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An ABB digital monitoring system is giving chemical company Evonik real-time transparency about the consumption of every switching component in the low-voltage power supply at its production site in Essen, Germany. The ABB technology complements Evonik’s existing system’s real-time data collection. The solution also logs temperature values for switching elements and plug contacts, enabling Evonik

ABB is investing more than SEK 40 million (USD 4 million) in a new fully automated production line for the manufacture of contactors in Västerås, Sweden. Contactors from ABB Electrification Smart Power are used to safely control large electrical currents in applications such as motors, trains and wind energy. Linda Wennberg, HUB Division Manager, ABB Electrification Smart Power, said: “This

For more than 70 years, Wettex sponge cloths – Vileda in some markets – have been an efficient way to tackle jobs around the house. Every day, thousands of meters of Wettex sponge cloth are produced at Freudenberg’s factory in Norrköping, Sweden. With a focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and safety, progress is driven forward here with the help of solutions from ABB Electrification. ABB

ABB has launched a unique way to remotely monitor UPS systems, further expanding its ecosystem of digital tools for smart power supplies and sustainable energy management. The ABB Ability™ SmartTracker provides 24-7 remote monitoring of critical uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and gives users data-driven insights to improve energy efficiency and power supply resilience. Sébastien

To make the most of green energy, a site’s power distribution system must operate at peak efficiency – and fix the power quality issues that come with renewable sources. Energia Europa of Zanè, Northern Italy is a leading innovator in this field – with ABB supplying essential technologies for its E-Power system. Energia Europa produces devices that make industrial, commercial and residential sites

ABB is entering into a strategic partnership with Direct Energy Partners (DEP), a start-up using digital technology to accelerate adoption of Direct Current (DC) microgrids. The partnership involves a minority investment in Direct Energy Partners through ABB’s venture capital unit, ABB Technology Ventures (ATV). Financial details of the investment were not disclosed. DEP focuses on local energy

ABB has launched an online UPS selector tool – selector.ups.abb.com – to help organizations identify the right Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) solution for their specific requirements. The easy-to-use tool quickly guides customers to find recommended UPS solutions based on four simple questions. ABB has a comprehensive range of standalone and modular UPS solutions that deliver clean, continuous

ABB’s Empower eBusiness platform, the easy-to-use digital environment that brings together every step in the customer journey, saw record levels of usage among power customers to source electrification solutions in the past 12 months. While the number of unique users grew by 10 percent, average order value increased by 90%, as new configurators and functionalities enabled Empower users to achieve

ABB is working with Pure Harvest Smart Farms, a start-up pioneering sustainable smart farms for the Middle East, providing the hardware and digital infrastructure for its energy resource management. Pure Harvest is an innovator in sustainable agriculture, growing pesticide-free, fresh fruits and vegetables all year round in the region’s challenging climate. Pure Harvest partners with Saudi

The famous Erta slope in San Vigilio di Marebbe, Italy is a regular stop at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. For this year’s event, a new black run, the Sorega, has been built parallel to Erta. With construction of the Sorega requiring upgrades to the snowmaking system, the slope’s operator, Funivie San Vigilio di Marebbe SpA, saw the opportunity to ensure the power systems and energy management for