Fresh PCB Concepts: Assembly Challenges with Micro Components and Standard Solder Mask Practices
Elementary Mr. Watson: Retro Routers vs. Modern Boards—The Silent Struggle on Your Screen
Beyond Design: The Metamorphosis of the PCB Router
Global Robotics Market: How Can Europe Step Up its Game?
June 12, 2025 | IFREstimated reading time: 1 minute
The European Union is responsible for installing around 80% of all industrial robots in Europe each year. The EU´s automotive industry is highly automated on a global scale.
At the IFR Executive Round Table, the IFR will present new preliminary data: This will show how EU countries are coping in the global automation race, particularly in comparison with the United States, Japan and China.
Experts will discuss the need for greater resilience in times of increasing uncertainty: What efforts are governments making — or should they be making — to keep up in the race? How can robots ensure Europe's competitiveness and open up new markets?
When: June 25, 2025 from 13:00 to 14:00 hrs CEST
Where: Messe Munich, automatica forum / Halle A5.330
EXPERTS at the ROUND TABLE:
- Dr. Nikolas Blümlein, AI, Robotics and Process Optimization Expert at Schwarz Digital
- Nicole Clement, Chief Business Unit Officer Robotics and Advanced Automation at COMAU
- Wilfried Eberhard, Vice President Governmental Affairs at KUKA
- Francesco Ferro, CEO at PAL Robotics
- Lucilla Sioli, Director for AI and Digital Industry at the European Commission
Agenda
- Welcoming to the Executive Round Table by Dr. Susanne Bieller, IFR General Secretary
- Preview: New preliminary data of World Robotics Industrial Robots for Europe by Takayuki Ito, President of The International Federation of Robotics
- Discussion: “Global Robotics Market: How can Europe step up its game?”
- Q&A
Share on:
Suggested Items
Luminys Unveils SYNC ROBOTIC's AI Robot Security Inspection Solution as Key Milestone in Foxlink's and NVIDIA's Global AI Leadership
06/20/2025 | PRNewswireLuminys Systems Corporation, the U.S.-based smart technology brand under Foxlink Group, today announced the successful unveiling of SYNC ROBOTIC's AI Security Patrol Robot Solution in Taiwan, powered by NVIDIA and Foxlink's technology ecosystem.
Europe´s Auto Industry Installed 23,000 New Robots
06/17/2025 | IFRInvestment 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).
Cybernetix Ventures Raising $100M Fund as Robotics and Physical AI Enters Accelerated Growth Phase
06/03/2025 | CybernetixBoston-based Cybernetix Ventures, a leading US early-stage venture capital firm investing in robotics, automation and physical AI technology companies, announces its second fund. Leveraging its longstanding leadership in robotics, and unparalleled deep and wide network in robotics the firm is launching this fund to fuel the next generation of breakthrough solutions for industries where innovation matters most.
Tesollo Selected for NVIDIA Inception Program
06/02/2025 | TesolloRobotics and solutions development company Tesollo Inc. announced that it has been officially selected as a member of NVIDIA’s Inception Program.
VDMA Forecast 2025: German Robotics and Automation Faces 10% Revenue Drop Investment Restraint Shapes the Outlook
06/02/2025 | VDMAThe robotics and automation industry in Germany is expected to generate total sales of €14.5 billion in 2025. This is a drop of ten percent compared to the previous year.