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Plant Automation September 15, 2022

Re-industrialization at risk from automation education gap

A survey by ABB finds there is a growing desire to reshore or nearshore manufacturing, but there's a major automation education gap, which could hamper efforts.

By ABB
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Sustainability May 26, 2022

Groups working together on energy management future

IfM Engage, University of Cambridge and ABB have teamed up to develop a blueprint for better and more sustainable ways of working.

By ABB
Robotics March 17, 2022

Three robotic automation trends in 2022

Post-pandemic acceleration continues for robots in new sectors like logistics and retail, and speeds up for EV production as well as increased robotic adoption by manufacturers.

By ABB
Mechanical & Electrical May 13, 2021

Manufacturer invests in Florida electrical equipment facility

Integrating latest design technology and adding new jobs to build on nearly 50 years of growth in Florida.

By ABB
Mechanical & Electrical May 1, 2020

SACE air circuit breakers by ABB

The SACE Emax 2 air circuit breakers are rated up to 6,300 amps and have been designed to increase efficiency.

By ABB
Oil and Gas December 10, 2019

Swimming robots used for oil and gas operations

Simcoa used ABB’s submersible inspection robot service, TXplore, to perform an internal inspection for one of their power transformers that was leaking oil.

By ABB
Oil and Gas November 22, 2019

Subsea power technology system developed for offshore operations

ABB’s subsea power distribution and conversion technology system brings the potential for cleaner, safer and more sustainable offshore oil and gas production for distances up to 600 km.

By ABB
Discrete Manufacturing August 12, 2019

Global manufacturer names new CEO

ABB's board has appointed Björn Rosengren as chief executive officer (CEO) effective March 1, 2020.

By ABB
Oil and Gas July 30, 2019

Oil refinery modernization project in Kazakhstan

ABB has won a multi-million-dollar order to modernize a major oil refinery in Kazakhstan as part of the country's program to elevate the oil, gas and chemicals industry and accelerate growth nationally with digital technology.

By ABB
Mechanical & Electrical August 14, 2017

Low-voltage switchgear

The ReliaGear UL 1558 low-voltage switchgear features circuit breakers with embedded logic capabilities that make the switchgear safer and more compact, flexible, and reliable.

By ABB
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Plant Automation July 11, 2023

IRB robot series for energy saving

ABB expands large robot family with four energy saving models, 22 variants Four new robots with 22 variants offer greater choice for customers in automotive, EV and a wide range of sectors Enhanced range delivers superior performance and up to 20% energy savings Class-leading repeatability with a minimum of 0.03mm deviation to improve production quality ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot range with four new models and 22 variants offering more choice increased coverage and greater performance. The next generation models include the IRB 6710, IRB 6720, IRB 6730 and IRB 6740, suitable for payloads ranging from 150kg to 310kg, with a reach from 2.5m to 3.2m, offering customers greater choice and significant performance and energy efficiency improvements. “Sustainable production is a major priority of automotive manufacturers, with 78 percent of companies identifying it as important to their business and a further 77 percent identifying it as a priority for their customers” said Marc Segura, President of ABB’s Robotics Division. “ABB’s four new robots offer 22 variants and energy savings of up to 20 percent, responding to our customer’s needs; offering more choice and greater flexibility for more sustainable production.

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