across the board in traditional customer industries, such as automotive and electronics, metals and machinery, and food and beverage.
However, there were many installations (17 percent) where no industry details were given, so it seems likely that the expansion of robotics into new sectors
is continuing.

China, the USA, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Germany together accounted for 79 percent of new installations in 2022, while the
UK languished down in 20th place, installing just over 2,500 units. So, while some progress has been made, the UK risks falling further behind its
international competitors.

This matters because robotic automation can provide an answer to some of the British economy’s most intractable challenges.

Read the full article in DPA's May 2024 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.