ABB Robotics and XtalPi have entered a strategic partnership to produce a range of automated laboratory workstations in China. The new, automated laboratories will boost the productivity of R&D processes in biopharmaceuticals, chemical engineering and chemistry, and new energy materials. “Our collaboration with XtalPi marks another milestone for ABB’s collaborative robots in the life sciences…
ABB launches IRB 930 SCARA robot to transform pick-and-place and assembly operations
• Designed to meet growth opportunities in key markets including electronics, automotive, and renewable energy production • Delivers 10% increase in throughput compared to other SCARA robots in its class by handling more and heavier workpieces at once • Offers 200% stronger push-down capability for force-intensive operations – improving productivity and product quality ABB Robotics…
ABB extends no-code Wizard Easy Programming to industrial robots
· ABB first manufacturer to offer intuitive, block-based no-code programming for cobots and the full range of six-axis industrial robots. · First-time users can program their collaborative and industrial robots within minutes for free. · System integrators and other expert users can develop, share, and customize advanced programs for application-specific functionality. ABB Robotics has extended…
ABB Robotics and Porsche Consulting collaborate to automate the construction industry
• Collaboration to integrate automation, advanced planning, and design of large-scale factories to transform modular housing manufacturing • Construction sector automation forecast to rise by 85% by 2030 as demand increases for new and better housing in the face of rising sector labor shortages ABB Robotics and Porsche Consulting have announced their collaboration to drive…
ABB Robotics launches OptiFact to unlock full potential of factory data
• OptiFact collects, manages, and analyzes data from hundreds of factory devices centrally, saving up to 25% time in data collection and analysis • The new platform, which complements ABB Robotics’ existing digital solution suite, helps factory operators increase production uptime by up to 20% • Pilot projects confirm OptiFact’s ease of use, ability to…
ABB expands education offering with launch of the IRB 1090
• New IRB 1090 robot, authenticated by STEM.org is designed to upskill students for the future of work • Industrial education robot, powered by ABB’s OmniCore controller, includes the latest advancements in robotics such as energy-saving power grid feedback solutions • 100 free RobotStudio® premium licenses included with purchase of IRB 1090 robot ABB Robotics…
ABB to invest $280 million in its European Robotics hub in Sweden
· Significant upgrade of the site in Västerås follows recent investments in China and the United States · 65,000 m2 integrated Robotics Campus replaces existing site bringing together automated manufacturing, R&D, customer experience, and training centers to develop next-generation AI-enabled technologies, strengthening the company’s global leadership · Campus will strengthen ABB’s “local for local” setup…
ABB’s latest GoFa cobots set new benchmark with heavier payloads, longer reach
ABB has launched two new variants of its GoFa collaborative robot. The GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 open new possibilities for companies to leverage cobot automation for enhanced efficiency. Handling payloads of up to 10 and 12 kilograms with market-leading repeatability, the cobots accomplish an expanded range of tasks in close collaboration with factory workers,…
ABB showcases high-performance motor solutions at EASA 2023
ABB during the 2023 EASA Convention, June 25-27, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, to meet with experts, view innovative solutions, and learn how selecting the right motor is critical to the success of your application or process. The full lineup of ABB solutions at this year’s conference includes:…
World’s most remote robot automates Amazon reforestation project
• Pilot project between ABB Robotics and non-profit organization Junglekeepers demonstrates potential of robotics and Cloud technology in reversing deforestation • Using solar power, YuMi automates seed planting, making reforestation in the Amazon faster, more efficient and scalable • Project made possible by RobotStudio® Cloud technology: ABB experts simulate, refine and deploy robotic programming in…
ABB Robotics opens U.S. packaging and logistics headquarters
ABB today officially opened its new Robotics Packaging and Logistics Headquarters north of Atlanta in Alpharetta, Georgia. The new facility will serve as ABB’s dedicated center for robotic automation solutions in the logistics and packaging industries. ABB Robotics’ dedicated Packaging and Logistics facility in Atlanta, Georgia develops next generation AI-enabled robotic skills to help U.S.…
ABB helps iconic Maid of the Mist boats go green
Anyone who’s visited Niagara Falls in the summer has surely watched the famed Maid of the Mist boats ply the waters of the Niagara Gorge. These sightseeing tour vessels, which appear tiny from above, seem to get perilously close to the thundering water from both the American and Canadian falls, crashing down roughly 180 feet.…
ABB closes automation skills gap with new robotics education package
ABB Robotics is continuing to close the global education gap in automation and prepare students for the future of work with the launch of a ready-to-use education package. Comprising a GoFa collaborative robot (cobot), teaching materials, and a globally recognized technical qualification, the package is part of ABB Robotics global campaign to help workers thrive…
ABB closes automation skills gap with new robotics education package
ABB Robotics is continuing to close the global education gap in automation and prepare students for the future of work with the launch of a ready-to-use education package. Comprising a GoFa collaborative robot (cobot), teaching materials, and a globally recognized technical qualification, the package is part of ABB Robotics’ global campaign to help workers thrive…
ABB’s AI-enabled robotic item picker makes fulfillment faster and more efficient
ABB Robotics has enhanced its industry-leading logistics automation portfolio with the launch of the Robotic Item Picker – a new AI and vision-based solution that can accurately detect and pick items in unstructured environments in warehouses and fulfillment centers. “The explosion of e-commerce, changing consumer demands, and global labor shortages are driving the need for…
ABB predicts top US robotics trends
• Labor shortages present new opportunities for robotic automation • AI and connected digital networks will make robots easier to use, enabling them to take on more tasks in new industries • More specialist partnerships between industry and educators will close the robotics skills gap With annual revenue in the U.S. robotics market expected to…
ABB to showcase next-generation robotic technologies at Automate 2023
ABB Robotics will feature next-generation robotic technologies enabling businesses to efficiently adapt production to variable market demands at the Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit at Automate 2023, May 22–25 (Booth #5623). With an emphasis on flexibility and simplicity, ABB’s mission is to provide the benefits of the automation industry’s most comprehensive and integrated portfolio…
ABB completes acquisition of Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business
ABB announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business. The transaction was originally announced August 11, 2022, and financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in 2021. The acquisition of this business is part […]
ABB completes acquisition of Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business
ABB announced today it has completed its acquisition of the Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business. The transaction was originally announced on August 11, 2022, and the financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in 2021. The acquisition of this business…
ABB transforms AMR performance with launch of Visual SLAM technology
· New AI-enabled navigation technology allows AMRs to make intelligent decisions in dynamic and challenging environments · Technology reduces commissioning time by up to 20 percent, requiring less calibration and no change to infrastructure ·Increases flexibility for fast-changing intralogistics requirements in production, logistics, healthcare, and retail ABB Robotics has transformed its Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)…
ABB invests $170M in the US
ABB is accelerating its growth strategy in the United States by investing approximately $170 million and creating highly skilled jobs in manufacturing, innovation, and distribution operations. ABB is committed to growing in the U.S. by investing in its electrification and automation businesses that meet increased demand from industry-leading customers while supporting the clean energy transition…
ABB to expand robotics factory in US
• Investment of $20 million will increase production at its existing Auburn Hills facility and strengthen ABB’s US leadership • Newly expanded, highly automated facility will create new jobs in the state of Michigan • Expansion featuring the latest in automated and advanced manufacturing processes to open November 2023 ABB has strengthened its commitment to…
Top industrial connectivity and digital-transformation trends: Part 1 of 2
Discrete automation’s edge devices include actuators, sensors, and connectivity components such as gateways and motor-mounted controllers. Many of these components feature computational capabilities to minimize data bandwidth and latency issues associated with legacy versions of centralized control. Their installation at the furthest reaches of automated equipment means their processing power is situated to filter and…
ABB robots help tackle COVID by automating neutralizing antibody test
ABB Robotics has developed an automated neutralizing antibody testing system with the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) that is the most effective means of determining an individual’s immunity to various strains of COVID. Developed by ABB Robotics, Life Sciences, and Healthcare Lab, located at the Texas Medical Center Campus in Houston, Texas, the system…
Where brushless servo motors have the edge
While there are many motor types to choose from, brushless servo motors have some advantages that make them the motor of choice in many applications. Bob Merrill Product Manager Servo motors ABB There are many motor types out there for engineers to choose from, and which is the best selection depends on each individual application. […]