Introduction to the use of industrial robots in the Pearl River Delta

"Machine Substitution" is leading a new wave of industry. Then, what is the status of the development of the robotics industry in the Pearl River Delta? A few days ago, the Pearl River Delta Robotics Industry Development Exchange Conference was held in Songshan Lake. At the meeting, the “Pearl River Delta Robot Industry Report” jointly completed by Songshan Lake High-tech Zone and the authoritative consulting agency Rui Industrial Consultation Service Co., Ltd. was officially released. The “Report” data shows that This year, the sales volume of robots in the Pearl River Delta region will exceed 7,000 units, and the Pearl River Delta region has become a leader in domestic “machine substitution”.

Pearl River Delta robot industry growth rate higher than the country

According to the data provided by the “Report”, in 2013, the sales volume of China's industrial robots (statistics robots only) totaled 36,860 units, an increase of 60.4% over 2012. In 2014, the sales volume of robots nationwide will reach more than 46,000 units, an increase of nearly 30% compared to 2013. The "Report" pointed out that with the gradual deepening of industrialization of robots in various parts of China, the industrial robot market in China will continue to grow steadily at a rate of over 25% in the next 2 to 3 years, among which auto manufacturing, 3C, and food and beverage industries will affect industrial robots. Demand will grow rapidly.

The growth rate of the robot industry in the Pearl River Delta region is significantly higher than that of the entire country. In 2013, the sales volume of robots in the Pearl River Delta exceeded 5,000 units, an increase of 128.5% over 2012. The growth rate was more than double the growth rate of industrial robots in the entire Chinese mainland in 2013, with sales exceeding RMB 1 billion. This year, sales of robots in the Pearl River Delta will exceed 7,000 units, and sales will increase by more than 40% from last year.

Driven by strong market demand, the “Report” predicts that in the next 2-3 years, the market for industrial robots in the Pearl River Delta will continue to grow at a high rate of over 30%. The Pearl River Delta Region has become China’s “machine substitution” and A new round of leaders and "engines" for manufacturing upgrades.

The Pearl River Delta is a major agglomeration area of ​​the domestic manufacturing industry. Manpower demand has been relatively strong for industrial development. With the rising cost of labor in recent years, the Pearl River Delta is setting off a wave of “machine-for-machine substitutions”. Since 2013, Guangzhou, Foshan, Zhongshan, Dongguan and other places have successively introduced policies to promote “machine substitution”. The "Report" pointed out that "the Pearl River Delta not only uses robots extensively, but also builds an industrial base for robots or smart equipment, and has been listed in the future development agenda of the Pearl River Delta. More and more companies have begun to apply robots to product production. Each link."

The upstream core technology of robots is subject to foreign

From the current point of view, the use density of Chinese industrial robots is lower than the world average, far lower than that of Japan, South Korea, the United States and other robotic powers. According to the "Report," "Robots are a very important product in smart manufacturing. In the future, there will be a large number of companies in China that need such automated products and automated integration companies to enhance the competitiveness of Chinese manufacturing."

In the face of the urgent needs of enterprises for robots, the current status of the development of the domestic robot industry is obviously still unable to meet the market. The "Report" pointed out that currently domestic robot companies can do core components, ontology manufacturing, and system integration. “In the short term, the opportunities for the Chinese robotic industry still come from system integration. Companies such as Boss, Liqun Automation, and Rabotech are all developing industrial robot solutions that focus on a certain industry or application. The industrial robot system integration capability of an industry is deeper and stronger."

Regarding the development status of the Pearl River Delta robotics industry, the "Report" mentions that as an important scientific research and application base in the field of industrial automation in China, the Pearl River Delta brings together a large number of domestic manufacturers of robotic core upstream components, but is subject to the overall domestic technological level. Restrictions. At present, the two product servo systems and speed reducers with the highest technical difficulty and the largest added value are still in the initial stages of development. Compared with European, American, and Japanese manufacturers, they are still aware of product performance, application scope, and customer brand awareness. There is a big gap.

Guan Enterprise achieves breakthrough in research and development of many core robot components

The reporter combed and found out that the "PRD Robot Industry Report" referred to many enterprises in Dongguan. Experts in the industry believed that the Dongguan robot industry has begun to take shape. Some companies have made major breakthroughs in core technology. It can be said that Dongguan has become the Pearl River Delta. An important force in the robotics industry.

The "Report" mentioned that in the field of controllers for robots, Googol has already made breakthroughs in the 6-axis control system with the highest technological content. It is expected that in the next 3 to 5 years, the servo system will be used in the robot parts industry in the Pearl River Delta region. And the controller will stand out and it is expected that the annual growth rate will exceed 50%. This reporter learned that Googol Technology has entered Dongguan.

Jiang Shilong, president of Dongguan Robot Industry Association and technical director of Gugao Automation Technology Co., Ltd., told reporters that the Dongguan robotic industry chain has taken initial shape and some companies have made breakthroughs in the development of the core components of robots. For example, Yingying Hi-Tech Co., Ltd. is in the field of sensors. In the field of controllers, Gosstechnik has made considerable progress in system integration in some industries. For example, Li Chung has developed robots for 3C and food and beverage industries.

Expert opinion: Dongguan robotics company can force system integration

Judging from the current situation, domestic companies still have a long way to go in the core technology field of robots. However, industry insiders generally believe that system integration is a key link in promoting the promotion and application of robots. Robot companies, including Dongguan, can be in the system. Integrate this link to achieve breakthroughs.

The "Report" also pointed out that a certain number of robot companies in China have been doing robot integration and development. For the secondary development of various applications, including robot integration companies and production line companies, the demand for China's characteristic industrial chain will be further formed. In China's basic manufacturing industry, there are a large number of customers who need to use robots. That is to say, the integration of upstream and downstream of the Chinese robotics industry has great market potential.

The "Report" mentioned that currently in the Pearl River Delta region, in the labor-intensive industries such as 3C, food and beverages, and ceramics, a considerable number of companies are focusing on the integration and development of robots in a certain area, such as Rybotech and Dongguan. Li Quan automation and so on. Regarding industrial opportunities in the coming years, the “Report” believes that the demand for industrial robots in industries such as 3C, food and beverage, and automobile manufacturing will grow rapidly. In these industries, the potential for system integrators will be very large, and robot companies should grasp Live development opportunities.

Jiang Shilong also suggested that for Dongguan robot manufacturers, we must start with the system integration, with the industry as a market segment, according to the characteristics of different industries, identify an industry, and then understand the industry, only in this way can quickly expand the market.