The Uniting Robot

28/10/2024

2 min.

A new declination of Coding Girls dedicated to industrial robotics with Roboteco

As part of the national Coding Girls Programme, with Roboteco-Italargon, a leading company in the field of robotic soldering systems, upper school and university students in Bergamo will have the opportunity to attend a training course on applications for industrial automation and robotics, a sector in strong growth worldwide, with over 4 million industrial installations. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about new technology, express your creativity, solve complex problems, contribute to social and economic progress, and learn about a rapidly growing business.

During the first meeting at the Istituto tecnico industriale Archimede in Treviglio, in the Province of Bergamo, experts from Roboteco-Italargon will guide 60 students through an interactive debate on the challenges posed by robotic solutions at work. The appointment with Coding Girls for Robotics is today, Oct. 28, from 11:00 to 12:30, at the school directed by Maria Chiara Pardi.

Further meetings and role modelling sessions will involve a total of 250 upper secondary school and university students. The course will also include on-line modules (Nov. 26-27) on robotic soldering systems integrated with cutting edge Panasonic technology and programming software based on artificial intelligence.

On Dec. 5, the Roboteco-Italargon offices in Ponte San Pietro, in the Province of Bergamo, will host 50 students divided into teams for a final hackathon on the development of a robotic soldering system for a potential client. Following an introductory session, the students will collaborate on the assigned project and prepare a brief presentation in elevator pitch style to be evaluated by a commission of experts. Talent scouts will judge the ability to collaborate and overcome challenges through creative solutions

AGENDA

11.00 | WELCOME

Onelia Onorati, journalist, Fondazione Mondo Digitale ETS Press Office and Communications

11.15 | TRAINING SESSION: Robotics for Industry

Marianna Coletta, Marketing Specialist, Roboteco Italargon
Serena Granelli, Human Resources, Roboteco Italargon
Mattia Mazza, Project Manager, Roboteco Italargon

12.30 | FAREWELL

Barbara Malatini, Director’s Assistant, Archimede - Treviglio

The Data: 4 Million Robots in Plants Worldwide

According to the last World Robotics 2024 Report by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), there are over 4 million operative industrial robots, a 10% increase over the previous year. Annual installations have surpassed half a million units for the third consecutive year with 70% of the new robots installed in Asia, 17% in Europe, and 10% in the Americas. China is the largest global market with 51% of installations. In Europe, industrial installations have increased by 9%, reaching 92,393 unites, especially in the automotive sector. Installations in Germany, the largest European market and the only one in the global top 5, increased by 7% to 28,355 units, while in Italy, the second largest European market, they decreased by 9% to 10,412 units, due to the automotive crisis. In fact, the Italian manufacturing industry is the most automated and its evolution over time, excluding the automotive sector, is similar to the German one (Banca d'Italia, “L’utilizzo di robot industriali in Italia nel confronto internazionale”).

The OECD predicts that global growth will stabilise. By 2024, the global economic recession will have reached its nadir, and global robotic installations will stabilise at 541,000 units. Growth should accelerate in 2025 and continue throughout 2027.

L'azienda Roboteco-Italargon

Roboteco-Italargon, with over 30 years of experience, is a leader in the development of robotic systems for the General Industry and Automotive sectors. It’s the exclusive distributor in Italy and Spain of Panasonic robots for arch and laser soldering with innovative custom-tailored solutions thanks to the advanced Japanese software. Panasonic, a partner of Roboteco-Italargon, has recently increased its efficiency, precision, and quality standards in robotic soldering. Novelties include the Welding Robot G4 Controller, designed to establish new records. Indeed, the maximum velocity of each axis has increased by up to 27%, while movement precision has improved by up to 20%. Moreover, tools like Teach Pendant with an HD 3D display and the AI-based GeniusWeldPro software simplify programming, optimising industrial productivity and guaranteeing cutting edge solutions to improve competitiveness in productive processes.

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