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• ABB Robotics to showcase potential of robots in laboratory applications at the world’s leading lab automation fair in San Diego
• Demonstrations will highlight the seamless integration between ABB robots and instruments from industry leaders
• A roundtable discussion on January 28 will delve into the role of robots in unlocking new possibilities in the lab

ABB Robotics will return for a second year to the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 2025 International Conference & Exhibition, January 25-29 at the San Diego Convention Center (Booth #2541). Highlights of ABB’s participation include two live robotic automation demos and a roundtable discussion with industry leaders, including METTLER TOLEDO and Agilent Technologies, to explore the challenges laboratories face and how robotics can help, on January 28.

“The need for increased efficiency, enhanced precision, reduced human error, and the ability to handle high-throughput workflows is prompting more organizations to consider automated laboratory solutions, with demand estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.9 percent by 2029^[1],” said Jose-Manuel Collados, Manager for Product Line Service Robotics at ABB Robotics. “We’re delighted to have the opportunity to demonstrate at SLAS how the latest advances in ABB’s collaborative robotics can unlock new possibilities for the “lab of the future.”

ABB will have two live demos at Booth 2541. The first will demonstrate the automation of multiple lab workflows, in collaboration with METTLER TOLEDO, the global supplier of precision instruments and services. In this demonstration an ABB GoFaTM 5 kg robot will interact with METTLER TOLEDO equipment, through LabX™ management software, for integrated control of a fleet of instruments such as Karl Fischer Titration and UV VIS spectrophotometers. The robot will perform four workflows typically carried out in R&D and quality control labs. The highly precise robot is well-suited for performing complex, yet repetitive tasks, such as handling pipettes, decanting into titration cups to prepare samples for testing and tending METTLER TOLEDO laboratory instruments.

In the second demo, another ABB GoFa™ 5 kg robot will prepare samples to analyze tablets using an HPLC system from Agilent Technologies. The demonstration will showcase the robot’s precision and reliability in tube filter HPLC preparation as well as picking small tablets from a bin using vision technology. The robotic solution automatically loads and unloads different chemical powder dosing heads into a METTLER TOLEDO analytical balance, providing maximum walkaway time and flexibility in sample preparation processes.

Numerical relays are based on the use of microprocessors. The first numerical relays were released in 1985.

A big difference between conventional electromechanical and static relays is how the relays are wired. Electromechanical and static relays have fixed wiring and the setting is manual. Numeric relays, on the other hand, are programmable relays where the characteristics and behavior can be programmed. Most numerical relays are also multifunctional.

Scope

• Modern protection relays
• Multifunctional protection

Product benefits

• Provide continuity of power to consuments
• Protection of network assets
• Protection against life-threatening electrical incidents

Product features

• Self-checking facility
• Low burden relays improve accuracy
• Fast fiber optical communication with substation LAN
• Adaptive relaying schemes
• Permit storage of historical data
• Time stamping

Based on a century old heritage and industry expertise, ABB was invited to participate in the “Green Yangtze River Delta, Low Carbon Towards the Future” initiative

ABB’s innovative technology supports the construction of a future oriented “production consumption” new power system distribution model

ABB Xiamen Industrial Center Green Microgrid Demonstration Project Practice: A New Power System Distribution Model with the Identity of “Producer Consumer”

On December 18, 2024, the Yangtze River Delta Green Transformation and Development Forum was successfully held in Shanghai under the theme of “Digital Intelligence Empowerment, Green and Low Carbon”. ABB was invited to attend this forum and participate in the “Green Yangtze River Delta, Low Carbon Towards the Future” initiative launched by the forum, calling on enterprises and market entities to practice the green and low-carbon concept with practical actions and jointly promote economic and social transformation and development. The content of the initiative includes:

Following the national strategy and jointly building a green ecology

Strengthening technological innovation and promoting green transformation

Embrace digital technology, empower green and low-carbon

Establish a sense of overall situation and create a better future together

At the same time, Ms. Jiang Ying, head of the digital business of ABB Electric China’s distribution system, gave a keynote speech on “Constructing a New Power System Power Distribution Model for the Future” at the forum; and built a green microgrid in the industrial park, from the traditional “Source moves with load” to “Source and load interaction”; the report shared the “ABB Xiamen Industrial Center Green Microgrid Demonstration Project”, how to innovatively use the flexible regulation technology of source and grid load storage to achieve accurate response on the demand side and build a good A virtual power plant with the identity of “producer and consumer”.

The ABB Xiamen Industrial Center Green Microgrid Project was the first recommended green and low-carbon park by the National Energy Administration, and was written into the white paper “China’s Energy Transformation” released by the State Council; this case is effectively presented to consolidate the industrial park through the construction of green microgrids. Power safety, improve energy use efficiency, realize independent and flexible load regulation capabilities, and participate in the distribution mode of new power systems such as “production and consumption” such as scheduling and control of virtual power plants.

This forum is guided by the Shanghai Economic and Information Technology Committee, Shanghai Economic and Information Technology Development Research Center, Shanghai Science and Technology Exchange Center, Shanghai Energy Efficiency Center, Urban and Rural Development Green and Low Carbon Industry Alliance, and Sino-UK Carbon Governance Committee jointly host. The forum focuses on empowering the transformation and upgrading of green and low-carbon industries through scientific and technological innovation and digital intelligence, improving corporate organizational structure, management model and governance methods, and empowering the development of green and low-carbon new quality productivity with digital intelligence, promoting green transformation in the Yangtze River Delta region, and helping The Yangtze River Delta integration is high-quality and achieves sustainable development.

ABB is a technology leader in the field of electrical and automation, committed to empowering a more sustainable and efficient future. ABB integrates engineering experience with software technology into solutions to optimize manufacturing, transportation, energy and operations. Adhering to more than 140 years of outstanding history, ABB has made every effort to promote innovation and accelerate industrial transformation. ABB has a comprehensive business activity in China, including R&D, manufacturing, sales and engineering services. It has about 30 local enterprises and about 15,000 employees in nearly 130 cities, and its online and offline channels cover about 700 cities across the country.

ABB Robotics and Agilent Technologies, a global leader in analytical and laboratory technology and software, have signed a collaboration agreement to deliver automated laboratory solutions. Working together, ABB and Agilent will combine the benefits of their technologies to enable companies across multiple sectors including pharma, biotechnology, energy and food and beverage to transform their laboratory operations by making processes such as research and quality control faster and more efficient.

“By combining Agilent’s state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and laboratory software solutions with ABB’s advanced robotics, we will empower laboratories to operate with greater speed, precision, and flexibility,” said Marc Segura, president ABB Robotics Division. “By using our robots to automate key processes, this partnership will enable companies to introduce new approaches to carrying out key laboratory tasks. This will improve efficiency and free up laboratory teams to take on more rewarding work.”

Laboratories are under increasing pressure to accelerate research and speed up time to market whilst meeting strict quality requirements. Working together, ABB and Agilent will provide joint solutions to automate repetitive, labor-intensive tasks such as sample handling, testing, and data processing to enable faster time-to-market and higher productivity.

“This collaboration with ABB Robotics underscores Agilent’s dedication to fostering an open ecosystem within laboratories, representing a significant advancement in our mission to revolutionize lab operations across diverse markets such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental testing, and food safety,” said Tom Lillig, vice president and general manager of the Software Informatics Division at Agilent. “By integrating Agilent’s cutting-edge analytical technologies with ABB’s state-of-the-art robotics, we empower our customers to achieve faster, more reliable results, driving innovation and enhancing scientific outcomes. Seamless interoperability of all instruments, robots and software is crucial to significantly boosting productivity,” Lillig added.

The collaboration with Agilent is part of ABB’s work to expand automation into new industry segments by working with technology partners to build complementary offerings. In 2024, ABB announced a collaboration with METTLER TOLEDO, a global supplier of precision instruments and services, to offer innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate ABB’s robots with LabX, METTLER TOLEDO’s laboratory instrument management software.

As part of their ongoing partnership, ABB and Samsung Electronics today announced the upcoming integration of ABB’s InSite energy management system into Samsung’s SmartThings and SmartThings Pro platforms, marking a significant advancement in smart building technology.

Building on the previous incorporation of the ABB-free@home smart home system into SmartThings, this advancement allows users to easily visualize, control, and optimize energy consumption in residential, multi-apartment, mixed-use, and light commercial buildings.

This integrated solution extends load management capabilities, enabling SmartThings and SmartThings Pro users to manage the energy consumption of smart appliances and devices – such as dishwashers, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, and lawn-mowing robots–using real-time and historical data collected by InSite. This is demonstrated at the Brobyholm residential development in Sweden, where ABB’s energy management system is integrated with SmartThings to contribute to a larger ecosystem of interconnected partner solutions, creating a replicable blueprint for energy-smart community projects.

Consolidating home automation, IoT devices, entertainment, EV charging, smart appliances, energy, gas and water consumption reduces “app overwhelm” and enables users to conveniently manage essential functions through a single user interface.

SmartThings Pro further enhances these capabilities by offering advanced energy analytics, predictive insights, and automated optimization for businesses, property managers, and energy-conscious homeowners seeking deeper control over their energy ecosystem. This professional-grade platform provides seamless integration with industrial-grade IoT devices, ensuring a more comprehensive approach to energy efficiency and sustainability.

Mike Mustapha, president of ABB’s Smart Buildings division, said: “Integrating our state-of-the-art energy management system with Samsung’s SmartThings and SmartThings Pro platforms highlights the power of collaboration in helping our customers outperform in an increasingly connected world. Our combined solution not only differentiates properties in a competitive market, but also addresses the rising importance of energy efficiency for homeowners, tenants, and landlords.”

Chanwoo Park, EVP B2B Solutions of Samsung Electronics, commented: “The future of energy management lies in intelligent, automated solutions that adapt to evolving regulations and business needs while also increasing the value of properties. SmartThings Pro offers advanced analytics, predictive automation, and industrial IoT integration, giving enterprises greater control over energy usage and sustainability efforts. By leveraging AI and machine learning, we empower businesses to proactively manage consumption, improve operational efficiency, and create smarter, more valuable buildings through energy-efficient innovations.”

Enhancing energy efficiency, the combined solution enables smarter energy decisions and increases property value, while also making energy management more accessible and transparent for users. It is showcased at Samsung Electronics’ stand during the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 exhibition in Barcelona, taking place from Feb. 4-7, 2025.

NEW BERLIN, WI, June 11, 2004 ABB Inc., the leading power and automation technology group, has published the latest edition of its ABB industrial drive for test bench applications, covering the market-leading technologies from its AC drives business.ABB ‘s new industrial drive series, the ACS800, is used in virtually all test bench applications, including chassis dynamometers, engine test stands, and transmission tests. The drives series features proprietary open-loop Direct Torque Control technology that eliminates the need for installing encoders and enables the drives to calculate the state (torque and flux) of the motor 40,000 times per second, making the motor controllers trip-less. The absence of a required encoder can also reduce capital costs by up to 25 percent, when compared to flux vector PWM (Pulse-Width-Modulated) drives.”Because this open-loop control of speed or torque is so precise, the drives can adapt to and handle changes in load immediately,” according to John Tisdale, sales manager for ABB Inc., Automation Technologies, Low-Voltage Drives. The ability to provide full torque at zero motor speed, as well as high-operating torque at low speeds, enables the drives to respond immediately and precisely to load changes as they vary.A DTC flux optimization feature automatically adapts the motor flux to the load, so that the ACS800 drive provides only the amount of power needed. When the motor is not fully loaded, this increases energy savings quickly. A one percent increase in efficiency of a one-megawatt motor can save more than $ 3,000 per year

Popular Conference & Exhibition to be held in Houston TexasNorwalk, Conn., August 12, 2004 – ABB announced today the 2005 dates and venue for its popular ABB Automation World Users Conference and Exhibition. The event will be held April 20-22, 2005 at Westin Galleria/Oaks Hotel in Houston, Texas. Following the success of this years event held in Atlanta that attracted over 1000 attendees, the 2005 event announcement has been widely anticipated by ABB’s customers. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a number of user and ABB presented technical sessions that demonstrate how ABB’s automation solutions deliver measurable results and discuss practical applications of existing and new technologies.”ABB Automation World provides an excellent forum for our customers to network with and learn from their peers in a multitude of industries, and discover new ways to improve their productivity through innovative approaches to their automation challenges,” said Dinesh Paliwal, President and CEO, ABB Inc. “Our customers were very enthusiastic about what they experienced and learned at ABB Automation World 2004; we are pleased to continue our collective dialogue on results-driven automation strategies into next year with this event.”ABB’s largest Americas region customer event is designed for automation users in engineering, mill, plant and general management, in a number of industries such as Chemical, Oil & Gas, Consumer & Pharmaceutical, Metals, Mining and Minerals, Pulp & Paper, Utilities and others. Attendees participate in informative technical sessions presented by their peers and ABB technical experts, share problem-solving approaches, and visit the event’s hands-on exhibit, which will showcase the full scope of ABB’s automation offerings.Anyone interested in receiving more information on the event can register online at www.abb.com/automationworldABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact.