2008-06-18: Since ASEA presented the first all electric microprocessor-controlled robot in 1974, industrial robotics has advanced beyond all recognition. David Marshall and Christina Bredin look back at ABB's contribution to industrial robots.
2008-06-05: ABB’s new Dynamic Drive Chain (DDC), designed for sheet metal stamping, is helping manufacturers improve productivity and gain greater yields in stamping, thanks to a new industry standard in Servo Press technology.
2008-04-18: The first ever Robotics Asian Partner Seminar was held in Shanghai on March 6-7 and attracted over 200 visitors.
2008-04-17: To help system integrators and machine builders to differentiate their business and succeed in the fast expanding robot-based automation market ABB has developed a Global Partner Program in robotics.
2008-04-07: As robots assume an ever greater role in automated production processes, it is essential to minimise downtime caused by unexpected malfunctions or failures. Chris Withey, service manager for ABB’s UK robotics business, explains how ABB’s service agreements can help plant operators extend mean time between failure (MTBF) to ensure maximum robot availability and efficiency.
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