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China overtakes United States in robot density

Control Engineering

World average of robot density more than doubles compared to six years ago (2015: 69 units) with Asia dominating the top 5. With its globally recognized electronics industry and a distinct automotive sector, the Korean economy profits from two large customer industries for industrial robots. Asia dominates the top five.

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Manufacturers using digital transformation to future-proof operations

Control Engineering

With the automotive industry transitioning to electric vehicles, which require new manufacturing methods for the batteries and complex wire harnesses, Danziger said many of their customers are thinking about the future with renewed intensity. Manufacturers will either get online or get left behind.