Strategy paper VDMA wants a robotics offensive for Europe

Source: VDMA | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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Will Europe become the laggard in the technology race? The VDMA is now calling on policymakers to counteract.

According to VDMA, Europe is increasingly challenged by aggressive industrial policy strategies in other countries.(Image: Stäubli)
According to VDMA, Europe is increasingly challenged by aggressive industrial policy strategies in other countries.
(Image: Stäubli)

The VDMA Robotics + Automation has issued an action plan calling for the halt of the loss of global competitiveness of European economies. According to a statement, the robotics action plan for Europe is aimed at policymakers.

"Europe's economy is falling behind in international competitiveness and urgently needs to begin a catch-up race," says Dietmar Ley, chairman of VDMA Robotics + Automation. "China, for example, has consistently shifted its focus to cutting-edge technology and high-quality manufacturing. The country is pushing forward automation and doubled its robot density within four years to 470 robots per 10,000 workers. This more than doubles the EU average of 219 units."

A targeted robotics offensive could help Europe regain its competitiveness, handle demographic change, and shape the transition to climate neutrality, it continues. This requires more venture capital for European start-ups and technology roadmaps that can provide companies with security. Political decision-makers in Europe must also create an environment that not only fosters innovation but also transfers it to mass production and wide application, according to the association.

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