The top 5 robotics trends worldwide in 2023

According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), 2023 will be shaped by the following top 5 trends:

1. Energy Efficiency

In our last  Blog article, we reported on the ability of Yaskawa Robots to feed braking energy back into the power grid. The drive technology of multi-axis robots is usually designed in such a way that the axes can exchange energy with each other via a common DC link. Moreover, as a provider of End-to-End Solutions using robots, EGS has a substantial influence on the power consumption of the overall system. In this context, optimum arrangement and skillful programming of the robot at different speeds are decisive components.

While replacing pneumatic movements with electric drives in our systems also contributes to significant energy savings.


2. Reshoring
Automation makes high-quality yet efficient and competitive production possible. The experience of the supply bottlenecks of recent years has led to a mindset that continues to drive the trend towards automation. EGS is in a position to help automation along, especially with our inexpensive and quickly available SUMO standard systems.

3. Simple Operation
Making the operation of robotics and automation systems simple is a very important factor in operator acceptance. Thanks to the smart teach pendant, it is possible to make simple adjustments to program and positions on our systems, and also to have a clear display of operating statuses.

4. AI and Digitalisation
It is becoming increasingly important to bring automation and robotics into the digital factory. Here at EGS, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), condition monitoring and predictive maintenance are not just buzzwords. With the IIoT brand  nexofox, we offer an IIoT-ready option for all our systems as well as customised customer solutions for which a wide variety of interfaces can be considered.

5. Reuse of Robots
Retrofitting and reusing robots is standard practice at EGS. A robot is a universally usable machine that can be used flexibly. To find out what is important to consider and what options are available, read our detailed article on our knowledge page: Good 2 Know