ABB's innovative PixelPaint technology has been adopted by Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), a leading SUV manufacturer in India, for its new electric vehicle painting facility. This technology, which uses a painting head similar to an inkjet printer, is scheduled to begin operations in mass production facilities in 2025. PixelPaint consists of a printer head equipped with over 1,000 individually controllable small nozzles, which will be mounted on ABB painting robots such as the IRB 5500. By combining ABB's 3D vision system with ABB's simulation and programming software, RobotStudio, the head perfectly follows the contours of the vehicle body, ensuring that paint is applied 100% accurately without overspray or mist. This eliminates the need for labor-intensive masking work and multiple painting processes, allowing for zero paint loss while ensuring precise reproduction of fine details. In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for personalization options. PixelPaint is an example of how ABB's innovative technology helps establish Mahindra's products in the premium segment.

ABB announced today that it will invest $280 million to expand its manufacturing base in Europe by establishing a state-of-the-art ABB Robotics European Campus in Västerås, Sweden. This campus will serve as the hub for ABB Robotics in Europe, providing customers with collaborative robots and industrial robots powered by AI, as well as digital solutions that support flexible automation as part of the company's "Local for Local" production strategy. The new campus, which will replace the existing robotics facility, is scheduled to open in late 2026. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB Robotics announces the launch of the IRB 1090 and expands its educational services. The IRB 1090 industrial educational robot, certified by the globally recognized educational institution STEM.org, is designed to enhance students' skills and provide a competitive advantage in securing employment. This new educational robot is a key part of ABB's wide range of educational services, which includes not only industrial robots but also educational packages, next-generation controllers, and market-leading programming simulation software. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB will announce two new models of its collaborative robot GoFaTM. This collaborative robot, capable of handling payloads of up to 10 kg and 12 kg with market-leading positional repeatability, can address skill and labor shortages while improving safety and productivity through close collaboration with workers, and can handle a wide range of tasks. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

In the domestic return of production bases in Japan's manufacturing industry, automation through robots remains one of the most realistic solutions for manufacturing sites struggling with securing, training, and retaining workers. On the other hand, there are voices expressing uncertainty about the return on investment for system development that meets their own requirements, which prevents them from moving forward with implementation. How does ABB alleviate such concerns and guide customers' investment plans to success? For more details, please visit the link (our company website).

ABB Robotics expands its lineup of large robots with four new models and 22 variations, offering more choices. The next-generation models include the IRB 6710, IRB 6720, IRB 6730, and IRB 6740, with payload capacities ranging from 150 kg to 310 kg and reaches from 2.5 m to 3.2 m. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

The pilot project between ABB Robotics and the U.S. nonprofit organization Junglekeepers demonstrates the role of cloud technology in accelerating, streamlining, and scaling forest regeneration efforts. ABB Robotics supports Junglekeepers' mission to protect 55,000 acres of the Amazon rainforest and combat deforestation. As the world's first demonstration, ABB's collaborative robot YuMi automates reforestation tasks in the jungle lab, speeding up the process and allowing Junglekeepers' volunteers to focus their valuable time and resources on more impactful work. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB Robotics has transformed autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) by adding Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (Visual SLAM) technology. ABB's Visual SLAM AMR uses AI-enabled 3D vision to execute positioning and mapping functions, allowing for faster, more flexible, more efficient, and more resilient production, taking on dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks so that people can focus on more meaningful work. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB Robotics has announced a new AI and vision-based solution called "Robotic Item Picker," which can accurately detect and pick items in unstructured environments such as warehouses and fulfillment centers, enhancing its industry-leading logistics automation portfolio. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB is supporting the Renault Group, an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, by providing cutting-edge robotic technology to assist in the automation of its production network in key markets. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

One of our specialty applications, "Picking." We have over 600 actual work test results from domestic testing facilities. With a bit of embarrassing failure stories included, we will simply and continuously introduce past domestic and international tests and real-world case videos while explaining them. ■ It went well in test production, but this happened in actual production. ■ It seems like it could be easily solved at first glance, but there were actually points that needed attention. ■ A one-shot idea: "I never thought of that!" ■ Solving manual packaging specifications to fit robots! ■ This is too scary to do without simulation... There are many failure stories, and there are numerous instances where it would have been helpful to know in advance... Our aim this time is to share such know-how candidly. We hope you find it useful as general hints for handling and system development. For those who find it difficult to participate on the day, if you register, we will provide a recording later, so please feel free to sign up. * Please note that we will not be sharing recordings of some case videos this time. Thank you for your understanding.

ABB Robotics has been selected to provide automation solutions using robots for the new factory of Nobia, a leading kitchen specialist in Europe, located in Jönköping, Sweden. With this contract acquisition, ABB Robotics will further advance its expansion into new industrial sectors and contribute to improving production efficiency and realizing a sustainable society. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB has begun expansion work on its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, strengthening its commitment to the United States, one of its largest customer markets. This project aims for completion in November 2023 with an investment of $20 million. The expansion will create 72 new jobs requiring advanced skills in the region, and the initiative will be supported by a $450,000 performance-based grant from Michigan's business development program. - The $20 million investment will enhance production capacity at the existing Auburn Hills facility and strengthen ABB's leadership in the U.S. - The newly expanded, highly automated facility will create new jobs in Michigan. - The expanded facility, equipped with the latest automation and advanced manufacturing processes, is scheduled to open in November 2023. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

According to a new survey conducted by ABB Robotics in collaboration with the industry magazine Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, rising labor costs and labor shortages are global concerns for the automotive manufacturing industry. Nearly one-third (31%) of all respondents cited "labor shortages" as one of their top three challenges, and 35% identified "workforce" as the area of greatest concern regarding rising costs. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

Due to disruptions in the supply chain and rising material costs, the global automotive industry is reevaluating the principles of lean production, as revealed by a new survey conducted by ABB Robotics. Manufacturers shifting from a "just-in-time" to a "just-in-case" strategy are now holding more inventory to prepare for unexpected disruptions. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB has launched the SWIFTI CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot, which bridges the gap between industrial robots and collaborative robots. The SWIFTI CRB 1300 features best-in-class speed and precision, along with a maximum payload of 11 kg, making it suitable for various production and manufacturing applications such as machine tending, palletizing, pick and place, and screw driving. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

According to a new global survey conducted jointly by ABB Robotics and the leading industry magazine Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, it has been revealed that more than half of the respondents (59%) believe that the transition to the production of fully electric vehicles is unattainable under the current legislated schedule. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

- The labor shortage presents new possibilities for automation through robots. - The connection of AI and digital networks makes robots easier to use, allowing them to take on more jobs in new industries. - Strengthening expert partnerships between industry and education will help close the skills gap in robotics. As robot sales reach an all-time high, Mark Segura, President of ABB Robotics, makes several predictions about the key trends in robotics and automation for 2023. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB has launched the "IRB 1010," a minimal class industrial robot that offers new possibilities for faster, more flexible, and high-quality production of wearable smart devices. This product is designed to fit into the narrow spaces and dedicated machines typical of electronics manufacturing environments. With a reach of 370mm and a footprint of 135mm x 250mm, this compact size allows for an increased number of cells that can be installed in production spaces, enabling higher production volumes through factory densification. It provides electronics manufacturers with opportunities for increased production through the automation of devices such as smartwatches, earphones, sensors, and health trackers. For more details, please refer to the related products and catalog below.