Mar 04, 2015 18:00 JST
Source: MTA2015
|
|
|
MTA2015: Robotics Market Set to Grow at 12% Annually Over Next Two Years
Say Leong, Assistant Vice President, Marketing at ABB and MTA2015 exhibitor shares his views on the rise of robotic automation in industrial manufacturing processes
SINGAPORE, Mar 04, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - The International Federation of Robotics states that demand for industrial robots will continue at an average annual growth rate of 12 per cent between 2015 and 2017. In Asia/Australia, robot sales are expected to increase by around an average of 16 per cent per year. The automotive and electronics industries will continue to see increasing investment in robots.
 | | MTA2015 - ABB | | |
Mr. Lim Say Leong, Assistant Vice President, Marketing of ABB, thinks that in a new era of robotics, collaboration between humans and robots will become a reality. MTA2015 caught up with Mr. Lim to learn more about future trends in automation technologies and robotics for the Asian manufacturing sector. ABB, a global leader in power and automation technologies, will be showcasing its robotics solutions at MTA2015.
Robotics made simple
Small parts assembly is leading the charge in human-robot collaboration, where humans and machines are starting to work right next to each other, with no need for cages and other protective equipment or barriers. Automation will become simpler and more user-friendly, such as modular plug-and-produce components that will enable people without extensive experience in robotics to programme and integrate a robot in the process. At ABB we believe very strongly in a "what you see is what you get" (WYSIWYG) programming interface, so it is possible - perhaps even expected - that visual apps as well as programming by teaching (rather than coding) will greatly enhance the ease of programming for the next generation.
The tools that allow robots to interact with the world around them are also in development, such as advanced sensing and advanced gripping. In order to allow robots to do all the jobs that they are well suited for, they will need to develop more "human-like" abilities to find, identify and manipulate objects. When combined with powerful processing capability, tools like force control and advanced 2D and 3D vision systems will create a kind of robotic "independence" and allow the robot to make "decisions" about what to do when it encounters the inevitable hiccups that arise in everyday operation. Already ABB has developed a new generation of Integrated Force Control and Integrated Vision to help make these advanced technologies available to more and more end-users.
The benefits for Asian manufacturers
Singapore has always set the lead for countries in Asian markets; in the recent budget announcement it was disclosed that while our wages have caught up with developed countries, our productivity had been lagging in the last three years. This exposes a stark impediment in productivity growth especially when businesses have to compete internationally.
Industries must act now to prepare themselves in integrated automation for when the economy recovers; where further automation will lead to a less labour intensive and more productive future, with less resources and time used to produce more goods at a high and consistent quality. For manufacturers, robots not only bring productivity, but also huge reductions in energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Automation lines equipped with vision systems can also operate without the need for ambient factory lighting or air-conditioning (subject to the requirements of the manufactured product itself), allowing for the possibility of 24/7 operation with substantial energy savings.
Companies with a well-established manufacturing base can also leverage on systems that can collaborate and determine solutions that minimise the cost to the business. In Asia, companies manufacture items ranging from one-off design to large volume production of the same design. These pose great challenges for robots to be innovative, and yet robots can be productive to meet the desired return on investment.
Opportunities in Southeast Asia
The growing middle class in Southeast Asia and higher levels of education are producing new generations of youth who receive less job satisfaction with dirty, dangerous and dull tasks that are characteristic of some manufacturing processes. This creates a demand for more engaging and meaningful jobs in the market, which could pose a challenge to manufacturers in the region who will need to revamp their organisation of human resources. In fact, some small medium enterprises have started employing robotic automation as a means to retain talent and even attract their next generation to inherit the business.
Faced with an uncertain economic outlook, lower oil prices and increased market volatility, businesses have to rethink ways to add value to their products and services. Cheaper Asian countries have the competitive advantage of high volume and low cost in their production chain; players that will stand out are those who provide customisation and cater to the individual needs of customers. For example, product cycles in the electronics industry are getting shorter, with new models and functions being introduced at a blistering pace. Fast deployment and incredible flexibility are key to meeting the demands of low volume but high mix products. In this regard, manufacturers can be flexible in switching between different products and processes with robots, rather than needing large scale production with high product volume. By offering higher quality products coupled with fresh varieties, companies can bring a difference to the table and disrupt the market.
Events at A Glance:
Show: MTA2015 - The 20th Precision Engineering Industry Event
(held alongside MetrologyAsia2015)
Incorporating: iAutomation2015, MetalAsia2015, Outsource&SubCon2015,
ToolTec2015
Date: 14 - 17 April 2015 (Tuesday - Friday)
Venue: Singapore Expo, Halls 3 & 4A
Hours: 10.30am to 6pm daily
Admission: Business and trade professionals
Website: www.mta-asia.com
Registration: www.mta-asia.com/to-visit/visitor-pre-registration/
Media: http://www.mta-asia.com/media/media-registration/
Conference: Future Factories & Manufacturing Asia
Date: 14 April 2015 (Tuesday)
Venue: Singapore Expo, Max Atria
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 5.10pm
Admission: Conference delegates only
Registration: http://www.mta-asia.com/conference/
Contact:Juliet Tseng
Assistant PR Manager
Singapore Exhibition Services
D: +65 6233 6635
E: Juliet@sesallworld.com
W: www.sesallworld.com
Source: MTA2015
Sectors: Design Process, Engineering
Copyright ©2025 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Asia Corporate News Network. |
Latest Press Release
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Achieves Highest-Ever Order Intake, Revenue, Net Income, and Free Cash Flow in FY2024, Increases Dividends, and Releases FY2025 Guidance
May 09, 2025 18:57 JST
| 
Valuufy Selected by Global Tech Leader for Environmental Impact Assessment
May 09, 2025 18:00 JST
| 
Mazda Adopts North American Charging Standard for BEVs launched in Japan
May 09, 2025 16:03 JST
| 
Mitsubishi Motors to Launch an All-New BEV Based on Nissan's Next-Generation LEAF in North America in the Second Half of 2026
May 08, 2025 11:25 JST
|
Mitsubishi Motors and Foxtron Sign MOU for OEM Supply of EV
May 08, 2025 11:08 JST
| 
Everest Medicines Announces NMPA Full Approval of NEFECON, Broadening Treatment Access for IgA Nephropathy Patients in China
May 07, 2025 19:06 JST
| 
Anime Tokyo Station: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Special Exhibition
May 03, 2025 03:00 JST
| 
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Set for Spa spectacle
May 02, 2025 19:29 JST
| 
FWD Group reports exceptionally strong first quarter new business update
May 02, 2025 17:00 JST
|
Toyota Mobility Foundation, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, UN-Habitat, Asian Institute of Technology and Toyota Motor Thailand Sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) to Launch the TRUST Project for Road Safety in Thailand
May 01, 2025 17:48 JST
| 
Katalon Officially Launches TrueTest(TM) - The First AI-Native Testing System That Thinks Like a Tester and Learns from Users
Apr 30, 2025 17:20 JST
| 
Eisai Representative Corporate Officer and CEO Haruo Naito Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
Apr 30, 2025 14:17 JST
|
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Holds Christening and Launch Ceremony of Large Car Ferry KEYAKI in Shimonoseki
Apr 29, 2025 17:24 JST
| 
NEC DGDF Headquarters relocates to Zurich to accelerate growth and enhance management globally
Apr 28, 2025 16:03 JST
|
NEC achieves Japan's longest terrestrial wireless optical communication over 10 km
Apr 25, 2025 17:50 JST
| 
Olympus Appoints New CEO
Apr 25, 2025 15:30 JST
| 
DENSO Announces Year-End Financial Results
Apr 25, 2025 12:17 JST
|
DENSO and DELPHY Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Develop Data-Driven Smart Horticulture
Apr 24, 2025 18:43 JST
| 
MyJCB App Wins "iF DESIGN AWARD 2025"
Apr 24, 2025 17:00 JST
| 
Fujitsu launches new company 1FINITY to strengthen network products business
Apr 24, 2025 16:24 JST
|
More Latest Release >>
|