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ABB (Hall 6, B74) and B&R (Hall 6, E62), a member of the ABB Group and ABB's global center for machine and factory automation, will showcase a comprehensive range of solutions for packaging automation at interpack 2023, highlighting how automation can help companies tackle the production and logistical challenges posed by omnichannel retailing. Solutions will include automated package handling and

ABB Robotics has transformed its Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) with the addition of Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (Visual SLAM) technology, enabling its AMRs to make intelligent navigation decisions based on their surroundings. Using AI-enabled 3D vision to perform location and mapping functions, ABB’s Visual SLAM AMRs make production faster, more flexible, efficient and resilient

ABB Robotics has enhanced its industry-leading logistics automation portfolio with the launch of the Robotic Item Picker – a new AI and vision-based solution that can accurately detect and pick items in unstructured environments in warehouses and fulfillment centers. Using machine vision and artificial intelligence, the Item Picker determines the optimal grasp points for each item before the

ABB is supporting Renault Group by providing state-of-the-art robotics technology to help automate the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer’s production network across several key markets. ABB has delivered the majority of the 160 units of the large industrial robot portfolio over the last 24 months. The financial details of the order were not disclosed. ABB’s robotic automation solutions will help

ABB Robotics has won the contract to supply Nobia - the leading kitchen specialist in Europe - with robots for their new factory in Jönköping, Sweden. By securing the contract, ABB Robotics furthers its expansion into new industry segments, helping to make production more efficient and sustainable. The supply of ABB robots enables Nobia to achieve its vison for more flexible and higher automated

There is no doubt that the world is facing several environmental crises – from pollution to excessive waste of energy and resources to too many products simply dumped and discarded at the end of their lives. Wasting energy and materials and then producing or extracting more to make even more products is not only unsustainable, it drains the world’s capacity to supply more resources and absorb the

Supply chain disruption and rising material costs are causing the global automotive industry to re-evaluate lean manufacturing principles, reveals a new survey commissioned by ABB Robotics. Shifting from ‘just-in-time’ to ‘just in case’ strategies, manufacturers are holding more stock to protect against unplanned disruptions. Produced in partnership with leading industry publication Automotive

Today, ABB strengthened its commitment to one of its largest customer markets - the US - with construction starting on the expansion of its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The project is expected to be completed in November 2023 and represents an investment of $20 million. The expansion will create 72 highly skilled new jobs in

Rising labor costs and mounting workforce shortages are a growing global concern for automotive manufacturing, according to a new survey commissioned by ABB Robotics produced in partnership with the leading industry publication Automotive Manufacturing Solutions. Nearly a third (31%) of all respondents listed labor shortages among their top three challenges, while 35% ranked labor as their most

New global research commissioned by ABB Robotics and leading industry publication Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, revealed that more than half (59%) of respondents believe the shift to pure electric vehicle production is not achievable within current legislative timelines. The respondents surveyed highlighted challenges in adapting to a new battery supply chain, concerns over high levels of