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The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry, Business and Industry Trends Analysis

The onset of the Coronavirus pandemic had broad effects of all facets of the manufacturing, automation and robotics industry.  By the fall of 2020, most manufacturers were struggling to keep up with demand for durable goods after weeks (or even months) of factory shutdowns, while evolving personnel scheduling to maintain social distance between workers.  The two areas hardest hit were cars and housing, which continued to be in high demand well into 2021.
The Coronavirus also emphasized the advantages of robotics.  The use of automation and robots in manufacturing tasks enables social distancing for human workers while it increases efficiency.  Robots are also being adapted to perform tasks that human staff cannot accomplish if they are working from home.  The pandemic will increase installation of robotics, as well as both private and government-sponsored investment in robotics/automation research and development (R&D).  Nations including Japan, Germany, China, Korea and the United States, all considered to be long-term leaders in robotics and automation, have significantly increased their robotics R&D efforts over the past few years, and this trend will continue at a rapid pace.  Overall, the Coronavirus caused a net loss to both global manufacturing and total global economic output for 2020.



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