ABB
About us
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation is a pioneer in robotics, machine automation and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics to logis-tics. As one of the world’s leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped more than 500,000 robot solutions. We help our customers of all sizes to increase productivity, flexibility and simplicity and to improve output quality. We support their transition towards the connected and col-laborative factory of the future. ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. www.abb.com/robotics
Products
Wizard Easy Programming
Wizard easy programming - An easy and intuitive way to program ABB cobot family. The use of ABB´s colaborative robots dual-arm and single-arm YuMi, GoFa™ and SWIFTI™ and IRB 1100 now becomes even simpler! ABB is introducing Wizard easy programming – an easy graphical programming interface for your robot. Only a few minutes after the installation you will be able to operate your cobot and IRB 1100 - no specialized training or programming skills are required.
GoFa™ CRB 15000
GoFa incorporates a range of features that allow it to be used safely, directly alongside human workers and without the need to design and build bulky barriers or fencing. GoFa can continuously share workspace with people, giving it maximum flexibility and efficiency. Robot and human cooperate on the same tasks, without jeopardizing productivity or safety. Strong yet safe Designed for handling payloads up to 5kg, 10kg and 12kg, GoFa has integrated torque sensors in each of its six joints offering superior power and force limiting performance. Together, these prevent the risk of injury by bringing GoFa to an immediate stop if it senses any contact with a human worker. Collaborative safety Superior power and force limiting performance through integrated torque sensors Safe design of robot, rounded geometry, no pinch/trap points Safety certified Category 3, PL d Easy set-up Set up and configuration is easy with intuitive, graphical Apps directly on the FlexPendant. You can move your robot using lead-through in no time. Easy-to-use Enhanced interaction with arm side interface Lead-through programming anywhere on the robot Wizard easy programming SafeMove configurator App on the FlexPendant Greater productivity GoFa offers a maximum Tool Center Point (TCP) speed of up to 2.2 m/s,* faster than other cobots in its class. GoFa can perform more operations in a set period than competing robots. Productivity With a TCP speed of up to 2.2 m/s,* GoFa is faster than other cobots in its class Best repeatability of 0.02 mm on the market Up to 1.62 m reach: 14 per cent longer than other comparable cobots Powered by OmniCore with best-in-class motion control and save up to 20% energy consumption
Digital Twin - PickMaster® Twin
PickMaster® Twin: third generation packaging software for the digital factory of the future PickMaster® Twin is the market leading robotic software for vision guided random flow picking and packaging applications PickMaster Twin features digital twin technology, which increases productivity by dramatically shortening commissioning times from days to hours, and changeover times from hours to minutes, while maximizing overall line efficiency. Key benefits Digital Twin enabled by PickMaster PowerPac When using digital twin technology, the simulated station can be directly connected to running production, allowing simultaneous optimization of the picking process in the virtual world in real time while the real process acts accordingly. Intuitive user interface ABB also condenses and enhances the advanced application experience with the introduction of the new PickMaster operator featuring intuitive interfaces built on ABB's Ability Zenon data management software. Maximize production while increasing OEE PickMaster complies with the OMAC PackML standard, making PickMaster an integrated part of modern packaging machinery and factory planning and reporting systems. The latest version also enables online visual adjustment of the robot's operating area in the X and Y directions, helping to maximize production and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). More benefits Reduce start-up and format change times Supports all ABB* robots, controlled by OmniCore or IRC5 Streamlines hardware/software installation and configuration Reduce total integration costs Digital twin technology that enables seamless simulation and emulation of virtual and real installations, including visual adjustment Simulate future production operations Productivity
OmniVance™ Collaborative Arc Welding
Robotic welding within everyone’s reach Experience the future of welding with the OmniVance Collaborative Arc Welding Cell, a complete welding solution that can be operated even without any robotics programming knowledge. Whether you face a shortage of skilled welders or need to quickly boost productivity, or both. The OmniVance Collaborative Arc Welding Cell is a fast and easy solution for your welding needs. Key features Get started quickly Fully integrated and pre-tested cell, complete with cobot and CE certification, is quick to deploy, saving engineering time, effort and costs with guaranteed results Fast and easy welding No code programming enables first-time robot users to weld without needing specific robotic skills. Save up to 70 percent of programming time with the auto-generated programming feature of the Easy Teach Device Weld with assured quality GoFa’s unmatched position accuracy and ABB’s industrial-grade welding software ensure high-quality output, every time Unleash next level flexibility Versatile system can be easily reprogrammed to perform multiple welding tasks. Ideal for high-mix, low volume production Upskill your workforce Empower manual welders to easily automate simple weld jobs and focus on more value-added work Elements of the cell Cobot Arc Welding Package Including robot-mounted Easy Teach Device, GoFa welding cover and cabling GoFa CRB 15000 Cobot (5kg) Collaborative robot with class-leading speed, precision, safety and ease of use CE certified Ensuring the best standards to weld with confidence ABB Arcware Application Software Simple, yet power programming software to execute welding sequences efficiently Complete welding equipment Includes welding torch, welding table, wire feeder and power source for fast and easy installation Safety Fence Enhanced features for safe, high quality welding
IRB 930 SCARA
High payload 12 or 22 kg SCARA robot for increased throughput. The IRB 930 is a 12-kg or 22-kg high payload SCARA robot that boosts throughput by up to 20% with class-leading speed, accuracy, internal cabling, and extraordinary downward force. IRB 930 SCARA delivers high performance across all market segments, including electronics, automotive electrical vehicles (EV), solar, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). IRB 930 is ideal for fast point-to-point applications, such as assembly, material handling, pick & place, and screw driving. Productivity: High payload of 12 or 22kg increase throughput by up to 20%. High performance: Up to 5% superior to industry average speed; extraordinary repeatability and accuracy Space saving: Omitting an external tube saves up to 20% space Extraordinary downward force: The downward force of 250N doubles the average screw driving capacity IRB 930 family consists of 3 variants, 12kg with 850mm, 12kg with 1050mm, 22kg with 1050mm. High payload achieves more throughput by up to 20% The IRB 930 is a 12-kg or 22-kg payload SCARA robot. Capable of handling more objects in less time than other lighter payload SCARA robots, it can increase throughput by up to 20%. The high payload SCARA can also be used with sophisticated tools/grippers for delicate applications. Industry-leading speed by up to 5% Coupled with a cycle time of 0.38 and 0.39 seconds, the IRB 930 is faster than other robots by up to 5%, enabling significantly more products to be produced per hour. The IRB 930’s excellent position repeatability (0.01 mm and 0.02mm) enables it to achieve the highest levels of manufacturing quality with minimal or zero wastage. Larger diameter air hose provides up to 30% faster suction The use of a larger diameter air hose provides additional power for vacuum suction, making it possible to simultaneously handle multiple objects up to 30% faster than other robots in its class.
OmniVance™ Collaborative Machine Tending
ABB’s new machine tending cell simplifies automation to offset labor shortages Unlock next level productivity Experience the benefits of simplified automation with the OmniVance Collaborative Machine Tending cell. A complete application solution that is quick to install and easy to use. So, you can spend time growing your business instead of performing repetitive tasks. Built using ABB’s versatile GoFaTM 12 collaborative robot, the OmniVance Collaborative Machine Tending Cell is the perfect fit for high-mix, low volume tasks. Key features - Equipped with tray system and robot controller - All components are built on one movable baseplate - Pre-installed, user-friendly application software Key benefits Easiest way to automate Pre-assembled & pre-tested cobot solution is quick to install and easy to operate Ideal solution to transition from manual to automatic machine tending Boosts business efficiency Maximize machine utilization and boost your productivity by working without interrup-tions and lowering down time Focus on high-value work Reduce up to 60% of personnel’s time spent tending machine to focus on growing the business Improves quality Achieve consistent quality while cutting out scrappage & rework with the class-leading performance of GoFa cobots Faster Payback Increased productivity + lower operational costs = faster return on investment Elements of the cell - GoFa 12 cobot - Tray system - WebApp - OmniCore Controller - Gripper - Communication interface - Safety scanners (optional)
RobotStudio® Suite
Visualize your ideas and reduce commissioning time RobotStudio® is the world’s most popular offline programming and simulation tool for robotic applications. Based on the best-in-class virtual controller technology, RobotStudio suite gives you full confidence that what you see on your screen matches how the robot will move in real life. Enabling you to build, test and refine your robot installation in a virtual environment, this unique technology speeds up commissioning time and productivity by a magnitude. The RobotStudio desktop version allows you to carry out programming and simulation without disturbing ongoing production. RobotStudio Cloud enables individuals and teams to collaborate in real-time on robot cell designs from anywhere in the world, on any device. The RobotStudio Augmented Reality Viewer enables you to visualize robots and solutions in a real environment or in a virtual room on any mobile device for free. Both the desktop and mobile application enable teams to collaborate and make faster decisions, speeding up the planning and design phase. Benefits Maximize productivity Program and test in a 3D environment an exact copy of your production cell without disturbing ongoing production. Unleash flexibility Quickly plan and design new robotic solutions to repurpose facilities for product modifications. Speed up time-to-market Reduce downtimes to zero and commissioning times from days to hours. Sustainable from the start Up-front robotics simulation and process optimization leads to minimal energy usage and waste. Download the eBook to achieve cell optimization with ABB RobotStudio®: https://new.abb.com/products/robotics/campaigns/robotstudio-optimization-ebook
OptiFact™
Collect, manage and analyze data across production facilities, all from one place ABB OptiFact™ is a modular software platform for extracting and creating business value by collecting, managing and analyzing data in production facilities. Optifact can connect to many devices in the factory, including ABB robots. There is no need for permanent connectivity or sending your data externally, meaning users have full control over your digital settings. Users can create their own dashboard and organize data with our labeling and modeling tools to better display key performance indicators based on your specific needs and production processes. Benefits Collect data from hundreds of factory devices to determine cycle time and OEE Increase production time by up to 20% by limiting the number of errors in your factory Improve factory decision-making by tracking KPIs and avoiding major breakdowns Analyze your data in 3 clicks using a selection of pre-created dashboards or designing your own Make sense of your data with Data Manager and free up up to 25% of the time of your most valuable experts Designed for different use cases Optimize your factory's OEE Data-driven maintenance Improve your factory operations
RobotStudio® Automatic Path Planing
Program your robot's movements in just a few clicks and find the optimal path, reducing cycle time and energy consumption.