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Welcome to ABB Control Room solutions - your experts in Control Room transformation

Are you looking to upgrade a control room that's past its prime? Do you need to improve the layout, the lighting, reduce ambient noise? Do your consoles have minimal or -no adjustment? Are your operators experiencing symptoms of fatigue? Or perhaps you need to use less space? Reduce operator turnover? Maximize your efficiency, We thought so, and we are here to help.

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ABB Control Room Design Services

We've got all the bases covered as your preferred partner providing comprehensive control room solutions for the digital era, from spatial planning and high-performance furniture through to auxiliary equipment and after sales support.

Or you may be looking to build an entirely new control room, but are unsure where to start? Do you need to combine a series of smaller control rooms into a single collaborative control room? Who can you count on to create the best layout based on the most important human factors for a 24/7 environment?

As your trusted experts, we specialize in delivering the control room of tomorrow, today. We also work in partnership with our engineering colleagues at ABB who can supply the full range of integrated industrial automation and control systems.

Control room design

Unique, modular, space-saving and ergonomic control room designs for critical 24/7 processes in any industry, utility or public facility.

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BUT BEFORE WE GET GOING, DID YOU KNOW...

An average of 5% of global production capacity is lost every year.
40% of lost time is down to behavioral factors such as fatigue and compromised awareness.
80% of unscheduled downtime is preventable.
Research has shown noisy, open workspaces can significantly reduce productivity.
It's easy to underestimate the negative impact of poor air quality and overcrowding

Control rooms are mission critical. Operators have to be alert.

Make sure the hundreds of decisions they have to make are the best ones. To perform optimally they should be as comfortable as possible in their work environment. The best control room is a harmonious one. That's why we suggest you invest in control room excellence, right from the start.

Your smart investment will pay off over the lifetime of your control room and in the wellbeing of your personnel. You'll also be able to attract and retain the best new talent who'll expect a control room environment that's modern and comfortable.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Our range of best-in-class ergonomic furniture and future-proofed control rooms specially designed with operators in focus will drive your productivity, quality, and safety to new levels. We care about your people and your bottom line. With ABB on board you'll be able to:

Improve operator alertness by mitigating fatigue and distractions
Drive efficiency gains and reduce stress across your team
Save money using less space (consolidation can result in a 30%-40% space saving)
Promote collaboration and teamwork
Avoid potential labor issues and work injuries
Reduce costs with lower employee turnover

HOW WE CAN HELP

Efficient information overview with large screen interaction; Smart solutions that enable multiple systems to be controlled from one station; Workspaces personalized to individual users and situations; Improved collaboration using optimal sound control and integrated video.

We offer high-end solutions using smart design and smart control systems:

Our modular systems and overall design can be tailored to reflect the specifications of your brand.
Our EOW (Extended Operator Workplace) integrated workstations lead the field in promoting human factors:

Cutting-edge control room consoles specially designed and optimized for around-the-clock operations.
Equipped with up to 7 axes of motorized adjustment for depth and angles to ensure body comfort.
No competitor enables the same complexity for personalized control.

We focus on modern look and feel – you´ll be proud to show off your new control room to visitors.
Transparent project execution backed by a trusted global engineering group.

WITH ABB AS YOUR LONG-TERM PARTNER YOU'RE IN THE BEST HANDS

At ABB we set the standard in control room design taking key human factors into account. We know what's important: air quality, lighting, enhanced visibility, intelligent use of space, and state-of-the-art consoles and desks that are functional and easy to use. The versatility, quality, and robustness of our products are second to none.

Make the most of our expertise by getting us involved early in your project. Our passion for intelligent design can help you reduce your total costs.

Our extensive references run from transportation, oil & gas, power generation, mining, and manufacturing process control to police, fire, and ambulance services. Click on the links at the bottom of the page to explore our best-practice solutions for specific industries.

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Operator workplace

Touch screens and collaborative equipment

Furniture and equipment

Control room planning Design Studies

Conceptual design study packages with different involvement levels: Essential, Standard and Extended

Control room design software tools

Drawing tool and 3D models to save time and reduce costs for control room planning

Extended Operator Workplace EOW

High performance control room consoles specially designed and optimized for 24/7 operations

Collaboration Table

An interactive 55-inch touchscreen desk - a new way of running KPI discussion, shift handover meetings

Operator desks

Universal, superior and premium control room desk systems - solid and ergonomic platforms to build upon and around

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Auxilliary equipment

Highly ergonomic and durable chairs, perfect ambient and personal lighting, directional sound systems, noise dampening room dividers, or flexible large screen holders

Human factors and ergonomics in digital age

The new Cergo operator workplace

The control room of the future: testimonial from Dow Chemicals

Fewer operators with more responsibilities: how to enhance their capacities

Expert articles, videos and downloads

Where to see our solutions?

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Control room at Statoil Tjeldbergodden and other demo videos

Industry-specific control room solution examples

Our reference list of control room designs supporting digital transformation is extensive, ranging from transport and infrastructure, oil and gas, power generation, mining and manufacturing process control to police, fire and ambulance services.

Follow the best control room design practices

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Data center control rooms

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Education and research center control rooms

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Maritime operations centers and engine control rooms

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Mining and minerals processing central control rooms

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Oil & gas operation and collaboration centers

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Port and cargo terminal control rooms

Case Studies

ABB provides collaborative control room center for smart city approach

Case Studies

Tarkett enhances operator wellbeing - with advanced ABB control room desks

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