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Stefan Schönegger has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of ABB Machine Automation (B&R). Holding a degree in Electronics & Business from the University of Applied Sciences Vienna and a postgraduate diploma in Renewable Energy Systems from the...

ABB Robotics announced it is integrating Nvidia Omniverse libraries into ABB Robotics’ RobotStudio to help manufacturers deploy physical AI in real world robotics applications.  “Today, using Nvidia accelerated computing and simulation technologies, we have removed the last barriers to making industrial and physical AI a...

The initial phase of the ABB RobotStudio Cup 2026 promoted by ABB has just concluded, officially marking the start of the journey that will bring students and teachers from across Italy and abroad together in ABB Robotics' leading educational competition. This year...

Following the divestment of its Robotics division to the SoftBank Group, ABB has commenced the transfer of its Machine Automation division – previously part of the Robotics & Discrete Automation business area – into the Process Automation business unit, a transition that will take...

ABB has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Robotics division to SoftBank Group for an enterprise value of 5.375 billion dollars, deciding not to proceed with its previous intention to carve out the division and list it as a separate company. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026...

ABB has launched the Swifti CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot, bridging the gap between industrial and collaborative robots. Combining class-leading speed and accuracy with expanded load handling capability of up to 11kg, the Swifti CRB 1300 can be used in a wide variety of production and product handling applications - from...

On 2 December 2022, ABB officially opened its state-of-the-art, fully automated and flexible robotics factory in Kangqiao, Shanghai, China. The 67,000 m2 production and research facility represents a 150 million dollars investment by ABB and will deploy the company’s digital and automation technologies to manufacture...

A leading global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturer with a broad portfolio across all major applications enabled by the company’s software suite, Asti Mobile Robotics Group will be acquired by ABB. This will expand ABB’s robotics and automation offering, making it the only company to offer a complete portfolio for...

The 6-axis IRB 1300 industrial robot by ABB includes new protection elements that enable it to be used in tough industrial applications and contamination-free production processes, opening new opportunities for increased productivity, improved product quality and reduced cycle times in a variety of industries including...

ABB’s latest innovative solution for automotive manufacturing - the Compact Interior Paint station - combines 12 robots to offer a space-saving alternative to traditional robotic interior painting solutions, helping automotive OEMs reduce the footprint of their paint booths by up to 33%, while being able to paint a variety of vehicle types, from...