ABB

Low-voltage NEMA motor acquisition completed

ABB has completed its acquisition of the Siemens low voltage National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) motor business.

Robotics factory expanded in Michigan

ABB started construction starting on the expansion of its robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Michigan, which will create 72 highly-skilled new jobs.

Re-industrialization at risk from automation education gap

A survey by ABB finds there is a growing desire to reshore or nearshore manufacturing, but there's a major automation education gap, which could hamper efforts.

Three robotic automation trends in 2022

Post-pandemic acceleration continues for robots in new sectors like logistics and retail, and speeds up for EV production as well as increased robotic adoption by manufacturers.

Optical sensor used for greenhouse gas detection

An optical sensor is being used with the satellite Hugo to detect greenhouse gas emissions from outer space.

Global manufacturer names new CEO

ABB's board has appointed Björn Rosengren as chief executive officer (CEO) effective March 1, 2020.

ABB completes integration with Baldor

Starting March 1, 2018, Baldor Electric Company, a member of the ABBgroup for more than seven years, will be known as ABB.

Manufacturer acquires electric solutions company

ABB announced the acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions, GE’s global electrification solutions business, for $2.6 billion.

Machine, factory automation provider acquired

ABB announced the acquisition of B&R, a global product- and software-based open architecture company, as they looked to expand in industrial automation and take advantage of the fourth industrial revolution.

Safety light curtains with optoelectric protective device

ABB's Orion safety light curtains are available in three models, each with a different light curtain or light grid configuration.

AquaMaster4 Mobile Comms

ABB’s AquaMaster4 Mobile Comms flowmeter is world’s first electromagnetic flowmeter with bidirectional connectivity to power intelligent water loss management. With AquaMaster4 Mobile Comms, ABB presents the latest wireless solution for continuous flow measurement, the logging of accurate data and communication of information that is critical for today’s water management. With its superior connectivity on 4G-LTE and NB-IoT networks, the AquaMaster4 electromagnetic flowmeter enables 60 percent lower power consumption, identifying leaks ten times faster than the market standard.