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Program Off-Line with ABB RobotStudio

ABB RobotStudio allows robot programming, training, and optimization to be done on a PC without disturbing the product. RobotStudio is to be used for modeling, offline programming, and the simulation of robot cells. It enables realistic simulations to be conducted using the actual robot programs an dfile configurations that are used on the shop floor.

ABB Simplified Robot Programming – An Innovation in Robotic Painting

​ABB robotics has brought huge advancements to painting applications, cutting down the amount of time needed for training and teaching the employees. ABB's Simplified Robot Programming (SRP) provides manufacturers with a simply method for programming paint robot that target plastics, wood, and small metal parts. This helps to save a company overall costs and brings faster and greater productivity.

Robots are Dancing Their Way into the Entertainment Spotlight

Industrial robots are quickly making their way into a wide variety of industries including the entertainment industry. This was seen when Lady Gaga invited a choreographed ABB IRB 120 IRC5 piano to rock out with her on stage. For more information on robotic integration or how to get one of these robots onto your production line, contact experts today.

Innovative Safety Solutions with ABB's SafeMove2

ABB has provided customers with an updated software solution titled SafeMove2. SafeMove2 will increase the flexibility, greater space savings, numerous cutting edge commissioning tools, and improved safety functions. The safety function of SafeMove2 include safe speed limits, standstill monitoring, axis ranges and position, and orientation supervision. ​This helps to decrease the overall need for fences and cages.

ABB Robots Help to Create Unique Footwear

​​ABB collaborated with KEEN to bring automation to footwear development. The UNEEK Robotic cell used two ABB IRB 120 robots to weave two independent cords together to create a shoe. This workcell can produce a shoe in half the time of the current production process.

ABB Robots Save Valentine's Day

ABB has helped to find a fast and precise solution for a company called NECCO that boxes the famous Valentine Conversation candy hearts. ABB decided on two IRB 340 SA (wash-down version) robots for the job. These robots are capable of 150 picks per minute and NECCO says this automated solution from ABB "far exceeded their expectations and have created an enormous benefit."

First IRB 360 Built at ABB US Robot Factory!

The very first ABB IRB 360 has been constructed at the US Factory! It was built for a US based customer and is among the many other robots now built at ABB US.

ABB's OmniCore Controller

ABB's OmniCore Controller is ready to handle the toughest of challenges while improving the performance and reliability of your factory floor. It will help provide class-leading path accuracy, high speeds, expert precision, and fast cycle times to your production line. Furthermore, this controller family has the software solutions necessary to turn industrial robots into collaborative robots.