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2024

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ABB Drives and Motors Help Vietnam’s Quy Nhon City Move Closer to Clean Water Goals

Without enhancing our water security, it will be challenging to grow, decarbonize, or be resilient to climate change. As such, a business-as-usual approach will not be effective.

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A breakthrough in the cold storage industry with ABB’s solar pump drives

A cold storage facility in Hardoi, a district in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, has installed ABB’s solar pump drive to use clean energy reliably, saving energy costs by up to 65%.

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Electric ovens: pushing green baking for a low-carbon future

ABB's DCT880 Thyristor power controller is driving the shift towards greener industrial-scale baking, powering SENIUS Equipment's innovative electric ovens for improved efficiency and sustainability.

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ABB IE5 SynRM motors and drives help GSK vaccine plant reach net zero

ABB has supplied ultra-premium efficient IE5 SynRM (synchronous reluctance) motor and drive packages to modernize pumping applications and boost energy efficiency at GSK’s vaccine plant in Hungary.

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Close collaboration between Advansor and ABB ensures energy-efficiency and reduction of waste

Energy-efficient technology and innovative collaboration results in increased earnings and clear improvements for the environment.

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MPS is making egg farming more sustainable, supported by ABB’s drives technology

Better control of ventilation fans, pumps and conveyors saves energy, cuts waste and provides healthier and safer conditions for the chickens. All of these represent important steps towards more sustainable egg production, with ABB drives playing a crucial role.

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Lifting energy efficiency to new levels in sewage treatment with ABB drives and motors

Replacing the older variable speed drive (VSD) with an ABB ACQ580 water and wastewater drive, paired with an ABB IE5 synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motor, promises significant energy savings.

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Egypt’s New Administrative Capital trusts ABB’s ultra-low harmonic drives to keep its crucial HVACR systems working well

ABB and its authorized channel partner, Quasi Systems, have been among the key technology implementation providers for the innovative energy-saving HVACR solutions installed in many of the New Alamein City's buildings.

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Expanding irrigation hours to cultivate pistachios using the ACQ80 solar pump drive

Esteban Carrero, an agricultural company specializing in pistachio cultivation, has achieved 100% more system availability and reduced 90% of inсident by installing the ACQ80 variable speed drive for solar pumping.

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ABB rectifier system powers Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ hydrogen production technology development

This project supports Mitsubishi's vision to realize a hydrogen ecosystem by building the entire hydrogen value chain from upstream to downstream.

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ACH580 drives control ventilation fan motors in Augustinum retirement home kitchens, giving up to 40% energy savings

Energy costs can be reduced by up to 40%, giving total savings of up to €200,000 per year. ABB's HVAC drives play a crucial role in controlling the fan speeds.

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Delivering stability and efficiency with ABB PLCs in the Faroe Islands

ABB synchronous condensers and AC500 PLCs help provide stability in the Faroe Islands’ pursuit of a greener future!

2023

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Supporting waterworks to increase energy production using regenerative drives to feed excess power back to the power grid

With this solution, ABB has implemented one of the first certified power generation plants for drinking water supply in Germany.

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ABB Ability™ Mobile Connect helps PTTS bring value and peace of mind to Indonesian customers

In Indonesia, a vast country with 3 time zones, the ability to solve problems quickly in customers’ business-critical applications – without the need to visit the customer site – has been warmly welcomed.

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Againity’s key to secure a green and clean future with ABB PLCs and drives

Since the early 20th century, Norrköping, Sweden has been home to major turbine and pump manufacturers. Today, a small company is revolutionizing the world of energy production in pursuit of a greener future.

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Preventing recirculation pump failures with ABB water and wastewater drives

Pump cleaning function in ABBs water and wastewater drives helps prevent damage to the wastewater pumping operations.

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Sludge press manufacturer switches to ACS180 machinery drives and get high performance at right cost

Giving fine-tuned control of the demanding sludge dewatering process, where the water content is often fluctuating, the ABB ACS180 machinery drive has proved to be the perfect solution.

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Broager’s CO2 neutral district heating: Harnessing solar and geothermal energy, with ABB technology

The local district heating plant shows the way towards a more sustainable future. Here, CO2-neutral district heating is produced by, among other things, utilizing the cool local groundwater as a heat source.

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ABB cooling solutions save up to 30% annual energy use in New Alamein City

New Alamein City in northwest Egypt comprises the presidential palace, commercial centers, residential towers and luxurious resorts, and hosts about 3 million residents.

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Reducing food waste with ABB PLCs and drives

About 14 percent of all food produced for human consumption is lost before it reaches consumers. A growing number of people around the world lack access to fresh food. Not to mention the impact that it has on the environment and climate.

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Runtech vacuum solutions with ABB technology enable major energy savings in paper machine applications

ABB is supplying purpose-designed drives and motors for energy saving Turbo blowers.

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Paving the way in Brazil with ABB's control and automation solutions

When told to imagine a road, many people will think of a black path, fading in the distance. When asked what smell they associate with summer, many describe the smell of rain on hot asphalt.

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Sanmar Shipyards builds the zero-emission tugs of the future using ABB technology

ABB is supplying liquid-cooled drives for Sanmar's and Elkon's current electric tug projects.

Hareid Group’s shore power solutions use ABB drives to supply clean electricity to ships

Hareid Group produces solutions to supply electricity to ships moored at the quayside. The shore connection helps to eliminate emissions, noise and vibration. ABB's ACS880 Multidrives are at the heart of the shore power solutions.

Electric lifting: higher efficiency and lower noise pollution in the nautical industry

Boat Lift has developed a full-electric solution to lift boats and vessels. With ABB technologies, the machine cuts energy costs by 40%, covering an entire working day with just one battery charge and offering optimal acoustic comfort.

Kuhmo pioneers energy-efficient timber production with ABB SynRM motors and drives

Finnish sawmill operator Kuhmo was the first company in the world to use ABB IE5 SynRM motors in a timber drying process. Its latest plant upgrade could produce six-figure energy savings in just a couple of years with highly efficient ABB motors and regenerative drives.

Textile dyeing and finishing machine maker uses trusted cooperation with ABB to achieve top quality and reliability

Dilmenler Textile Machinery has partnered closely with ABB to get key benefits from customized drives, PLCs, application engineering support, and advanced tools that make machine building and commissioning easy and reliable.

Clean network for fantastic energy output in wastewater treatment

In the past, sewage treatment facilities only cost money, but today they supply energy for in-house consumption in the process and much more. To make sure all this works smoothly, no network of any kind can form in the power network.

Variable speed drives from ABB ensure reliable water operations at Audebo Pump Station in Denmark

Ensuring reliable draining of surface water to prevent flooding is the reason why Audebo pump station chose ABB’s variable speed drives for their pumps.

2022

ABB drives increase energy efficiency and improve access to clean water in Vietnam

Access to clean water posed a challenge to Kim Dong district in Vietnam. ABB drives play a major role in boosting the performance, reliability and energy efficiency of the pumping operations for the new water plant.

Furniture sanding machine manufacturer finds compact ACS180 variable speed drive to be the perfect solution

Leading Chinese furniture sanding machine builder, Guangdong MOOC Technology, chose ABB's compact variable speed drives to overcome risk of overloads in their machines.

Variable speed drives keep the water pressure up and electricity consumption down in Denmark

Say goodbye to pressure surges in the water pipes and hello to 20% lower electricity bills. These are two of the main gains that Knabstrup Vandværk achieved after installing ABB ACQ580 drives for water and wastewater in their waterworks in Denmark.

Commissioning and parameter setting on drives is now faster and costs less, using a smartphone

ABB’s authorized partner Lamb remotely set up the parameters on the new drive for Straub Cosmetics GmbH, in Germany. Learn more about the quick and simple solution for remote commissioning and parameter setting on drives.

A municipal water supplier in Italy gains significant operational benefits with a plug-and-play condition monitoring for powertrains

Italian municipal water utility CAFC is turning to digital technology with the help of ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring service for powertrains to accomplish three key objectives: maximize reliability, increase plant availability and minimize the need for maintenance. Learn more.

Machine builder in Turkey adopts ABB drive that’s precisely ‘fit-for-purpose’ for food and beverage applications

Optimak, leading Turkish machinery manufacturer, adapted ABB's fit-for-purpose machinery after realizing the significant benefits, due to adaptive programming and the wide range of fieldbus communications possibilities.

Ensuring the safety of drivers in the longest road tunnel in Poland

Invisible from the car but having a huge impact on drivers' safety and comfort - ABB's electrification and drive solutions to keep critical infrastructure in Poland's longest road tunnel running smoothly.

Kinectrics’ state-of-the-art grid simulation laboratory is based on ABB technology

GridSim’s team of highly experienced engineers, leveraging ABB’s ACS6000 converter technology, work alongside global manufacturers to bring products to market quickly and cost effectively - says David Harris, President and CEO of Kinectrics.

ABB drive solutions help Wellington Water in New Zealand achieve up to 10% in energy savings

Using ABB’s all-compatible ACQ580 drives with built-in intelligent pump control feature, Wellington Water can simplify its pumping processes and motor control while ensuring energy efficiency.

ABB drives and motors help increase sustainable aquaculture in Chile

To control the operation of the propulsion system onboard the Owurkan clinical vessel in Calle Calle River, Chile, ABB speed drives and high-efficiency motors were employed. A total of 20% of energy consumption was reduced, ensuring sustainable aquaculture.

Mooring and anchoring of new M/S Viking Glory ferry is fast, efficient and secure with ABB deck machinery winch drives

The latest addition to the Viking Line's fleet of cruising ferries, the M/S Viking Glory, has entrusted ABB Drives to precisely control the deck machinery on the 220-m vessel. This ensures perfect winches movements, for fast, safe connection in harbor.

ABB drives help brew good beer

The ACS355 drives were employed by the Tröegs Independent brewing to help with all aspects of brewing. Designed for the simple and visual sequence of programming, the drives help make their applications run more efficiently.

AFV Beltrame’s steel plants save energy with ABB drives and motors

AFV Beltrame Group, headquartered in northern Italy, deployed ABB drives and motors to save energy in the water pumping systems that cool the production machinery. The drives regulate the speed of the pumps and reduce energy consumption when the operating cycle is discontinuous.

When luxury meets energy efficiency

Amanbagh resort in Rajasthan, India saved around 30% energy annually by installing ABB drives in their facility. Variable speed drives adjust the motor speed of fans or pumps to meet the current building needs.

Supporting a sustainable water supply for 2.7 million people in Brazil

Clean water supply and wastewater disposal systems are essential to public health. Casan, the main water & wastewater plant operator serving 66% of the federal state's population, has utilized ABB's AC500 PLCs to control optimum water flow rate and energy consumption.

ABB Rectifiers power Amsterdam’s new emission-free electric ferries

Active rectifier units from ABB provide a stable DC supply to fast charge five new electric ferries operating on three routes across Amsterdam’s busy North Sea Canal.

ABB to provide drives for Shams Development district cooling plant to maximize energy efficiency

Shams Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Island is a district development project consisting of residential, commercial, and recreational areas. In the district cooling plant (DCP) serving the development, ABB drives will play a key role in minimizing energy consumption.

All-electric tugboats with ABB drives: high efficiency and zero emissions

The ACS880 liquid cooled drives from ABB will deliver high energy efficiency, low operating costs, ultra-low noise and zero emissions for the three all-electric ElectRa 2800 harbor tugs in Istalbul. Together, all three tugs will eliminate over 5,000 tonnes of CO2, which is roughly equal to the annual carbon emissions of 1,000 cars.

ABB's ultra-low harmonic ACH580 drives improve energy efficiency for ice making at Oulu Energy Arena

As part of Oulu Energy Arena's renovation project, ABB delivered ultra-low harmonic version of ACH580 drives to control compressors, ensuring reliable and energy-efficient ice making on the rink.

2021

ABB drive technology powers next-generation hybrid coastal cargo vessel

ABB worked together with Nishishiba Electric to produce an optimally efficient solution for the next generation hybrid coastal cargo vessel under construction in Japan. ABB's liquid-cooled Multridrives will power the vessel's propulsion system while reducing emissions and maintenance costs.

ABB’s technology enables Hobart Aquatic Centre to save an estimated $36,000 in reduced energy costs

Hobart City Council in Melbourne, Australia will experience an estimated 77 tonnes reduction of carbon emissions with a new more energy efficient solution from ABB. The solution includes ABB drives, motors and Smart Sensors.

IKEA relies on ABB solutions to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint

With the installation of ABB drives, energy efficiency of HVAC system of IKEA stores in Alcorcón and San Sebastián de los Reyes will be increased by 25%. Reduction of CO2 emissions estimated at 425 tons per year.

ABB DC Drives help to ensure safety on copper strip milling line

To ensure that the milling machine will not start up unexpectedly during daily maintenance, Schwermetall Halbzeugwerk, based in Germany, uses the Safe Torque Off (STO) function in ABB DC drives to safely switch the motor torque off.

ABB drives and motors improve energy efficiency in live fish transport vessels in Chile

Collaboration between three companies – ABB, shipbuilder Asenav, and live fish transport service Patagonia Wellboat – is boosting the sustainability of aquaculture in southern Chile. The latest addition to Patagonia Wellboat’s fleet is the Patagón IX, which uses ABB drives and propulsion motors.

ABB helps make fashion industry more sustainable with innovative technology

ABB technology, incl. variable speed drives, will help create a more sustainable approach at Renewcell’s new industrial textile recycling plant in Sweden. The innovative solution can help save about 90 billion liters of fresh water per year.

ABB partners with Tabreed in effort to help make progress on UAE national energy goals

Energy Efficiency is high on the list of priorities in the United Arab Emirates. Recently, ABB partnered with the district cooling company Tabreed to use innovative technology to achieve operational excellence and save large amounts of pumping energy.

Providing energy efficient solutions to problematic harmonics

Naveen Nadesan of Remtron, an ABB Authorised Value Provider in Australia, and Mitch Palmer from AlburyCity Council in New South Wales, discuss how cooperative efforts to provide greater energy efficiency has resulted in multiple benefits.

Swegon trusts ABB HVAC drives for testing its versatile cooling systems

For many years Swegon has relied on ABB technology built into its chillers, heat pumps and multifunction systems. When equipping the new CHIL climate chamber, ABB inverters were the natural choice. ABB's ACH580 drives support the control room, the “heart” of the operation.

ABB Boosts Green Development of East Branch of Shanghai Library

ABB's ACH580 frequency converters were chosen to improve the energy efficiency of East Branch of Shanghai Library. For a huge library such as the East Branch, reducing energy use is critical to the sustainable development of the venue. With ACH580 drives used in the HVAC systems, reductions can reach up to 30%.

ABB drives provide the pulling power for Zeetug30: the world’s first zero-emission all-electric tugboat

Zeetug30 was commissioned in early 2020, and the initial operational results are looking particularly promising for Turkish owner, GİSAŞ Gemi Sanayi A.Ş. However, turning the project into reality required some ‘out of the box’ thinking by NAVTEK Naval Technologies. Local Sales Channel Manager at ABB explains how industrial drive technology plays an integral part in the solution.

ABB Drives Provide Comfort at Globe Life Field

In Arlington, Texas, home of the Texas Rangers, the outside can heat up quickly, so a retractable roof was a requirement for Rangers' new stadium Globe Life Field. For Uni-Systems Engineering the Globe Life Field retractable roof was the largest they had built to date. For this project, Uni-Systems utilized ACS880-11, the latest technology in the ABB regenerative drive family.

Softening potable water in Germany with ABB’s energy efficient SynRM motor drive package

In the Ammertal-Schönbuchgruppe (ASG) association’s Ammerbuch-Poltringen waterworks in Germany, IE5 motor and variable speed drive (VSD) packages are driving compressors to soften clean water in the water treatment system. The ABB energy-efficient motor and VSD solution is an important component in the energy management process for this clean water supplier in the region of Swabia.

IE5 SynRM motor and drive packages clearly improve energy efficiency in wastewater treatment

At the sewage treatment plant in the North Rhine-Westphalian city of Bocholt, Germany, preventing climate change and improving energy efficiency are two of their most important goals. That’s why the operators selected ABB IE5 synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) and drive packages to save energy.

Water company in Brazil gets 25% energy savings and better uptime — with ABB drives, motors and digital powertrain solutions

ABB drives, motors and ABB Ability™ digital services played a major role in helping the Brazilian water and wastewater company Saneago cut pumping energy bills by around US$700,000 annually. At the same time, the ABB Ability™ Digital Powertrain solution improves uptime by giving valuable new insight into the condition of the equipment and maintenance needs.

ABB’s drive and motor package gives AlburyCity Council water plant an energy efficiency upgrade and eliminates residential disturbances

The Council has succeeded in not only solving the problem of electrical lighting disturbances in nearby dwellings, but also upgrading their ageing infrastructure to enable their water supply system to operate more efficiently and cost effectively.

Ensuring reliable and consistent egg production in China with ABB drives

Aiming to raise efficiency on its automated egg farming lines, Big Dutchman-China began using ABB variable speed drives (VSD’s) for conveyor and fan operations – giving better uptime, ease of use and peace of mind for both the OEM and their customers.

Take a trip to the top of Europe with ABB motors and drives

Switzerland’s Jungfrau Region has two new cableways to carry visitors in fast, comfortable gondolas high into the mountains. ABB motors and drives ensure safety and reliability while saving energy.

World’s largest multi-stage water pumping stations get ABB’s support for success in India

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation System, KLIS, is a massive and bold engineering project designed to bring much needed water to the Indian state of Telangana. ABB is a key supplier of mega-motors as well as variable speed drives for starting and control solutions.

Pump cleaning function in the water dedicated drive prevents pumps from clogging

Moist towelettes and sanitary products in wastewater can clog pumps. Mittelmärkische Wasser- und Abwasser GmbH (MWA) uses the integrated pump cleaning function built into the ACQ580 to prevent this.

2020

ABB wind turbine converter brings medium voltage technology to North American market

Medium voltage converters offer clear benefits at the higher turbine power levels now demanded for new offshore wind parks. ABB’s PCS6000 MV converter already supports power ratings up to 13 MW. It is the first MV converter to receive UL certification, which means that it can be used in North America.

ABB's water dedicated drives help Unitywater get back its wastewater flow

ABB’s ACQ580 water dedicated drives are helping to reduce the occurrence of pump blockages at the Unitywater Deception Bay Pumping Station.

Producing high quality fish in a sustainable way

FRESH Völklingen produces first-class fish in large saltwater pools without any access to the sea. Instead the water in use is circulated in a completely closed water cycle. ABB’s industrial and general purpose drives control water treatment pumps in harsh environmental conditions.

Making Viettel’s headquarter a smart building

ABB pioneering technologies help Viettel Group to achieve green and innovative asset objectives for its headquarter.

Campbell’s Australia cuts costs with SynRM

An ABB synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) and variable speed drive package has resulted in a considerable drop in energy costs of almost AUD 15,000 annually. CO2 savings of approximately 131 tonnes* annually have also been achieved, thereby contributing towards Campbell’s Australia reaching its ambitious sustainability target.

ABB standard drives for HVAC keep Old Trafford diners comfortable

Manchester United recently completed a project to extend the capacity of its stadium at Old Trafford, UK. The Quadrant buildings have added around 7,600 seats to the stadium by increasing capacity in the second tier in the north-west and north-east quadrants of the ground.

Partnering for a sustainable future: ABB participates in the Royal Digital Business Conference for Green Transition

ABB Motion presented its pioneering solutions at the hybrid conference for green transition, which was jointly inaugurated by the Crown Prince of Denmark and the Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs.

ABB standard drives for HVAC improve road tunnel safety

When the E18 road link between Turku and Helsinki in Finland was to be upgraded to a motorway, ABB’s channel partner Airwecare, was called upon to supply, dimension and install ABB drives to control the tunnel fans. The fans are part of the whole tunnel ventilation system supplied by Suomen Ilmastointitukku Oy.

School cuts energy costs using ABB standard drives for HVAC

Finland’s City of Helsinki Public Works Department (PWD) Construction Management was concerned about wasting energy in its schools. One of these was Konala Comprehensive School, where the gymnasium was considered a high energy consumer.

ABB drives and motors to ensure energy efficiency at the world’s biggest beet sugar factory

ABB's energy-saving variable-speed drives and efficient permanent magnet motors to help Canal Sugar reduce energy consumption at its world-class factory in Egypt.

ABB technology helps ensure reliable freshwater supply in challenging pumping project in Shanxi Province, China

Shanxi Wanjiazhai Yellow River Industry Group Co., Ltd., has chosen ABB to deliver the major drives, motors and auxiliary equipment that will run the massive pumping stations that are being installed in the second phase extension of the Wanjiazhai Yellow River Water Diversion Project. This follows positive experience with ABB equipment that is being used in the first extension of the water channel, which was completed in 2015.

Ultra-Low Harmonic drive for the water industry is proven at Hamburg Wasser in Germany

To explore ways to minimize harmonic distortions, but without using complex and costly external filters, Hamburg Wasser, a municipal water and wastewater utility, decided to test an ABB ULH drive which is designed for the water industry and does not create harmonics.

ABB delivers high power converters for the latest giant offshore turbines

ABB’s medium voltage PCS6000 converters already support wind turbine power ratings up to 13 MW and the next generation will go even higher. The converters are successfully operating in the world’s most powerful offshore turbines.

Availability stock service makes upkeep of recycling plant easier

A leading circular economy service company, Lassila & Tikanoja, has signed a service agreement with ABB to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the company’s recycling facility.

ABB switches Athens cable car drive overnight against the odds

ABB drives service engineers in Athens modernize a crucial drive system overnight, exceeding customer expectations.

ABB life cycle services helps Swedish renewable energy company meet clean energy targets

Jämtkraft, an innovative, Swedish-based utility company that dates back over 125 years, has been synonymous with environmentally friendly energy since its inception in the late 1800s. The company relies on ABB to provide lifecycle services for the drives that control critical equipment at the plant.

2019

ABB Ability™ helps Swedish steelmaker improve processes with real-time data

In Sweden, Sandvik Materials Technology modernized their nearly 50-year-old main furnace and took a digital leap with the ABB Ability™ Operations Data Management zenon software solution to boost production.

Remote condition monitoring protects clean room environment

ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring for powertrains guards continuous production at Switzerland’s leading power semiconductor plant.

Timber saw line training for the game console generation

Veisto Oy, the manufacturer of sawn timber production lines, has adopted ABB’s virtual commissioning to safely train customers on how to use equipment – weeks before it is installed and commissioned.

Cairo’s giant Almaza mall installs 200 ABB drives for reliable air conditioning

ABB ACH580 drives with complete heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) functionality to ensure air comfort at Egypt’s Almaza mall.

Norway’s ports reduce emissions with ABB shore-to-ship power technology

New shore-to-ship power in Norway’s ports can potentially reduce nearly 15,000 tons of carbon emissions each year.

ABB motors and drives boost efficiency of Swedish waste-to-energy plant

ABB drives and motors increase efficiency of Mälarenergi’s waste-to-energy plant, while reducing carbon emission and provide stable power and heating for the city of Västerås.

ABB helps ensure comfortable climate in Swiss shopping mall

ABB’s energy-efficient ACH580 variable speed drives help ensure a comfortable indoor climate and fresh air all year-round in Switzerland’s second biggest shopping mall.

Flying in the world’s biggest free-fall simulator powered and monitored by ABB technology

Customer safety is ensured by ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring for drives.

ABB technology runs refrigeration system at Switzerland's largest bakery

150-year-old Coop reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 10,000 tons per year at new logistics center for Switzerland’s largest bakery. ABB and Johnson Controls contribute to this success by delivering energy efficient motors and variable speed drives (VSDs) to the ultra-modern refrigeration system.

ABB technology cuts energy usage of InterContinental Hotel Madrid by 40 percent

A landmark hotel is meeting its environmental goals with ABB drives and high-efficiency motors. Energy usage has been reduced by 445,000 kWh a year – enough to boil two million kettles of water.

General Magnetic, Canada

Enhanced PCP Top Drive motor performance with ABB's VFDs.

Secure, reliable water flow with the latest variable speed drives

Nobody wants problems with wastewater, least of all companies managing a community's entire water supply. ABB’s new variable speed drives (VSDs) provide crucial reliability at the key unmanned pumping station in Pietarsaari, Finland. Pietarsaaren Vesi is a municipally-owned utility in charge of ensuring an uninterrupted water supply for the population in the area.

ABB technology thrills visitors at Liseberg amusement park in Sweden

The ACS880-17 regenerative drive with position control – perfectly supports the design approach for the Gyro Swing. The drive includes integrated functional safety to meet the highest safety standards.

2018 and earlier

Bakker Sliedrecht chooses new generation ABB liquid-cooled multidrives for marine applications

ABB’s ACS880 variable speed drives (VSDs) save space on marine vessels with power density increased by up to 50 percent.

Italian firm chooses ABB products for marine exhaust scrubbers

Ecospray, an environmental technology company, uses ABB motors and drives in its marine exhaust cleaning systems which help ship owners meet new emission regulations.

Norwegian Deck Machinery

ABB winch control helps Norwegian Deck Machinery enter ferry market.

Bringing power to the Top of Europe

Towering over a spectacular part of the Swiss Alps, the mighty Jungfrau, at 4,158 meters, even looks down on the peaks of the nearby Eiger and Mönch.

Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills, Pakistan

ABB motor and drive package helps sugar mill to reduce cane-crusher energy use by 40 percent.

ABB’s technology ventilates Asia’s longest road tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir

Bengaluru, ABB’s technology central to another major Indian infrastructure project. High power drives and motors run the ventilation system with specialized safety software, contributing to the efficient operations of this critical connectivity link.

Building reliable and dependable extrusion machines

Sarem Makina relies on ABB components, such as drives, PLCs, motors, control panels and low voltage products, in their machinery for highest possible reliability.

SSAB Hämeenlinna, Finland

Progressive modernization of 151 drives for up-to-date technology on the SSAB's galvanizing line.

Wind Games 2017 at Windoor Realfly, Spain

The updraught of a special indoor wind tunnel is powered by four ABB drives, which offer energy efficiency and unrivalled split-second control.

Evides Waterbedrijf, The Netherlands

ABB's low-energy SynRM and drive technology providing estimated 20% energy savings at its latest pumping station project.

PrimePac Ltd, Northern Ireland

Plastic container maker sees 60 percent fall in energy costs and 30 percent higher output.

Enjoying the Swiss Alps with ABB

The magnificent Swiss Alps offer spectacular resorts renowned for fabulous skiing and a myriad of winter activities, including the Alpine World Ski Championship in St. Moritz.

Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics stadium, Brazil

A variable speed drive controlled pump simulates the waves at Rio2016 stadium.

Master Boat Builders Inc., United States

Drive enabled electronic thrusters improve Dynamic Positioning.

SSAB, Finland

ABB's Drives Remote Support prevented likely stoppage of coke production.

Radius Systems, United Kingdom

Why switching to AC drives for plastic extrusion makes sense.

Metsä Group, Finland

Metsä Group’s new bioproducts mill is the industry’s largest-ever investment in Finland.

Linnanmäki amusement park, Finland

ABB high efficiency low voltage motors controlled by ABB drives powers the Linnanmäki wooden roller coaster from summer 2016 onwards.

Westas Group, Finland

Finnish sawmill uses ABB's ACS580 general purpose drives to increase production efficiency.

Shakti Pumps

Indian pump supplier uses ABB solar pump drive to meet water, energy and environmental goals.

Suomen Tivoli

ABB's rapid service saved the day of a Finnish funfair and its visitors.

Ellison AC, UK

Ellison AC chose ACH550 to control pumps in heating, chilled water and condensed water applications.

Business Park cuts energy costs by 70 percent using ABB standard drives for HVAC

Two ABB standard drives for HVAC have reduced energy costs from 180 to just 50 pounds a week, giving an annual saving of over 6,000 pounds for The Castlegate Business Park.

Riecor Farming, South Africa

ACS550 general purpose drives help upgrade Riecor Farm's irrigation system: 40% energy savings, smoother operations, and reduced man-hours.

Future-proof ABB drives ensure smooth BMS upgrade

Peikko Finland Oy is a manufacturer of concrete fastenings and composite beams for the construction industry.A building management system (BMS) was installed in 2006 to control, among other services, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) within the steel component production building.

2024

Wind power, November 2024

Smart software: Unlocking the true potential of wind power

Jonas Wahlström, CTO, Renewable Business, ABB Motion, discusses how advanced software is boosting wind turbine efficiency and extending the lifespan of aging wind farms.

Sustainable Engineering, November 2024

Proven energy efficiency for industrial success

ABB’s division president of drive products, Tuomo Hoysniemi, explains how variable speed drives (VSDs) can boost the energy efficiency of electric motors to provide the vital ‘first fuel’ for decarbonisation of industry.

Renewable Energy World, November 2024

Breathing new life into aging wind turbines: A sustainable approach to renewable energy

Advanced upgrades to aging wind turbines can enhance performance, reduce costs, and keep wind energy sustainable in the race for a low-carbon future.

APUEA, September 2024

Energy efficiency: Accelerating Asia's shift to net zero

According to the International Energy Agency, improving energy efficiency is even more impactful than expanding renewable energy in the effort to reduce carbon emissions worldwide.

HPAC Engineering, August 2024

Ensuring continuous operations in sensitive lab environments

Essential for maintaining uninterrupted airflow and pressurization in labs, redundant drive packages can be invaluable in preventing the spread of disease.

Thought leadership, August 2024

Sustainable solar pumping: how drives put the sun to work

Amid the dual crises of climate change and population growth, the need for sustainable agriculture and water management has never been more critical.

Farming News, August 2024

Cutting costs and emissions on the farm: Energy-efficient manure drying

In Europe, farmers are grappling with falling sale prices and rising costs, stringent regulations, and competition from cheap imports, all while needing to transition to more sustainable farming practices.

HVAC Informed, June 2024

Improving hospital air quality with advanced variable speed drives

The need for clean, fresh air at the right temperature and humidity within clinical settings has never been made clearer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Heat Pumps Today, June 2024

From planning to power: ensuring grid stability in district heating projects

As the world strives towards a more sustainable future, district heating schemes are shifting from traditional fuel-based models to incorporate largescale heat pumps.

Sugar Industry International, June 2024

How drives and motors can optimize sugar production and increase energy efficiency

The global sugar industry faces numerous challenges, such as aging infrastructure, change in climate, rising energy costs, and pressures from worldwide sustainability standards.

Datacentre Solutions, June 2024

Data center cooling: it’s time for sustainable solutions

Amid the climate crisis, one of the most pressing issues facing data center operators is how to cool their facilities in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Process and Control Today, May 2024

Industry must double down on circularity

For the industrial sector, greater environmental responsibility comes with additional business benefits, making supply chains more resilient and profitable.

Water Online, May 2024

6 Steps To Improving Energy Efficiency In Water And Wastewater Operations

Clean water is essential for human survival, as well as for a diverse range of industrial applications, while effective wastewater treatment is critical to ensuring a sustainable water cycle.

The Motorship, May 2024

Navigating the future: electric spooling winches and the revolution in maritime deck operations

The maritime industry is shifting from hydraulic winches to electric systems, using drives and high-efficiency motors. This upgrade enhances energy efficiency, precision, and reliability in all types of marine winches,

Steel Times International, April 2024

Exploring efficient methods for sustainable green steel production

Direct reduced iron (DRI) is an increasingly popular raw material for green steel due to its sustainability benefits. But, producing it at scale depends on having the right process equipment, including motors and drives

ABB Drive Products, April 2024

Tapping into efficiency: brewery solutions for cost and emissions reduction

Escalating electricity costs pose a significant threat to the profitability of breweries, where energy is typically a top operating expenditure (OpEx).

Farming News, March 2024

Alternative protein: powering up energy-efficient, reliable production

The challenge now is to drive awareness and scale-up insect protein production. In this regard, drives and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) deployed throughout the process present a promising solution.

Poultry World, March 2024

Powering poultry farms: How variable speed drives enhance efficiency and welfare

Lei Gommers, Global Business Development Manager, Agriculture, ABB Motion explores the pivotal role that variable speed drives (VSDs) paired with electric motors can play in addressing the poultry sector’s toughest challenges.

Innovation in Textiles, March 2024

How drives, motors, and PLCs are transforming textile production processes

The textile industry faces a diverse range of challenges, including rising energy costs, complex production processes, evolving consumer trends, and a growing emphasis on sustainability.

Smart Water Magazine, February 2024

Turning the tide on waste: drives are saving water industry’s valuable resources

Meeting escalating water demands is a challenge as old as time - today water industry faces a rapidly increasing world population, rising energy costs, and an urgent climate crisis.

World Wind Technology, January 2024

Powering progress

Jonas Wahlström, Head of product management, wind converters, ABB, discusses how medium-voltage converters play a key role in addressing today’s challenges in the wind industry.

Process Industry Informer, January 2024

Driving energy efficiency in wastewater aeration processes

Aerators can be made much more efficient with today’s technology. It all starts with pairing the motors used to run pumps, compressors and blowers with drives.

HVACinformed.com, January 2024

Decarbonizing District Energy: The Path To Sustainable Urban Heating

Peter Van Den Heede, Head of Sales and Marketing, Benelux, ABB Motion, explains how electrification systems are paving the way for sustainable urban landscapes.

OFI Magazine, January 2024

Making energy savings in edible oil manufacturing

Edible oil manufacturers face numerous challenges
today. By applying new technologies to existing
production processes, they can save energy and costs, without compromising on safety, quality and compliance

2023

Sustainable Plastics, December 2023

Game-changing technologies pivotal to advancing sustainability in plastics manufacturing

Although mechanical recycling remains a prevalent practice in plastics production, the industry is also actively working towards enhancing recycling rates and the quality of recycled materials.

Global Hydrogen Review, December 2023

Charged Up: Efficient Power Supply for Green Hydrogen Production

The power supply plays a pivotal role in streamlining the production of green hydrogen. Nora Han VP for Hydrogen Products at ABB Motion outlines how the power supply can be optimized for improved energy efficiency.

Chemical Processing, November 2023

How drives and motors can deliver greater sustainability for the chemical industry

According to International Energy Agency (IEA) data, the chemical sector is the largest industrial energy consumer and the third-largest direct emitter of CO2.

MachineBuilding.net, November 2023

Key enablers for boosting machine performance using ABB solutions

Motors, drives and PLCs are all key enablers for success when it comes to boosting machine performance, as Johann Arndt, global product line manager for automation at ABB Drives, explains.

International Mining Engineer, November 2023

Overhauling the daily grind

Ata Douzdouzani, Head of Sales at ABB Drives, discusses the power of water-cooled drives in sustainable grinding mills.

Hoist Magazine, November 2023

Increasing energy efficiency in stacker cranes with regenerative drives

Joon-Sung Lee, OEM sales manager, materials handling, ABB Drives, discusses how regenerative drives can unlock untapped energy savings for stacker cranes.

Technology Magazine, October 2023

How PLCs and drives unlock intelligent industrial automation

Arnold Taddeo, Head of Global Product Management, ABB Drives explains how PLCs and drives combine to enhance performance, energy efficiency, and safety

Data Centre Review, October 2023

Are EC fans more efficient than separate drive and motor solutions?

Are EC fans the most efficient solution for data centres, or could the addition of ultra-low harmonic (ULH) technology make drives and motors the better option?

Engineer Live, November 2023

Going further together with ABB Value Providers and industry customers

ABB is committed to delivering top-quality service and support to clients all over the world, including by offering domain expertise and knowledge of local markets, explains David O’Rourke, Global Channel Manager, ABB Motion.

AgriTech Tomorrow, September 2023

The Problem-Solving Powers of Variable Speed Drives

Lei Gommers, Global Business Development Manager, Agriculture, ABB Drives explores the pivotal role that variable speed drives (VSDs) working with electric motors can play in addressing the agricultural sector’s toughest challenges.

Energy Global, September 2023

Powering affordable hydrogen

Nora Han, head of Hydrogen product group at ABB System Drives, examines how the right choice of power supplies can enable more efficient and affordable green hydrogen production.

Pulp and paper news, September 2023

Liquid-cooled drives: turning a new page for pulp and paper

Jarkko L. Mattila, and Roger Ekstrom, Global Product Managers, ABB System Drives explain why liquid-cooled drives are the ideal solution for challenging pulp and paper environments.

Business Chief, September 2023

Driving energy efficiency – the key to sustainability

Tuomo Hoysniemi, Division President, Drive Products at ABB, explains why becoming more energy efficient is crucial to achieving better business performance.

Energy Global, September 2023

All-electric tugs: driving the future

With ABB motors and drives, you can maximize the utilization of every kilowatt-hour in your batteries, ensuring outstanding performance and efficiency.

APUEA Magazine, September 2023

Accelerating the energy transition in APAC: Five steps businesses can take today

Energy efficiency is the key to reach net zero and cut operation costs. R. Narayanan, Lead Business Manager ABB Motion Asia, outlines five ways ways industrial businesses can boost their efficiency.

International Bakery, August 2023

Baking smarter, not harder

In this exclusive feature for International Bakery Magazine, Fernando Garza, OEM Segment Sales Manager, Food and Beverage at ABB Drive Products discusses the benefits for bakeries to adopt motors, variable speed drives and PLC automation.

Process industry, July-August 2023

Thyristor control: unlocking precise, sustainable and efficient electric heating

Electrical heating presents a superior alternative to fossil fuels that offers reduced energy costs with less dependence on geopolitics and higher efficiency.

Windpower, July 2023

A new generation of medium voltage wind converters holds the key to sustainable wind power

Learn how water-cooled drives can slash costs and energy usage for grinding mills

Water Online, June 2023

Making Power From Sludge: A Sustainable Solution For Wastewater Treatment

Learn how sludge, a by product of wastewater processing, can go from a problem to an energy resource with the help of advanced motors, drives and PLCs.

Global mining review, June 2023

Cooling off costs

Learn how water-cooled drives can slash costs and energy usage for grinding mills

Riviera, June 2023

All-electric tugs: the drive for maximum efficiency

ABB Motion global marine sales manager Daniel Olsson explores the role of liquid-cooled drives with the rising demand for electric tugs.

Energy Digital Magazine, June 2023

Energy efficiency: delivering measurable ROI

Tuomo Hoysniemi, Division President, Drive Products at ABB, explains how investing in energy efficiency today maximises savings over the long term.

Business Chief, June 2023

How digital technology enables industry to succeed

The industrial workforce can make smarter decisions and cut costs with the tap of a smartphone, explains Tuomo Hoysniemi, President, Drive Products, ABB.

Steel times international, May/June 2023

Drives to decarbonize

Ester Guidi, Global OEM account manager and Jess Galang, Global product manager at ABB Drives explain how by using the right motors and drives in metal production technology, rolling mills can boost their production quality, sustainability and safety.

ABB Review, May 2023

Access is everything

In compliance with European Union Ecodesign requirements, ABB has introduced a QR code-based digital platform designed to provide easy access to information regarding ABB products.

Tunnelling Journal, May 2023

Developments shaping the tunnel ventilation sector

Today's tunnel ventilation technology is shaped by evolving tunnel projects. Discover the new trends in tunnel sector.

The Motorship Marine Technology, May 2023

Limiting harmonic disruption to electrical networks on marine vessels with ultra-low harmonic drives

As the trend towards electrification of marine vessels intensifies, so do the problems posed by harmonics. Marine vessels rely on extensive electrical networks to power a series of must-not-fail functions.

Cranes Today, May 2023

Drives do the heavy lifting for autonomous cranes

Mikael Holmberg, Segment Sales Manager, Cranes and Winches, in ABB Drive Products, explains how drives that combine sensorless anti-sway and position control are the key to effective crane automation.

IEN Europe, May 2023

Keeping Cool Under Pressure

Liquid-cooled drives are up to the toughest industrial workloads. Liquid cooling involves removing heat losses from the drive using a liquid instead of air. It's a more efficient approach and it delivers a range of benefits.

Renewable Energy Magazine, March 2023

Integrating Renewable Energy Sources to Optimize District Heating

District energy systems offer a tremendous opportunity to integrate energy efficiency and renewables in urban buildings. Modern motor and drive technologies can unlock their full potential cost-effectively.

AgriTech Tomorrow, February 2023

Driving the greenhouse industry to sustainable growth

Torben Poulsen, Business Development Manager of Pumps and Drives at ABB Motion, highlights how controlling pump motors with drives can safeguard against issues by ensuring that water pressure is always at the optimal level.

Engineer Live, February 2023

Accelerating the digital revolution

Arnold Taddeo, Global Head of Product Management at ABB Drives, discusses the benefits of digitalisation for industrial variable speed drives.

European Rubber Journal, February 2023

Driving energy efficiency in the tire and rubber industry

Electric motors and variable speed drives are key to optimizing rubber mixing and other energy-intensive processes, explains Fausto Belotti, Global Segment Manager for Plastics and Rubber at ABB Motion.

Water Online, February 2023

Digitalization In The Water And Wastewater Industry — A Glass Half Full?

Going digital offers the potential to address and manage multiple issues. James Chalmers, Vice President of Global Water and Wastewater Sales at ABB Drives, outlines the benefits of smart water systems.

Biofuels International, March 2023

Demand for edible oils increases as biofuel industry grows

Edible oils are an essential source of nutrition for people around the world. Vegetable oil accounts for approximately 10% of the global average caloric food supply. This means that it is second only to cereals in importance.

Sustainability Magazine, February 2023

Energy efficiency is the practical, proven path to net zero

Tuomo Hoysniemi, Division President of Drive Products at ABB, outlines how using variable speed drives paired with high-efficiency electric motors can make an immediate impact in virtually every industry where electric motors power the machinery.

EuroHeat&Power, January 2023

Taking District Energy Systems to the Next Level

District energy systems are regarded as inherently
energy efficient as they displace buildings’ needs for individual heating or cooling. But modern motor and drive technologies can take them to the next level.

Modern Pumping Today, January 2023

Growing Demand for Desalination Requires Better Energy Efficiency

Luca Rizzo, Industry Manager of Water and Power MV motors and generators at ABB, demonstrates how the water industry can strike the right balance between increased water demand and requirements for energy efficiency.

2022

APUEA Magazine, December 2022

Rethinking HVAC for an urban Net Zero future

With high energy demand heating and cooling, city buildings are one of the primary energy consumers. Torben Poulsen, Business Development Manager at ABB Drives, explains how to increase buildings' energy efficiency.

Offshore Wind, December, 2022

Three Steps to Unlocking the Potential of High-Power Wind Turbines

Offshore wind power will sustain one-tenth of global electricity demand by 2050. The key to achieving this is the upward power rating of wind turbines, which we anticipate will reach an individual turbine capacity of 20 GW within the next five years.

World Pumps, November 2022

Compress to impress: selecting the right drives for energy efficiency

Juha Saukko, OEM sales manager at ABB Motion, describes how selecting the right drive can help reduce inefficiencies in compressors.

Motors & Drives, November 2022

Full throttle. Is the plastics industry motoring towards sustainability? Fausto Belotti finds out

Fausto Belotti, Global Segment Manager for Plastics and Rubber at ABB Motion examines how to increase sustainability in Plastics by maximizing energy efficiency with motors & drives.

Tunneling Journal, November 2022

How smart ventilation and air conditioning can make tunnels and metros more sustainable

Massive infrastructure developments in tunnels and metros put a great burden on the urban environment. Maria Fedorovicheva, Global Product Marketing Manager at ABB Drives, demonstrates how cities can focus on sustainability.

Milling & Grain, October 2022

Animal feed. Energy efficient technology for a vital food segment

Brith Isaksson, Global Food & Beverage Segment Manager at ABB, explains how the animal feed production industry can improve cost-efficiency, safety, sustainability and overall productivity of its processes.

Hoist Magazine, October 2022

Drive away the sway for stacker cranes

Joon-Sung Lee, OEM Manager - Material Handling at ABB Drives, explains how variable speed drives with built-in anti-pendulum functionality can overcome oscillation problems for tall stacker cranes.

World Pipelines, October 2022

The Future is Electric

Anand Jha, Vice President of Global Sales for Chemical, Oil & Gas, outlines a compelling alternative for pipeline gas compressors.

Reuters Plus, October 2022

Kickstarting a sustainable hydrogen economy

Chris Poynter, Division President of System Drives, addresses the key challenges as the hydrogen economy and its supporting infrastructure begins to grow.

Wind Systems, October 2022

Maximizing the Potential of High-Power Wind Turbines

Daniel Gerber, Global Product Group Manager Wind, System Drives, analyzes how technology can maximize the potential of high-power turbines.

Power, October 2022

Net-Zero Goals Require Decarbonization Across the Value Chain

Carbon is entwined tightly with almost every type of industrial process in every country around the world. Only by taking concerted steps to transform every link in the value chain, can we untangle this connection and replace carbon with cleaner alternatives.

Energy Global, September 2022

Seeing the bigger picture

Chris Poynter, President of System Drives, discusses how the entire value chain must be decarbonized in order to achieve the world's net zero goals, as well as how we can wean ourselves off of our reliance on fossil fuels.

Highways Today, September 2022

Air on the side of caution: HVAC for tunnels

Driven by global urbanization, demand for cost-effective, safe tunnels is growing. Reliable & energy-efficient ventilation is a must. Article by Frank Grundholm, Vice President of Global HVACR Sales at ABB.

Tunneling Journal, September 2022

Energy efficient motors, drives and PLC automation for safer tunnel HVAC systems

Meeting growing demand for safe and cost effective tunnels, requires engineering of all component to meet the highest standards of user safety, reliability and energy efficiency. By Frank Grundholm, Vice President of Global HVACR Sales at ABB Drives.

Riviera Maritime, September 2022

Hauling the tugboat industry towards electric towing winch solutions

Traditionally, hydraulic power has been dominant for marine towing winches, especially on vessels such as tugboats. But the tide is turning, as next-generation electric winches are rapidly replacing hydraulic units on tugboats, explains Mikael Holmberg, Winch and Crane Segment Sales Manager at ABB Drives.

Reuters Plus, September 2022

Swipe right to drive industrial sustainability

Monitoring variable speed drives through smartphones improves productivity, energy efficiency & reliability. To quickly realize these benefits, all operator need to do is commit to a digital, decarbonized future. By Tuomo Höysniemi, Division President, ABB Drive Products.

New Food, August 2022

Working from farm to fork to increase sustainability, reliability and safety

Brith Isaksson, Global Food and Beverage Segment Manager, ABB, highlights the importance of embracing technology within your supply chain and how even small changes, like the type of motor you use, can make big impacts.

Healthcare Design & Management, August 2022

Vital signs: Boosting HVAC reliability and performance

Maria Fedorovicheva, Global Product Marketing Manager at ABB Drives, explains how the wrong choice of HVAC technology can lead to numerous challenges for healthcare facilities and how these can be addressed

Water Online, July 2022

Energy-Saving In Water Systems: The Key To Cutting Costs And Achieving Net Zero

As global population grows and urbanization continues, demands on water and wastewater systems will also grow. Industrywide adoption of modern, high-efficiency technologies enables sustainability and ability to serve the growing population. By Surendra Muppana, Global Water Segment Manager at ABB Drives.

Data Centre Review, June 2022

Utilising data to avoid downtime and boost efficiency

Experts predict that data centre energy demand will increase drastically in the coming years. As cooling system accounts for 40% of a data centre’s energy consumption, it’s critical to address the energy efficiency of HVAC systems. By Frank Grundholm, Vice President of Global HVACR Sales at ABB.

Food Packer & Processor International, June 2022

Fresh advances in the drive for sustainability

Brith Isaksson, Global Segment Manager
Food and Beverage at ABB,
explains the huge untapped potential for
improvements in the Food & Beverage sector.

Bloomberg, May 2022

Decarbonizing Industries to Reach Net-Zero

Decarbonization depends on our ability to adopt a variety of approaches at every step of the value chain. Ultimately, the solutions that work will be those that create commercial value in a decarbonizing economy — especially in the most carbon-intensive industries.

Water World, May 2022

Driving out Harmonics

Harmonic distortion can disrupt and damage sensitive equipment, but ultra-low harmonic drives maintain energy efficiency while avoiding this costly problem. By James Chalmers, Vice President of Global Water & Wastewater Sales, ABB.

Bloomberg, April 2022

Energy efficiency can lead the drive to net zero

Tuomo Hoysniemi, ABB Drive Products Division President, exemplifies how high-efficiency drives and electric motors can provide the first fuel for decarbonisation.

The Engineer, March 2022

Q&A on Sustainable Solutions

Chris Poynter, System Drives Division President, joins experts from various product areas to discuss how technologies are assisting different industries in meeting the net zero challenge.

Energy in Buildings & Industry Magazine, March 2022

Boosting data centre sustainability

Maria Fedorovicheva, Global Product Marketing Manager, explains how data centers can reduce their carbon footprint with ABB ultra-low harmonics drives for cooling.

Global Water Intelligence, March 2022

IE5 SynRM motor and drive packages helping to meet energy efficiency challenges

James Chalmers, ABB Vice President, Global Water and Wastewater Sales, explains how using variable speed drives (VSDs) to control electric pumps and motors can be a game-changing green option for the water industry.

Fluid Handling International, February 2022

Reducing cavitation risks with variable speed drives

James Chalmers, Vice President for Global Water
& Wastewater Sales at ABB Drives, explains what causes cavitation and how it can be prevented by the latest technology.

APUEA Magazine, Feb 2022

Driving HVAC performance to new heights for healthcare facilities

Frank Taaning Grundholm, VP Global HVACR Sales, explores how we can move towards more sustainable and energy efficient operation in healthcare facilities.

Energy Management, January 2022

Energy efficiency leads the drive to net zero

Tuomo Hoysniemi, President of Drive Products Division at ABB, explains how adopting variable speed drives and high-efficiency motors can boost both sustainability and profits.

2021

Engineering Magazine, May 2021

Proactive approach

Frank Taaning Grundholm, VP Global HVACR Sales, on how ultra-low harmonic drives can boost
energy efficiency and save on capital costs.

District Energy, March 2021

First steps towards Power-to-X

Power-to-X, the concept of
combining a number of electricity conversion,
energy storage and reconversion pathways,
makes effective use of surplus electricity
production.

Steel International, March 2021

Driving energy efficiency and sustainability

High-efficiency motors combined with variable speed drives (VSDs) have a crucial role to play in
reducing iron and steel plant energy costs and meeting environmental targets. Pasi Mannisto examines these issues from the perspective of motor and drive specialist ABB.

World Pumps, February 2021

World's taste for desalination plants

Article written by Surendra Muppana, Global Water Segment Manager for ABB Motion.

Motorship, February 2021

A self-enclosed drive solution for changing work patterns

Vesa Kajander and Daniel Olsson discuss the benefits of the compact ABB HES880 Mobile Drive for vessels changing their work patterns and needing extra deck kit but find they’ve got no space left for the drive below.

2020

DataCentreNews, December 2020

How can active front end drives reduce operating and capital costs for data centres?

Article by ABB Motion global HVACR product marketing manager Maria Fedorovicheva.

HVAC informed, November 2020

Does Your Fan Motor Really Deliver On Energy Efficiency?

For designers, installers and operators of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, energy efficiency is rightly the number one selection criteria. This applies particularly to fan motors. However, while EC fans - the popular solution that integrates a fan, motor and speed control – are regarded as something of a de-facto guarantee for efficiency, that is not always the case.

Water Environment & Technology, November 2020

Precise Pressure Control

Article by James Chalmers, vice president of ABB Motion Global Water and Wastewater, on how variable speed drives can reduce leakage and minimize financial losses.

Water World, October 2020

Can Digitalization Take the Pressure Off the Water Industry?

By combining smart monitoring technology with drives and motors, water utility operators can secure pre-emptive asset management optimization and, in the process, drive a significant shift from reactive to real-time monitoring.

ACHR News, September 2020

How Can A Direct Drive Design Optimize Cooling Tower Performance?

This design offers efficiency and speed control.

Industrial Equipment News, September 2020

Digital Transformation Could Enhance Food Plant Performance & Reliability

The average plant may be 30 to 50 years old with only isolated pockets of automation limited to PLCs and SCADA systems.

The Maritime Executive, September 2020

Viking Line Takes the Tension Out of Harbor Mooring for M/S Gabriella

Around one million passengers a year travel between Helsinki and Stockholm on Viking Line’s cruise ferries each year. With affordable tickets and duty-free goods, it’s no wonder that Northern Europeans are taking to the sea.

Data Centre News, September 2020

Why PUE tells only part of the data center energy efficiency story

Power usage effectiveness (PUE) is one of the most significant key performance indicators to show how efficiently a data center uses energy.

Food News International, July 2020

Driving energy-efficient refrigeration

For companies in the food manufacturing sector, refrigeration can account for up to 70 percent of their total electricity bill. Yet, it remains one of the most untapped sources for energy saving.

Bodo´s Power Systems, July 2020

Data-driven Maintenance Planning for Variable Speed Drives

ABB has developed a condition-based maintenance approach for variable speed drives. Operating in the cloud, the data-driven methodology can identify the risk of potential component failures one to two years ahead. By Stefano Legnani, Global Service Product Manager, ABB.

FoodBev, June 2020

Energy efficient plant - Unlocking energy saving potential

Brith Isaksson, ABB Motion’s global segment manager food and beverage, outlines a two-step process to unlocking the energy saving potential in a process plant.

HVAC Informed, August 2020

Driving Better Power Quality in Buildings

Here, we look at how ultra-low harmonic VSDs can improve the power quality in buildings by eliminating troublesome harmonics at their source.

Tunneling Journal, June 2020

Controlled ventilation boosts tunnel safety

The use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) and electric motors to control the speed of ventilation fans in road and rail tunnels are increasingly becoming a solution of choice in air ventilation systems. We asked Frank Grundholm, Vice President, Global HVACR Sales, ABB Motion, a few questions to explain why the prominence of VFDs is on the rise.

Engineering and Mining Journal, June 2020

Market Traction Grows for Electric Mining Vehicles

Electric power can offer important energy efficiency and environmental benefits over diesel engines in mining applications.

Climate Control, June 2020

The need for dynamic, flexible HVAC systems in a changing workplace

Frank Taaning Grundholm, Vice President – Global HVACR Sales – Drives, ABB Motion, elaborates on the winds of change blowing through the commercial buildings sector and the unique challenges they are posing in terms of climate control.

Data Centre News, June 2020

How variable frequency drives and motors create energy-efficient cooling for data centres

Data centres use enormous amounts of energy, especially in cooling the IT equipment housed within their walls. However, investing in variable frequency drives (VFDs) and energy efficient motors in cooling systems can make a massive contribution to keeping energy consumption under control.

World Cement, May 2020

Progress in Real-time

Len Eros, ABB Motion, outlines how digitalisation can improve safety, reduce costs and maximise production uptime in cement plants.

Thermal Control Business Update, March 2020

Competitive HVAC technologies for geographical conditions can ensure efficiency

It’s the smoke that kills people and not the fire. So, it’s key to have efficient and sustainable systems to maintain supportive ambience in an HVAC systems.

Control, Drives & Automation, January 2020

Condition-based maintenance for drives

ABB has extended the scope of its ABB Ability Digital Powertrain concept that connects drives, motors, pumps and bearings with a new Condition-Based Maintenance service option for drives.

World Economic Forum, January 2020

A better daily commute is possible - just ask residents in these cities

It is more urgent than ever to invest in transport technologies that can save our planet as well as our urban environment. Discover more about it in Morten Wierod's World Economic Forum blog post.

Mission Critical, February 2020

Driving Improvements for Efficient Data Center Cooling

Data centers already use around 2% of the world’s energy production, and their energy demand is set to increase eightfold.

2019

Tunnels and Tunneling, November 2019

Keeping Pace

Frank Grundholm, vice president for global HVACR sales at ABB Motion, explains how variable frequency drives (VFDs) are used together with
electric motors for the effective control of rail and road tunnel ventilation fans

Climate Control, HVACR & Digitalization, November 2019

Digital Opulence

There is a growing sentiment that lavishing the HVACR landscape with IT attention will open the industry to a whole new world of possibilities, leading to greater efficiency and enhanced reliability

Thermal Control Business Update, April 2019

Choose HVAC solutions based on building’s load profile

Considering the load profile of the building based its actual location is essential while selecting HVAC solutions, says Frank Taaning Grundholm, Vice President – Global HVACR Sales – Drives, ABB, in an interaction with Aultrin Vijay of Thermal Control Business Update.

BacNet Europe Journal, March 2018

Damansara City upgraded by a Cool Solution

BACnet-enabled variable speed drives from ABB play the lead in creating a comfortable indoor
climate while increasing energy efficiency of a major development in Malaysia’s capital. Article by Sami Niskanen, Application Manager HVAC, ABB Drive Products.

2024

Press release, October 2024

ABB and Typhoon HIL create DriveLab ACS880: The next generation of HIL Compatible digital twin

Industry award, June 2024

Connectivity Edge Gateway receives Red Dot Award for product design

Press release, April 2024

ABB launches innovative solar drive for sustainable water pumping

Press release, March 2024

Ensuring safety and compliance: our commitment to refrigerant conformity

2023

Press release, December 2023

ABB contributes to accelerating the creation of circular innovations through its startup challenge

Press release, October 2023

ABB advanced power technology to play key role in green hydrogen pilot project

Press release, September 2023

ABB to roll out electric powertrain system for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel’s new steel mill in Hazira, India

Press release, September 2023

ABB invests in strategic partnership with clean energy start-up to offer end-to-end wind energy portfolio

Press release, February 2023

ISH 2023 event sees ABB present solutions for energy savings in smart buildings

Press release, January 2023

Chinese waste-to-energy power plant adopts high-efficiency drives, cuts energy use by 30 percent

2022

Press release, July 2022

Regenerative drives and motors unlock the power of flywheel energy storage to stabilize Europe’s grids

Press release, May 2022

Pulp plant decarbonizes by switching to electric drying

Press release, April 2022

World’s largest mobile grid simulator will help drive transition to renewable energy

Press release, Feb 2022

ABB technology ensures fast charging for Amsterdam’s new electric ferries

Press release

ABB helps make fashion industry more sustainable with innovative technology

Press release

ABB to deliver power converters for the world’s largest offshore wind farm

Press release

Ocean research vessel samples success with ABB active heave winch control technology

Press release

ABB integrates drive safety functionality to simplify machine automation

Press release

ABB wins $26 million contract for Fortescue’s Iron Bridge Magnetite Project in Australia

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