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ABB Automation Technologies
Address:
9 The Towers, Wilmslow Road
Didsbury
Manchester
M20 2AB
UK
Telephone: (UK) +44 161 445 5555
http://www.abb.com
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Listing of all 22 news releases from ABB Automation Technologies:
Automation and robot choice enhanced
The most suitable robotic solutions are promised in a partnership between ABB and electrical engineering company, ADI (Automation Design and Installation).
News from ABB Automation Technologies (15 October 2007)
Batch production records from data recorders
Batch recording allows operators to enter essential batch information alongside process data
News from ABB Automation Technologies (14 May 2007)
Win on the go with low voltage products
ABB low voltage products in Coventry is offering the chance to win an in-car Satellite Navigation pack, consisting of a TomTom Go and an HP iPaq 2110 PDA.
News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 7 June 2006)
ABB to tackle growing AC drives market
ABB - forecasting a a boom in the medium voltage AC drives market - has appointed Andy Alexander as its first dedicated medium voltage AC drives sales manager.
News from ABB Automation Technologies (18 May 2006)
Industrial automation system saves costs
User application article Industrial automation system extends the scope of traditional control systems by including all automation functions in a single operational and engineering environment, producing costs savings.
News from ABB Automation Technologies (11 April 2006)
Product manager to cover low voltage automation
ABB has appointed James Large as product manager for its low voltage industrial automation products - he brings 16 years of engineering experience to ABB.
News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 7 April 2006)
Automation PLCs system is readily expandable
Programmable logic controller range is being aimed primarily at OEMs and plant operators looking for a system that can be readily expanded to meet changing requirements.
News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 7 April 2006)
Carton packaging supplier signs automation deal
Tetra Pak has signed a global purchase agreement for worldwide use of ABB's System 800xA Extended Automation; and may include instrumentation, motors, drives and low voltage products.
News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 3 April 2006)
Blast furnace upgrade to improve control
The Queen Victoria blast furnace control system at Corus' Scunthorpe steel works is to be upgraded enabling all data to be available to management staff, making furnace control easaier.
News from ABB Automation Technologies (21 December 2005)
Software minimises mould robot set-up times
Plastics - Mould is a software product for easy programming of ABB robots used for plastic injection moulding applications, which minimises learning curve, set-up time and error recovery time.
News from ABB Automation Technologies (14 November 2005)
Software links robotic cells to trouble-shooting
A software package is designed to remotely connect a robotic production cell with the local customer support desk - thereby streamlining the diagnosis of robot problems.
News from ABB Automation Technologies (19 August 2005)
Wall chart, pocket guide help automation
ABB has launched a wall chart and pocket guide to help customers determine which activities are needed for a successful project and where these activities fit in their overall process.
News from ABB Automation Technologies (15 August 2005)
Robot mounted cameras with six-axis mobility
User application article A new inspection system utilising a robot-mounted camera, is providing a different approach to the examination, integrity and traceability of mass manufactured assemblies.
News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 8 June 2005)
Course shows how to use vision easily
Two-day course will show how to use the inbuilt vision toolset without the need for programming and attendees will be equipped to build their own application.
News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 8 April 2005)
ACBs also provide network analysis
Air circuit breakers with improved electrical performance provide protection, network analysis and communications for virtually any electrical application with currents from 800 up to 6300A.
News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 5 April 2005)
Palletising robot demonstrates rapid cycling
Centre piece of a complete picking, packing and palletising line to be demonstrated at Interpack will be a new, state-of-the-art four-axis palletising robot with an extremely rapid cycle time.
News from ABB Automation Technologies (22 February 2005)
Soft starter range has simplified programming
Soft starter for motors is said to be as easy to program as a mobile telephone and and incorporates fieldbus communication and advanced motor protection functions.
News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 5 January 2005)
Software helps prevent stops and interruptions
Software that can help manufacturers recover up to 40% of the production capacity normally wasted through stops and interruptions collects and analyses production data, to increase efficiency.
News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 9 September 2004)
Guidebook examines automation issues
Guidebook looks at the challenges facing today's production companies, how to avoid information overload from your automation system and complying with safety regulations.
News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 2 June 2004)
UKAS audit certifies flowmeter calibration rig
A surveillance visit by UKAS of ABB's flow calibration facilities has resulted in a calibration rig certified as being accurate to within an expanded uncertainty of +/-0.027%.
News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 3 July 2003)
Stove control system ups blast furnace performance
Control systems interface is easy to use
