With demand for robots growing as companies in multiple sectors look for new ways to enhance their productivity and competitiveness post-pandemic, ABB has compiled a set of growth predictions, looking at key trends driving demand for robots in the coming year. “The pandemic accelerated far-reaching global mega trends — from labor shortages and supply chain…
ABB adds two energy-saving members to its OmniCore controller family
To meet the demand for faster, more efficient production, ABB is adding two new members to its OmniCore controller family. Available for a range of robots across ABB’s portfolio, the new E10 and V250XT controllers offer best-in-class motion control, as well as 20% energy savings and futureproofing through built-in digital connectivity and 1,000+ additional functions…
ABB partners with start-up Sevensense to drive next generation autonomous mobile robots
ABB is entering into a partnership with Swiss-based start-up Sevensense, founded in 2018 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, to enhance ABB’s new autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) offering with artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D vision mapping technology. The technology will offer customers unprecedented levels of flexibility as mobile robots will be able to navigate autonomously…
ABB expands SCARA robot range for faster, high precision assembly
ABB is expanding its range of SCARA robots with the launch of the IRB 920T. Designed to meet the requirements of the electronics industry for high-speed production in increasingly complex manufacturing processes, the IRB 920T provides the highest levels of speed, accuracy and repeatability for assembly, picking and handling tasks. “The need for companies to…
ABB Robotics advances construction industry automation to enable safer and sustainable building
ABB Robotics is driving automation in the construction industry with new robotic automation solutions to address key challenges, including the need for more affordable and environmentally friendly housing and to reduce the environmental impact of construction, amidst a labor and skills shortage. Robotic automation offers huge potential to enhance productivity, efficiency and manufacturing flexibility throughout…
ABB investing in Peak Innovation Center
ABB’s NEMA motor division is pleased to announce its support of Peak Innovation Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Their $1 million investment will be dedicated to the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment for the Advanced Manufacturing program and its Automation/Robotics, Electronics Technology and Computer Integrated Machining pathways. “Today, we are investing in our business with automation…
ABB enhances portfolio of industrial robots with Codian acquisition
ABB has acquired Codian Robotics B.V., a leading provider of delta robots, which are used primarily for high-precision pick and place applications. Codian Robotics’ offering includes a hygienic design line, ideal for hygiene-sensitive industries including food and beverage and pharmaceuticals. With the transaction, ABB is accelerating its engagement in the growing field of delta robots.…
Sustainable manufacturing: Recycle those robots!
Here’s a novel way to create more environmentally friendly manufacturing facilities across the world: remanufacturing robots. This practice, being instituted by manufacturer ABB, enables existing robot users to sell inactive or legacy robots with an attractive buy back service, rather than scrapping them or leaving them unused in a corner of the factory. Over the…
ABB offers augmented reality on a smartphone
ABB’s new RobotStudio AR viewer provides a quick and convenient way of visualizing where and how robotic automation can fit into your process using a smartphone or tablet Discovering whether a robot is right for your application has never been easier following the launch of ABB’s new Augmented Reality viewer, which has been added to…
ABB expands RobotStudio with ability to control SCARA robots from PC
ABB has simplified the use of its popular SCARA robots by giving users the ability to commission and control the robots from their PC through RobotStudio, ABB’s simulation and offline programming software. Robot Control Mate is an add-on to RobotStudio, enabling users to jog, teach and calibrate robots from their computer, making it easier than…
Motlow State Community College now an ABB robotics education affiliate
Motlow State Community College (MSCC.edu) in McMinnville, Tenn. is a new member of the ABB Robotics Affiliate Education Program. In May 2019, ABB instructors began teaching certificate training classes at the recently built Automation & Robotic Training Center (ARTC) adjacent to the Motlow campus. The 12,500 sq-ft ARTC has a dedicated ABB Robotics lab equipped…
ABB to feature two YuMi collaborative robot demos in Boston
ABB Robotics will feature two YuMi collaborative robot demos at the 2016 Vision Show … … May 3 through 5 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston — at Booth…
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ABB’s IRB 1600 Increases Payload
ABB Robotics has increased the top payload of its IRB 1600 from 8 to 10 kg, expanding the performance of this versatile robot to heavier part applications. The IRB 1600 is used in a variety of applications including machine tending, material handling, arc welding and cutting. The increased payload is available in both the 1.2-m…