17-03-2012, 10:36 AM
ABB wins major robotic painting systems order
2011-08-18 - Zurich/Switzerland – ABB has received a blanket order from the BMW Group for the implementation of their new painting process. Painting robots with application packages as complete functional painting systems are to be delivered over the course of the next few years. This follows BMW’s selection of ABB as its partner for industrial robots in 2008.
Most of the equipment will consist of ABB's latest generation of IRB 5500-type painting robots, which have exceptional performance capabilities and a space-saving configuration. They will be used for the fully automated base and clear coat application of the interior and exterior of car bodies. BMW will also use this robot series to treat and paint plastic parts.
"Robots cut the cost of the painting stage of the manufacturing process and ensure lasting product quality improvement. This not only makes manufacturing processes more reliable, but also optimizes and enhances them," explains Ulrich Spiesshofer, ABB Executive Committee member responsible for the Discrete Automation and Motion division.
ABB technology has decisive advantages, particularly in the areas of features and configuration. Quality and precision play a major role, especially when it comes to paint application. At the same time, the use of robotics reduces pollution and actively cuts emissions.
ABB robots enable customers to implement efficient manufacturing systems that sustainably produce high-quality products. The company’s range of products and solutions for lean manufacturing cover the range from body-in-white to the final assembly of complete car bodies. They improve competitiveness and at the same time, optimally comply with customer specifications. ABB has installed more than 190,000 robots worldwide.
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 130,000 people.