The robotics and automation industry is currently enjoying full order books. However, as in many areas, there are also supply bottlenecks here due to disrupted supply chains. According to the VDMA, there is a particular shortage of electrical engineering and electronic components.
The robotics and automation sector in Germany is benefiting from a boom in demand: Incoming orders rose by 38 per cent in the first four months of 2022 compared to the previous year. The dynamic market development had already been announced with the results for 2021. Industry turnover recently increased by 13 per cent - more than expected. „The robotics and automation industry is booming„, says Frank Konrad, Chairman of VDMA Robotics + Automation. „However, suppliers will not be able to process the orders on their books as quickly as usual. The challenge now is to manage bottlenecks in the supply chains.“
The industry forecast for robotics and automation falls with a Sales up 6 per cent is also positive for 2022 - but already reflects the severely disrupted supply chains with a reduced expectation. In particular Shortage of electrical engineering and electronic components extends delivery times.
Experts believe that the increased use of robotics and automation is essential in order to achieve climate and environmental protection targets in the future and to operate sustainably: In the latest trend survey conducted by automatica, Messe München, 88 per cent of industry decision-makers believe that robots ensure the quality standards for products in sustainable high-tech manufacturing.
Source: VDMA
