VDMA Robotics and Automation
Sales growth of 4% expected in 2024
The robotics and automation industry in Germany is forecasting a 4% increase in turnover for 2024. According to the latest figures from the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association, industry sales will therefore rise to 16.8 billion euros, setting a new record.
Frank Konrad, Chairman of VDMA Robotics + Automation
© VDMA Robotics + AutomationFrank Konrad, Chairman of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association(VDMA R+A), comments: "The positive forecast for 2024 shows that robotics and automation will remain on course for growth - despite an environment characterized by considerable uncertainty. Our industry plays a crucial role as a key technology in overcoming a wide range of challenges such as demographic change, the transformation to climate neutrality and the strengthening of resilience and competitiveness. We are optimistic that the innovative strength of our member companies will help us to successfully overcome these challenges."
The VDMA represents 3600 German and European mechanical and plant engineering companies. VDMA Robotics + Automation is a separate trade association with more than 380 member companies: Suppliers of components and systems from the fields of robotics, integrated assembly solutions and machine vision (industrial image processing).
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