Functu brings robots to Slovakia
In a world rapidly embracing automation, Slovakia stands at an interesting juncture. While the global trend leans heavily into robotization, Slovakia is catching up, and Functu is leading the charge.
Overview:
In a world rapidly embracing automation, Slovakia stands at an interesting juncture. While the global trend leans heavily into robotization, Slovakia is catching up, and Functu is leading the charge.
Robotics in Slovakia:
Over the past five years, Slovakia's leap from initial skepticism to wholehearted adoption of robotics is impressive. The reasons are multifaceted: advances in technology, the compelling case of return on investment, and real-world challenges such as labor shortages. While the Covid-19 pandemic wasn’t the only catalyst, it did emphasize the importance of automation.
Robot Divisions:
🤖 General Robot Division:
From healthcare and logistics to entertainment and hospitality, these robots cater to diverse sectors, embodying the spirit of innovation.
🚗 Automotive Robots:
Central to car manufacturing, they streamline assembly, ensure quality, and handle intricate parts.
🤝 Collaborative Robots (Cobots):
Working in tandem with humans, cobots are increasingly finding their place across various global industries.
🍔 Food Industry Robots:
Although many processes remain manual, the shift towards automation in tasks like packaging is gaining momentum.
Slovakia's Robotization Landscape:
Despite being considered among the global "tigers" in the field of automation, Slovakia has gaps to fill. While its automotive industry is commendably automated, other sectors like the food industry largely rely on manual processes. But change is on the horizon.
Functu's Role in Transforming Slovakia:
Understanding the potential and need for advanced robotics in Slovakia, Functu focuses on:
Merging precision with efficiency, setting new Slovakian industry benchmarks.
Guaranteeing consistent, superior finishes to meet international and local standards.
Enhancing production with unparalleled accuracy, addressing Slovakia's unique challenges.
Summary:
Functu is not just a company; it's a movement. Recognizing Slovakia's potential and addressing its robotization gaps, Functu is committed to bringing the best of global robotics to Slovakia's doorstep. Join us in pioneering Slovakia's robotic revolution.
Questions:
🤝 How does the adoption of collaborative robots or "cobots" signify a shift in the Slovakian workspace dynamics?
The rising popularity of "cobots" underscores a pivot in the industry, emphasizing collaboration between humans and robots. Their sales have seen a 23% year-on-year increase, indicating their growing significance in the workspace.
🌍 Where does Slovakia rank globally in terms of robot density per worker?
Slovakia stands out, having 165 robots for every 10,000 workers, ranking 17th in the global lineup and surpassing the EU average.
🤖 How has Slovakia's stance on automation and robotics shifted in the past five years?
Over the past half-decade, Slovakia has transitioned from initial skepticism about robotics to embracing and expanding its use in various sectors.
🏭 How do larger, more automated companies influence smaller businesses in Slovakia towards robotization?
Larger companies with a higher degree of production automation serve as a model, demonstrating resilience against labor crises, illness rates, and lockdowns, thereby inspiring smaller businesses to follow suit.
💰 What has been the progression of return on investment (ROI) for robotics in Slovakia?
Previously, it was estimated that robotics investments would see a return in three years. Now, with technological advancements and changes in labor costs, the ROI can occur within one to one and a half years.
