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FeatureThe Rise of Humanoid Robots Is Driving Demand Across the Cobot Supply Chain
Collaborative robot (cobot) and actuator suppliers are benefiting from the rapid growth in humanoid robot production. -
FeatureHow Ready Are Suppliers for New Robot Safety Standards?
Robot manufacturers and system integrators of all sizes should treat preparation as a strategic priority rather than a compliance afterthought. -
FeatureAdapting to Change: How Precision Gearbox Manufacturers Are Driving Growth
Precision gearbox manufacturers are repositioning themselves as system-level enablers in the robotics ecosystem, rather than pure component suppliers. -
FeatureMarket Outlook for Precision Gearboxes and Geared Motors: Robotics and Beyond
The precision gears market is closely linked to the robotics sector, which contributed 35% of global market revenue in 2025, up from 33.6% in 2021. -
FeatureGlobal Industrial Robot Shipments Declined in 2024, Recovery Expected in 2025
The global shipment volume of industrial robots in 2024 totaled just over 505,000 units, reflecting a 2.4% decrease compared with 2023. -
FeatureTariff Headwinds and Domestic Tailwinds: China’s Manufacturing Outlook for 2025
Overall, China’s manufacturing sector is on a path of gradual recovery, despite the headwinds from tariffs. -
FeatureU.S. Tariffs Could Have Five Key Impacts on Chinese Manufacturing
Based on recent economic data and insights from discussions with clients, Interact Analysis has identified several key impacts the tariffs could have on China’s manufacturing sector. -
FeatureIndustrial Robot Forecast Update: Wide Variations Across Robot Types, Regions and Industries
The industrial robot market is facing a mixed picture over the coming years, with 2024 set to end on a challenging note. -
FeatureSteady Growth Forecast for Machine-integrated Robots as Partnerships Develop
Partnerships are increasingly being announced between robot vendors and automation providers to develop new products and solutions. -
OpinionSiemens’ Cooperation with Robot Vendors Targets Integrated Robot Control
Just before Hanover Messe, Siemens announced its cooperation with two collaborative robot vendors, UR and JAKA. -
FeatureTriple Challenge for China’s Manufacturing Industry in 2024
The ongoing housing market crisis, weak domestic demand and nearshoring trend pose a triple threat to manufacturing growth in China during 2024. -
FeatureStimulus Policies Improve Outlook for China’s Manufacturing Output
To better understand how China’s manufacturing industry is performing and its outlook for the future, we spoke with Interact Analysis Research Analyst Samantha Mou. -
FeatureGeared Motors and Industrial Gears Revenues to Return to Steady Growth from 2025
The global geared motors and industrial gears (geared products) market was expected to generate $14.2bn in revenues in 2023, and over the next five years, we anticipate the market will resume a steady growth trajectory following a further dip in 2024. -
FeatureSE Asia Territories Becoming Global Manufacturing Hubs
A series of global manufacturing hubs are being established in south-east Asia, including those for semiconductors in Malaysia, electronics in Vietnam and automotive in Thailand. -
FeatureComponents in Industrial Robots Market Forecast to Grow at 8.8% Per Year Until 2027
The global market for key components used in industrial robots reached $12.1 billion in 2022, a year-on-year increase of 14.7%, driven by production of collaborative and SCARA robots. -
FeatureGeared Motors and Industrial Gears Market: Localization and Energy-saving Continue Despite Demand Fluctuations
Global sales of geared motors and industrial gears in 2023 are expected to be around $12.7 billion, a slight decrease compared with 2022. -
FeatureGlobal Geared Motors and Heavy-duty Gears Market Reached $12 Billion in 2021
Interact Analysis has recently released the 3rd edition of the Geared Motors and Industrial (Heavy-Duty) Gears report. -
FeatureEnergy Topics Impact Market for Industrial Gearboxes
Energy is becoming one of the most prevailing topics to consider when we talk about the manufacturing industry, and the situation is also impacting the gearbox and geared motor market.