Avnet (Korea Branch Manager: Yongchun Kim), a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, is set to step into the spotlight by providing cutting-edge automation technologies and advanced robotics solutions based on its deep technology and expertise, as well as its unrivaled position in the supply chain, and is committed to eliminating the productivity gap among domestic manufacturing companies.


Avnet announced on the 21st that it provides a diverse portfolio of products and services to help companies accelerate innovation by introducing the latest robotics and automation solutions, thereby optimizing operations and achieving goals.

A key element to increasing productivity in today's resource-constrained environment is the adoption of innovative technologies.

Productivity gaps between manufacturers are also often determined by the level of adoption of automation technologies.

Over the past century, Avnet has been strengthening its capabilities to support the latest and most advanced technologies as technology changes.

Based on this, companies that want to introduce automation technology can use Avnet's in-depthWe help you maximize your return on investment by leveraging our technology, expertise and unrivaled position in the supply chain.

The field of factory automation is undergoing further innovation with the emergence of cobots (collaborative robots) that enable collaboration between humans and robots, along with existing industrial robots.

Unlike traditional industrial robots, cobots, which can be used for a variety of purposes, are functioning as a key element in expanding automation.

In particular, cobots are easily accessible and easy to deploy in terms of both hardware and software, helping companies quickly adopt automation.

Because the programming environment is simple, even small and medium-sized businesses without dedicated technical staff can operate cobots without difficulty.

The cobot market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 30% through 2030.

Recent advances in robotics, AI, and machine vision systems with sophisticated 3D sensing capabilities have enabled applications with new intelligent capabilities.

Korea boasts leading technology in the field of cobots and is leading the market. It is playing a key role in integrating machine vision and AI into cobots, driving developments in a variety of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.

According to a recent study by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the average density of industrial robots worldwide is 126 units per 10,000 manufacturing workers, while Korea is leading the advanced automation field with a much higher figure of 1,012 units per 10,000 workers.

“Korea is well-positioned to lead the fast-growing cobot market, with its strong manufacturing base as well as its will to innovate,” said Yongchun Kim, CEO of Avnet Korea. “In addition, the government’s continued support for the robotics industry, including R&D incentives, is ensuring an environment that can accelerate growth.”

In addition, CEO Yongchun Kim said, “With the development and expansion of low-cost automation technologies, the financial barriers to automation adoption are gradually being eliminated. Technologies such as machine vision and AI are advancing, and the cost of robotics is also steadily decreasing, creating an environment in which companies of all sizes can more easily adopt automation.” He added, “As a global technology distributor, Avnet will focus more on supporting innovation in domestic manufacturers by leveraging its core competencies.”