ABB Timeline

Events

• 2026-04-22 - Product Launch - ABB Robotics launches PoWa high-speed collaborative robot family - ABB Robotics launched the PoWa collaborative robot family for industrial-grade collaborative automation. The family spans six payload classes from 7 kg to 30 kg and reaches top speeds of up to 5.8 m/s. PoWa is integrated with ABB's OmniCore controller… - source: new.abb.com
• 2026-03-09 - Partnership - ABB integrates NVIDIA Omniverse into RobotStudio - • ABB Robotics announced the integration of NVIDIA Omniverse libraries into its RobotStudio software. • This new feature, named RobotStudio HyperReality, is scheduled for release in the second half of 2026. • Foxconn has begun piloting this technology in… - source: blogs.nvidia.com
• 2026-01-07 - Partnership - Analog Devices and ABB advance Ethernet-APL process automation - The collaboration combines ABB’s process-automation expertise with Analog Devices’ 10BASE-T1L transceivers, microcontrollers, software and industrial-communication know-how. Ethernet-APL carries 10 Mbps data and power over a single twisted pair for distances… - source: analog.com
• 2025-10-08 - Acquisition - SoftBank signs definitive agreement to acquire ABB Robotics - The definitive agreement values ABB Robotics at USD 5.375 billion. SoftBank expects to acquire all shares of a new holding company created through ABB's carve-out of the Robotics business. ABB's Q2 2026 filing says closing is expected in the second half of… - source: group.softbank
• 2025-06-24 - Product Launch - ABB launches IRB 6730S and IRB 6760 industrial robots - The IRB 6730S is a shelf-mounted family intended to increase robot density for processes including die casting, injection moulding and spot welding. The IRB 6760 targets mid-sized press lines, with output up to 15 strokes per minute when paired with its… - source: new.abb.com
• 2025-06-04 - Product Launch - ABB adds Visual SLAM and AMR Studio to Flexley Mover P604 - The launch added AI-powered 3D Visual SLAM navigation to the Flexley Mover P604 AMR. AMR Studio supports route, task and fleet configuration for autonomous mobile robots. ABB positioned the upgrade for production line supply and intralogistics operations. - source: new.abb.com
• 2024-11-29 - Market Signal - ABB Flexley Tug T702 wins Advanced Manufacturing Award - ABB's Flexley Tug T702 with Visual SLAM and AMR Studio won the Smart Factory award for Best Connected Production Line. The award recognized autonomous mobile robot technology used to improve connected, efficient production environments. - source: new.abb.com
• 2022-09-22 - Product Launch - ABB launches Flexley AMR portfolio after integrating ASTI Mobile Robotics - ABB launched its first range of rebranded autonomous mobile robots after acquiring ASTI Mobile Robotics. The Flexley portfolio included AMRs for towing, trolley transport, rack transport, container movement, and pallet movement. The launch marked a… - source: new.abb.com
• 2021-07-20 - Acquisition - ABB agrees to acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group - ABB announced it would acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group, a global autonomous mobile robot manufacturer. ABB said the acquisition would expand its robotics and automation offering into AMRs across major applications. The deal moved ASTI into ABB's robotics… - source: new.abb.com
• 2021-02-24 - Product Launch - ABB launches GoFa cobot with 5kg payload and 950mm reach - ABB's GoFa CRB 15000 cobot has a 5kg payload and a reach of 950mm. The cobot features speeds up to 2.2 m/s and advanced programming tools. ABB is a global leader in industrial automation and robotics, with one of the largest installed bases of industrial… - source: new.abb.com
• 2019-02-07 - Market Signal - ABB reports 2018 growth with orders up 8% and Robotics & Motion strength - ABB's full-year 2018 orders reached approximately 28.590 billion USD, marking an 8% increase. Revenues for ABB in 2018 totaled about 27.662 billion USD, with a 10.9% operational EBITA margin. ABB is a global leader in industrial automation and robotics, with… - source: new.abb.com
• 2016-09-23 - Demonstration - ABB Robotics Uses 3D Printing for Functional Prototyping - • ABB Robotics utilized the Ultimaker 2 Extended+ 3D printer to create prototype fingers for their YuMi robot. • This approach reduced the prototyping process from several weeks to just a few days. • The 3D-printed designs were significantly more… - source: all3dp.com
• 2015-04-13 - Product Launch - ABB introduces YuMi, world's first truly collaborative dual-arm robot - ABB introduced YuMi (IRB 14000), a dual-arm collaborative robot designed for small-parts assembly and safe human-robot workcells. YuMi combines force-sensitive safety behavior, vision-assisted handling, and lead-through programming to speed flexible… - source: automate.org