Automotive

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 →
Robots installed in the US up by double digits

Robots installed in the US up by double digits

Automakers in the United States have invested in more automation: total installations of industrial robots in the car industry increased by 10.7%, reaching 13,700 units in 2024. These are preliminary results, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “The United States has one of the most automated car industries in the world: The ratio […]

By May 8, 2025 Read More →
Robotic inspection of automotive surface defects

Robotic inspection of automotive surface defects

3D inspection systems can visualise surfaces down to the smallest detail. In the automotive industry, for example, the smallest paint defects or inclusions in the paint result in costly reworking. Inspection systems are now available that detect defects quickly and reliably, thereby reducing costs, says Glenn Wedgbrow, business development manager at Micro-Epsilon UK. An increasing […]

By March 12, 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 →
Geely turns to Comau for rotor production line

Geely turns to Comau for rotor production line

When the Geely Group needed to ramp-up production of its high-quality electric drive components, Comau was tasked with developing and deploying a new e-drive assembly line that would guarantee high-speed, end-to-end production of the electric motor, gearbox and inverter at its Geely Vremt plant. Comau provided Geely with a powerful process solution using multiple robots […]

By January 24, 2025 Read More →
Robot brings increased versatility to heavy lifting

Robot brings increased versatility to heavy lifting

FANUC has introduced the latest model to its extensive robot range, bringing greater versatility to lifting and handling operations. A large and heavy-payload industrial robot, the new M-950iA/500 boasts a wide motion range thanks to its serial-link configuration, meaning no interference of the main J3 arm with the J2 arm due to the absence of […]

By December 11, 2024 Read More →
ABB invests in Engineering Software Steyr

ABB invests in Engineering Software Steyr

ABB has entered into a strategic collaboration with Austria-based Engineering Software Steyr (ESS) to develop powerful simulation tools that will transform automotive paint shop operations while reducing costs by up to 30 percent. As part of the collaboration, ABB will take a minority investment in ESS. “Delivering faster and more energy efficient solutions for the […]

By December 9, 2024 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 →
Certified robotic energy supply for dry cleanrooms

Certified robotic energy supply for dry cleanrooms

To ensure a safe and reliable energy supply for robots in EV battery production facilities, igus has developed the triflex R TRC – the first robot energy supply system with a dry cleanroom certificate from Fraunhofer IPA for ISO class 4-5. With demand for electric cars growing, the demand for high quality lithium-ion batteries is […]

By August 12, 2024 Read More →