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ABB Ability™ System 800xA's new digital offerings for automation project optimization
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ABB Ability Data Center Automation for Alticom in Netherlands
ABB Ability Data Center Automation for Alticom in Netherlands Digitizing remote operation of micro data centers installed in telecom towers across the country
Integrated process and power control for the largest copper producer in Kazakhstan
Integrated process and power control for the largest copper producer in Kazakhstan ABB's digital solutions will help double the capacity of KAZ Minerals based on ABB Ability MineOptimize framework
Innovative project execution using System 800xA to reduce capital costs for new oil field development, Norway
Innovative project execution using System 800xA to reduce capital costs for new oil field development, Norway Digital automation and safety for Johan Castberg project
Automation systems and hardware upgrades for the largest renewable packaging facility in Pakistan
Automation systems and hardware upgrades for the largest renewable packaging facility in Pakistan System 800xA to control paper machines, power house, coater machines and stock areas
Hoist control modernization at KGHM copper mine in Poland
Hoist control modernization at KGHM copper mine in Poland Electrical upgrades and digital automation based on ABB Ability System 800xA help make ore extraction process more efficient and safe
800xA Smart Client for pharmaceutical company Recordati Ireland
800xA Smart Client for pharmaceutical company Recordati Ireland Production managers instantly view plant metrics and KPIs outside the control room
South American pulp mill expedites issue identification using ABB's Advanced Digital Services
South American pulp mill expedites issue identification using ABB's Advanced Digital Services 24/7 visualization and analysis of control loops lowers maintenance, raw material and energy costs
Freelance DCS helps increase polyamide production
Freelance DCS helps increase polyamide production Advanced and combined control with remote control features for Grupa Azoty in Poland
Freelance DCS ensures clean energy in the Italian Alpine region
Freelance DCS ensures clean energy in the Italian Alpine region Enabling power plant dimension and capacity increase
Automation modernization for Alunorf cold rolling mill
Automation modernization for Alunorf cold rolling mill System 800xA and MP200 controllers upgrade with minimal production interruption and quick ramp-up to nominal capacity
System 800xA upgrade at INEOS Styrolution styrenics plant in US
System 800xA upgrade at INEOS Styrolution styrenics plant in US Intelligent data access with Smart Client, TRIO I/O migration to S800 I/O, Automation Sentinel Maintain Plus subscription and remote diagnostic services
Optimization software integration with System 800xA for Monarch Cement, USA
Optimization software integration with System 800xA for Monarch Cement, USA ABB upgrade increases reporting capability and improves user interface
The most popular DCS
The most popular DCS ABB remains no. 1 in distributed control systems according to ARC Advisory Group
ABB process and production intelligence software wins the Golden Amper 2018 award
ABB process and production intelligence software wins the Golden Amper 2018 award Enabling manufacturers to turn data from their equipment into actionable information
Frost & Sullivan 2017 Award
Frost & Sullivan 2017 Award Global Distributed Control Systems Company of the Year
ABB power generation solutions win multiple Asian Power Awards 2017
ABB power generation solutions win multiple Asian Power Awards 2017

Symphony Plus solution honored with “High Commendation” at POWER-GEN Europe 2017
Symphony Plus solution honored with “High Commendation” at POWER-GEN Europe 2017

The new NE870 RNRP router - 2016 Engineers' Choice Awards Finalist
The new NE870 RNRP router - 2016 Engineers' Choice Awards Finalist

ABB wins GIL 88 Latin American Companies to Watch award
ABB wins GIL 88 Latin American Companies to Watch award

Innovation wins again - System 800xA is the User’s choice in China
Innovation wins again - System 800xA is the User’s choice in China

System 800xA wins the first CEE Pharmaceutical Excellence Award 2015
System 800xA wins the first CEE Pharmaceutical Excellence Award 2015

ABB receives 2013 Asia Pacific Offshore Best Practices Award
ABB receives 2013 Asia Pacific Offshore Best Practices Award

ABB Freelance DCS named “Best Product of the Year 2013” by Control Engineering China
ABB Freelance DCS named “Best Product of the Year 2013” by Control Engineering China

ABB wins 2012 Frost & Sullivan strategy prize for smart water networks
ABB wins 2012 Frost & Sullivan strategy prize for smart water networks

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The most popular DCS - 2018 ABB remains no. 1 in distributed control systems according to ARC Advisory Group

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