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April 2025 – IRS Robotics & Local Sports
Teamwork, dedication, and pushing limits—just like in sports, these values drive success. That’s why we proudly support V&L’s Dames 2 handball team, competing at the high level of the Top Division.
V&L in The Netherlands has a long history and has trained many great handball players. They stay true to their roots while continuing to strive for excellence.
With their new purple pre-match shirts, we hope to boost their motivation and help them play in ‘the purple flow’—with confidence and passion.
Wishing the team success!
september. 2024 – ROBOTIC REVOLUTIONARIES: Episode 2
A series on extraordinary companies and the people behind them. Companies that are successfully robotizing through our IRS refurbished robots and services.
This episode focuses on the incredible story of VERTICO3D. Founder Volker Ruitinga shares his vision for the future of 3D concrete printing, showcasing how Vertico combines premium quality, innovation, and accessibility.
By integrating IRS Refurbished Robots, Vertico achieves unmatched sustainability and cost-effectiveness in their machines and production process. Hear how their cutting-edge technology is reshaping industries and pushing the boundaries of creativity!
March. 2024 – ROBOTIC REVOLUTIONARIES: Episode 1
A new series about special companies and the people behind them. Companies that successfully robotize through our IRS refurbished robots and services.
This episode highlights AKAB, a remarkable family-run company led by brothers Tren and Rowen Potma under the inspiring support of their father and founder, Michel Potma.
Listen what Rowen and Tren have to say about how IRS Refurbished helps them t0 produce 700 doors weekly with unmatched efficiency and sustainability. Great to put these men, their team and this company in the spotlight.
dec. 2023 – Economie / Dagblad De Limburger
At IRS Robotics, we’re proud to be innovators in sustainability, robotics, and circularity. Recently, our efforts were highlighted in Dagblad De Limburger, showcasing our commitment to both environmental responsibility and delivering cost-effective robotics solutions.
Our collaboration with partners like the Brabant Development Company, Vanderlande, and ASML has strengthened our focus on circularity. By refurbishing robots, we not only help businessess to reduce costs but also contribute to a more sustainable and eco-conscious industry.
Patrick Waltmans, director-owner of IRS Robotics, emphasized:
These certificates enhance transparency and speak volumes about the sustainablity efforts of companies and organizations.
Our CO2 Certificates allow us to demonstrate the tangible impact of our sustainability efforts. This includes:
As a company, we believe in staying ahead of industry trends. By adopting the CO2 certificate early, we’re reinforcing our position as leaders in sustainable robotics. This proactive approach not only benefits our clients but also aligns with global efforts to combat climate change.
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jun. 2023 – Circular Manufacturing Industry
They have actually been working on circularity for twenty years, but don’t ask them about a raw materials passport or other terminology. “We started refurbishing robots and helping them find new owners, because we thought it would be scandalous to let them end up on the scrap heap,” says Patrick Waltmans. Together with his brother Jeroen, he is the director-owner of IRS Robotics. They started with five robots discarded by Philips, now they refurbish and sell hundreds of them every year.
mrt. 2023 – De Limburger
Professional refurbished robots are on the rise: Weert’s company makes cast-offs almost new again: “A lively marketplace has emerged worldwide for old devices in a new guise. IRS Robotics in Weert has been a well-known broker in affordable, second-hand robot assistants for twenty years.”
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jan. 2020 – De Limburger
SMEs also work side by side with the robot: “Looking for something new, but not willing to pay top price for it? The second-hand market offers a solution. That of the ‘refurbished’ robots is still relatively small, but full of potential. Always more SMEs are getting over their cold feet.”
dec. 2019 – Vraag en Aanbod
“There is almost a need for more extensive robotization in the Netherlands, because we are lagging behind in the field of robotization. Marieke Blom, chief economist at ING Netherlands, already noted in the Demand & Supply online magazine ‘Robotization’, edition 4, that the risk for us country is more likely to have too few robots than too many. Patrick Waltmans, director of IRS Robotics responds to this article.”
okt. 2019 – Eindhovens Dagblad
“From spot welder in the car factory to egg stacker, baking tray tiller or 3D lamp freezer. IRS Robotics in Budel retrains robots.”
okt. 2019 – De Standaard (Belgium newspaper)
We are the “VDAB” (Belgiums’ Employee Insurance Agency) for robots: “The Dutch IRS Robotics searches for unemployed robots worldwide, trains them up, and puts them back on the labor market. ‘A robot that worked as a spot welder at Audi Brussels now lifts baking trays in a bakery.'”
okt. 2019 – De Limburger
Brothers from Geleen (city in The Netherlands) give redundant robots new career prospects: From spot welder in the car factory to egg stacker, baking tray lifter or 3D lamp cutter. IRS Robotics retrains robots that have become unemployed after a helpful life. So that they can again lend a helping hand in, for example, an increasingly tight labor market.
okt. 2019 – Beeldvang
The Netherlands is lagging behind in robotization. Smaller entrepreneurs have cold feet. We tackle four prejudices with Patrick Waltmans from IRS Robotics. He confirms, debunks and makes you think.
sept. 2019 – Trouw
IRS Robotics buys unemployed robots and prepares them for new jobs. Such a refurbished copy is also affordable for smaller entrepreneurs.
sept. 2018 – Zoro Feigl
Dutch artist Zoro Feigl creates kinetic (moving) works of art that play with having and losing control. We know the robot arm that plays the leading role in this new work by Feigl from factories where cars are made. In collaboration with IRS Robotics.
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apr. 2018 – Omroep Brabant Foto: Omroep Brabant
“They are selling like hot cakes. At IRS Robotics in Budel they give used robots a new life. And there is a lot of demand for that, thanks to the growing economy. There are hundreds of robot arms in a factory hall. A scratch here and there and under the dust. They have had ten to twenty years of loyal service. The robots used appear to be written off. “But they are not,” says Patrick Waltmans. “This white one, for example, once stood in a car factory and will soon be milling bathtubs in Moscow. ” No career twist seems too crazy for a robot.”
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okt. 2017 – Freerk Wieringa
The work AMG is an art installation depicting industrial robotic arms wielding machine guns, the work is controlled by a brain scanner, giving the audience the power to control and manipulate an Autonomous weapon with their mind. The work has two pieces: a military camouflage painted “GI Joe” version and one pink “Hello Kitty” version.
Video van Dutch Design WeekVideo 1 van FreerkVideo 3 van Freerk
okt. 2015 – RTL Z-Today
Telephone. Can they come by this afternoon for an editorial TV news item? Sure. Topic? A robot is not cheap. Often even unaffordable for start-up companies. Fortunately, ‘second-hand robots’ are often far from written off. We have known that for a long time, but Z-TV Today visited IRS Robotics in Budel to experience it for ourselves and delve into the second life of a robot!
jun. 2014 – Aandrijftechniek
In 2012, an official cooperation agreement was signed between Yaskawa Benelux and IRS Robotics from Budel regarding various activities and coordination regarding maintenance and breakdown services for Yaskawa Motoman robots in the Benelux. Two years have now passed and service upgrade objectives set in close cooperation have been achieved.
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