ABB Robotics

Personalised paint finishes for Mercedes-Benz

Personalised paint finishes for Mercedes-Benz

ABB’s PixelPaint technology has been deployed at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant in Germany, where it complements the site’s conventional painting processes by enabling the precise and efficient application of intricate paint designs. The sustainable and resource-saving technology began operation in 2025 as the luxury manufacturer develops new personalised options for its most exclusive models. “PixelPaint […]

By May 13, 2025 Read More →
Developments in robotic and machine automation

Developments in robotic and machine automation

ABB Robotics will be holding an Open Day at its Milton Keynes Customer Experience Centre on Thursday, 15 May, highlighting the benefits offered by the latest robotic and machine automation technologies. Featuring live demonstrations, interactive sessions and expert insights, the event will show how automation is opening possibilities for transformation and growth across industries in […]

By April 2, 2025 Read More →
ABB survey predicts growth in EV production

ABB survey predicts growth in EV production

ABB Robotics’ third Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey, in partnership with the leading, global industry publication Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, has provided key insights into how automotive manufacturing leaders and key suppliers view EV production objectives. “This year’s survey found that overall, automotive manufacturing professionals are optimistic about EV production growth in 2025, but unsure about reaching […]

By March 4, 2025 Read More →
Crucial role of connected smart factories

Crucial role of connected smart factories

ABB Robotics’ third Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey, in partnership with the leading publication Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, has highlighted how moving to the ‘Smart Factory’ is viewed as a critical next step by global manufacturers and major suppliers. “Automotive manufacturers are acutely aware that advanced robotics, Artificial Intelligence and digital twinning technology are positive drivers of […]

By March 3, 2025 Read More →
ABB is recognised as a Top Employer in the UK

ABB is recognised as a Top Employer in the UK

The results are in for the 2025 Top Employers in the UK, and ABB has been recognised for the fifth year in a row.  Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices. Top Employers Institute CEO David […]

By January 27, 2025 Read More →
Paint atomiser for efficient and sustainable paint shops

Paint atomiser for efficient and sustainable paint shops

ABB has launched the RB 1000i-S paint atomiser to revolutionise automotive paint shops. The new paint atomiser mounted on top of the ABB robot is said to improve transfer efficiency by upwards of 10%, and can significantly reduce paint waste by a minimum of 30% along with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, compared to its predecessor, […]

By October 21, 2024 Read More →
ABB PixelPaint selected by Indian SUV maker

ABB PixelPaint selected by Indian SUV maker

ABB’s PixelPaint technology has been selected by Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), India’s leading SUV manufacturer, for its new electric vehicle paint facility. The technology, which uses an award-winning paint head similar to an inkjet printer, will begin serial production in 2025. “Our revolutionary PixelPaint technology can apply large areas of uniform colour as well as […]

By July 4, 2024 Read More →
ABB launches OmniCore robotics control platform

ABB launches OmniCore robotics control platform

ABB Robotics says its OmniCore intelligent automation platform increases business productivity and flexibility through faster, more precise and more autonomous automation. The OmniCore platform, the result of more than $170 million of investment in next generation robotics, is a step change to a modular and futureproof control architecture that will enable the full integration of […]

By June 11, 2024 Read More →
ABB Robotics launches global startup challenge

ABB Robotics launches global startup challenge

ABB has announced the launch of its 2024 Robotics AI Startup Challenge, a global competition designed to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in robotics. The challenge is part of ABB’s ecosystem for innovation, with a previous challenge resulting in the acquisition of Sevensense in January 2024, a Swiss-based start-up and leading provider […]

By May 15, 2024 Read More →
ABB unveils AMR with Visual SLAM AI-technology

ABB unveils AMR with Visual SLAM AI-technology

ABB Robotics has announced its first Flexley Tug T702 autonomous mobile robot equipped with AI-based Visual SLAM navigation technology and the new AMR Studio software, enabling first-time robot users to easily program and operate entire fleets of mobile robots. The new capabilities simplify configuration and can reduce commissioning time by up to 20 percent, paving […]

By May 14, 2024 Read More →