- ABB Robotics and SEARI sign a strategic collaboration agreement to jointly promote China Robot (CR) certification and drive the high-quality development of the robotics industry
- Both organisations will focus on robotic product testing and certification, technical standard setting and technology research
- The strategic collaboration on CR certification will further strengthen ABB's leadership in robotics and automation in China
Today, ABB Robotics and the Shanghai Electrical Apparatus Research Institute (SEARI) officially signed a strategic collaboration agreement at the Zhangjiang Robot Valley in Pudong, Shanghai, to work together on CR certification in robotics and automation. This signing marks the beginning of in-depth collaboration between the two parties in robotic product testing and certification, technical standard setting and technology research, with the aim of jointly promoting the high-quality development of robotics industry in China.
"As a global leader in automation technology, ABB is always committed to driving industrial transformation through innovation. The strategic cooperation with SEARI not only marks an important step for ABB in further deepening its presence in the Chinese market but exemplifies the deep integration of global technology resources with local practices in China," said Sami Atiya, President of ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation. "The continuous improvement of the China Robot certification system will accelerate the large-scale application of robotic technology in the field of intelligent manufacturing. ABB will leverage its global R&D network and technological innovation strengths to jointly explore the standard-setting for next-generation robotic technologies with Chinese partners, enhancing the high-quality development of manufacturing industry in China."
The signing ceremony was attended by Wang Lei, Party Committee Member and Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Zhangjiang Group, Sami Atiya, President of ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation, Henry Han, Group Senior Vice President and President of ABB Robotics Division in China and Xu Feng, Head of R&D of ABB Robotics Division in China, Wu Yehua, Chairman of the China Robot Testing and Certification Alliance and Chairman and President of SEARI, Zheng Junqi, Director of Shanghai Robotic Industry Technology Institute, Chai Yi, Executive Vice President of the Shanghai Robot Industrial Technology Research Institute.
Wang Lei, Party Committee Member and Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Zhangjiang Group, delivered an opening speech at the signing ceremony. "As the core vehicle for Shanghai's development as a global science and innovation center, Zhangjiang Robot Valley has always aimed to 'build a world-class robotics industry cluster' and has already established an ecosystem with leading enterprises and innovation platforms. We are delighted to have facilitated this strong partnership between ABB Robotics and SEARI which is a good example of Zhangjiang's efforts to build an innovation system of 'technology origination - industrial synergy - ecosystem empowerment'. In the future, we will continue to coordinate high-quality resources from different channels to provide strong support for Zhangjiang to build a world-class robotics industry cluster. "
"The cooperation is not only further implementation of ABB's 'in China, for China' strategy, but also the beginning of innovative collaboration between the two parties in industry standardization," said Henry Han, Group Senior Vice President and President of ABB Robotics Division in China. "China is the largest industrial robot market in the world, and we have always attached great importance to the Chinese market. We are committed to working with local partners to build an open and inclusive ecosystem. With CR certification as a bridge, we look forward to working with SEARI to improve the standardization of China's robotics industry and accelerate the implementation of cutting-edge technologies in China."
Zheng Junqi, Vice President of SEARI, said, "As a leading domestic comprehensive research institution, SEARI has always been committed to promoting the standardization and certification of products across multiple fields. Our strategic cooperation with ABB will provide new opportunities for collaboration between the two parties in the field of robotics technology standards; and ABB's participation will further enhance the influence of the certification system globally and promote the alignment of domestic and international technical standards and testing and certification. We look forward to setting quality benchmarks for the industry through this cooperation and jointly promoting the standardization and internationalization of robotics technology."
China Robot Certification (CR Certification) is an authoritative safety and quality certification system in the robotics industry in China, jointly released under the joint guidance of the main members of the steering committee of the National Assessment Center, such as the National Development and Reform Commission, the Accreditation Regulatory Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the National Standards Commission in 2016. Founded in 1953, SEARI is China's comprehensive research institute on electrical technology research, products development, industrial application, testing, certification and standardization. Its business covers intelligent manufacturing, electrical apparatus, electric machinery, electric devices for marine, network control system, intelligent traffic system, etc. With several national R&D service and testing platforms, SEARI mainly focuses on frontier technology, common technology and key technology, strengthening the core technology and rapid application.
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