ABB (Asea Brown Boveri) is a global leader in pioneering technology that powers industries and utilities across the globe. With a rich history dating back to the late 19th century, ABB has evolved into a cutting-edge provider of innovative products and solutions in the fields of electrification, robotics, automation, and motion. One of ABB’s flagship product lines is its electrification solutions, which encompass a wide range of products such as circuit breakers, switches, and smart home automation systems. These products play a crucial role in ensuring the reliable and efficient distribution of electrical power, contributing to the stability and sustainability of modern infrastructure.
In addition to electrification, ABB is renowned for its robotics and automation offerings. The company designs and manufactures advanced robotic systems that are employed in diverse industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. ABB’s robotic solutions enhance productivity, precision, and safety in industrial processes, demonstrating the company’s commitment to driving innovation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. With a focus on digitalization and the integration of artificial intelligence, ABB’s products exemplify the forefront of technological progress, empowering businesses and communities to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and automated world.
Electrification
Writing the future of safe, smart and sustainable electrification
ABB’s Electrification business offers a wide-ranging portfolio of products, digital solutions and services, from substation to socket, enabling safe, smart and sustainable electrification. Offerings encompass digital and connected innovations for low- and medium-voltage, including EV infrastructure, solar inverters, modular substations, distribution automation, power protection, wiring accessories, switchgear, enclosures, cabling, sensing and control.
Motion
Writing the future of smart motion
ABB’s Motion business is the largest supplier of drives and motors, globally. We provide customers with the complete range of electrical motors, generators, drives and services, as well as integrated digital powertrain solutions. We serve a wide range of automation applications in transportation, infrastructure and the discrete and process industries.
Process Automation
Writing the future of safe and smart operations
ABB’s Process Automation business offers a broad range of solutions for process and hybrid industries, including industry-specific integrated automation, electrification and digital solutions, control technologies, software and advanced services, as well as measurement & analytics, and marine offerings. Process Automation is #2 in the market globally. Working closely with customers, ABB’s Process Automation business is writing the future of safe and smart operations.
Robotics & Discrete Automation
Writing the future of flexible manufacturing and smart machines
ABB’s Robotics & Discrete Automation business provides value-added solutions in robotics, machine and factory automation. Our integrated automation solutions, our application expertise across a wide scope of industries and our global presence deliver tangible customer value. Our focus on innovation includes extensive work in artificial intelligence, an ecosystem of digital partnerships and the expansion of our production and research capabilities through our $150-million investment in a new world-class robotics factory in Shanghai.
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on more than 140 years of excellence, ABB’s 105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.
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