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Harmonics are underestimated sources of interference in electrical power grids. Particularly in wastewater treatment plants and water treatment facilities, harmonic distortion leads to poorer power quality and associated costs: additional heating of transformers and cables, false tripping of protective devices, reduced service life, and even plant shutdowns.

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Making the electrical infrastructure fit for future challenges with greater safety and speed - that is the aim of the new technology partnership between ABB and Rittal. Together, the two companies want to create innovations for the European and international market that will significantly accelerate the development and expansion of electrical infrastructure.

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Stefan Schönegger succeeds Florian Schneeberger as CTO of ABB Machine Automation (B&R), who has been Division President of the Machine Automation Division and CEO of B&R Industrial Automation since November 1, 2025.

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Stefan Schönegger succeeds Florian Schneeberger as CTO of ABB Machine Automation (B&R), who has been Division President of the Machine Automation Division and CEO of B&R Industrial Automation since November 1, 2025.

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In an interview with Industrial Production, Adrian Matenia, Product Marketing Director Smart Power at ABB Electrification, talks about current trends in industrial power distribution: networked systems, digital solutions, cybersecurity and sustainability.

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ABB has agreed to sell its Robotics division to the Japanese SoftBank Group for an enterprise value of 5.375 billion US dollars. Closing is expected mid to late 2026. The transaction is expected to deliver short-term value to shareholders, while ABB intends to deploy the proceeds in accordance with its capital guidelines.

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ABB has agreed to sell its Robotics division to the Japanese SoftBank Group for an enterprise value of 5.375 billion US dollars. Closing is expected mid to late 2026. The transaction is expected to deliver short-term value to shareholders, while ABB intends to deploy the proceeds in accordance with its capital guidelines.

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Whether in robotics, predictive maintenance, or shipping, ABB uses AI across industries to enhance efficiency and safety. CTO Panu Virolainen talks about ecosystem approaches, generative AI, and the role of traditional technologies in the age of AI.

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Solar modules supply electricity for decades - and then often end up as hazardous waste. The Magdeburg-based cleantech company Solar Materials wants to change this and is relying on industrial robotics from ABB. Five six-axis IRB 6700 robots are now automating the first steps of the recycling process, which allows up to 98% of the raw materials to be recovered - a significant step forward for sustainability in the industry.

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ABB Robotics has introduced three large robots that combine high payloads, flexibility and energy efficiency. The IRB 6730S, IRB 6750S and IRB 6760 models are designed for various industrial applications and support productive use of space and increased system performance.

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The targeted use of frequency converters could save up to 140 TWh of energy per year in the EU. Fraunhofer researchers see considerable potential for pumps, fans and compressors with variable loads in particular.

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The targeted use of frequency converters could save up to 140 terawatt-hours of electricity per year in the EU. Researchers at Fraunhofer see significant potential especially for pumps, fans, and compressors with variable loads.

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Robots have significantly advanced the industry in recent years - for example in terms of efficiency, reducing the workload of employees and the precise execution of monotonous tasks. The use of artificial intelligence is now taking the performance of robots to a new level.

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ABB says it has set a new benchmark in the energy efficiency of large synchronous electric motors. A motor developed for a steelworks in India achieved an efficiency of 99.13% in tests, surpassing the previous ABB record of 99.05%.

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ABB is expanding its portfolio of fully autonomous mobile robots (AMR) by equipping the AMR Flexley Mover P604 with 3D Visual Simulataneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) navigation and the user-friendly AMR Studio programming software. The launch marks another milestone in the development of versatile, efficient and user-friendly AMR.

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Martin Kullmann, Head (a. i.) of ABB's Robotics division in Germany, talks to Andreas Mühlbauer about the prospects for robot-driven automation and the impact of AI.

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ABB is divesting its robotics division: ABB Robotics is to be floated on the stock exchange as an independent company by 2026. The industrial group hopes that this will bring more growth, focus and innovative strength - for both sides.

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The industrial group ABB has announced that it will spin off its robotics division as an independent listed company by 2026.

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The industrial group ABB has announced that it will spin off its robotics division as an independent listed company by 2026.

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ABB has released 'RoboMasters' - a training app that allows users to flexibly learn how to program and operate ABB robots.

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ABB provides 'AppStudio', a software tool that allows users of all skill levels to quickly and easily create customized, graphical user interfaces for robots.

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ABB provides 'AppStudio', a software tool that allows users of all skill levels to quickly and easily create customized, graphical user interfaces for robots.

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The third "Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey" - a global survey conducted by ABB Robotics and the publication Automotive Manufacturing Solutions - shows: Automotive manufacturers and suppliers consider the transition to the so-called "smart factory" to be a crucial next step.

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With AppStudio, ABB provides a new software tool with which individual, graphical user interfaces for robots can be created quickly and easily.

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ABB Robotics has opened a training and exhibition center in Madrid dedicated to its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) product line. The center houses training facilities and exhibition areas to introduce this technology to customers, partners and employees.

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ABB Robotics has opened a new training and exhibition center for the company's AMR product line in Madrid, Spain. It houses training facilities and exhibition space to introduce ABB's AMR technology to customers, partners and employees.

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ABB Robotics has opened a new training and exhibition center for the company's AMR product line in Madrid, Spain. It houses training facilities and exhibition space to introduce ABB's AMR technology to customers, partners and employees.

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The annual IFR report shows that the number of industrial robots is steadily increasing worldwide. They have already played an important role in ABB's portfolio for decades. In an interview with INDUSTRIAL Production, Jörg Rommelfanger, Head of ABB's Robotics division in Germany, talks about how robotics in industry will develop technologically in the near and distant future.

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ABB claims to be the first company to achieve the expected efficiency class IE6 with its magnet-free synchronous reluctance motor design. According to ABB's definition, this has 20 percent less energy losses than comparable IE5 motors.

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Robots already perform many important tasks in industry and help to increase productivity.

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At SPS, ABB will be showcasing products and solutions for machine, plant and control engineering that increase energy efficiency, reduce_{CO2 emissions} and open up potential for optimizing processes.

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At SPS, ABB will be showcasing products and solutions for machine, plant and control engineering that increase energy efficiency, reduce_{CO2 emissions} and open up potential for optimizing processes.

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The OmniVance Collaborative Machine Tending Cell from ABB Robotics is a complete integrated solution for automated machine tending.

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Analysts report: ABB is operating more profitably than ever before, but is disappointing in terms of order development. The weak quarterly balance sheet is also weighing on Siemens, according to dpa-AFX Broker.

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Machine malfunctions can have serious consequences and put people's health at risk. Functional safety therefore plays a central role in industry. With control and inverter technology including integrated safety functions from ABB, plant operators can ensure safe machines and use them optimally.

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According to the "Value of Reliability" study, 67% of industrial companies in Germany experience unplanned downtime at least once a month. This costs the German economy 147,000 euros per hour. Nevertheless, reactive maintenance concepts are not insignificant.

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The IFR supports the career advancement of women in the robotics industry because, according to a World Bank forecast, the gross domestic product per capita would increase by almost 20 percent worldwide if the employment of women reached the same level as that of men.

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AMR pave the way for agile production and logistics networks. Intelligent navigation is crucial here. Remarkable progress is being made here thanks to an advanced combination of AI and image processing, driven by automation experts such as ABB Robotics.

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ABB Robotics has launched the 'OmniCore' automation platform. The platform is the result of an investment of more than 170 million US dollars and enables the integration of AI, sensor, cloud and edge computing systems for autonomous robot applications.

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Quality, precision and time play the most important roles in the manufacture of dental products. Medmix has combined injection molding production and assembly for the manufacture of 2K application systems. The production cell works with ABB robots.

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The BMW Group's engine plant in Steyr uses ABB's Gofa collaborative robot to transport components between processing stations.

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The BMW Group's engine plant in Steyr uses ABB's Gofa collaborative robot to transport components between processing stations.

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ABB opened its remodeled North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in mid-March. The expanded facility reaffirms the company's commitment to long-term growth in the US market.

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Water supply and wastewater treatment companies are always looking for ways to increase the energy efficiency of their plants. At IFAT 2024, ABB will be presenting drive products that are designed to do just that, as well as other products and services that increase productivity in the water and wastewater industry.

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ABB opened its remodeled North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in mid-March. The expanded site reaffirms the company's commitment to long-term growth in the US market.

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The current boom in artificial intelligence is opening up completely new perspectives for robotics in particular. From the perspective of robot manufacturer ABB, Marc Segura outlines the opportunities for the industry in intralogistics and beyond. For him, AI is the next natural step in the development of robotics.

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The current boom in artificial intelligence is opening up completely new perspectives for robotics in particular. From the perspective of robot manufacturer ABB, Marc Segura outlines the opportunities for the industry in intralogistics and beyond. For him, AI is the next natural step in the development of robotics.

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ABB now offers an IE5 ultra-premium motor for potentially explosive atmospheres. It works with 40 percent less energy loss even under the most difficult conditions - for example in potentially explosive atmospheres - and came third in the competition for the products of the year 2024 in the drive technology and automation category.

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How can the energy requirements of motors for cooling and ventilation be optimized? ABB and Cern investigated this together and identified an energy saving potential of 17.4 % - equivalent to the energy requirements of over 18,000 European households.

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The Head of the Robotics Division at ABB, Marc Segura, outlines three main drivers for robot-assisted AI solutions in 2024, with an increased focus on the crucial role of AI.

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