ABB expands its Smart Power factory capacity with cobots in Bangaluru

The connected factory software identifies process optimisation opportunities and schedules predictive maintenance to maximise productivity and efficiency.

ABB India has expanded and upgraded its Smart Power factory in Nelamangala, Bengaluru, to meet the strong demand growth for its smart power solutions and energy management technologies with one of the first Industry 5.0 production processes. The smart facility harnesses advanced collaborative robotics technology for better human-machine interfaces, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced digitalisation technologies to create a sophisticated, automated, and flexible future-ready factory.

This first-of-its-kind facility manufactures, tests, and supplies a complete range of low-voltage power equipment and energy management technologies to meet demand from the industry for increased reliability and energy savings. It caters to the increasing demand across sectors, including commercial and residential buildings, infrastructure, utility and renewable energy systems like solar, wind, and many others where electricity is consumed.

Spanning over 8,400 sqm, the company’s factory links equipment such as robots, motors, and drives to the Internet of Things (IoT). The connected factory software highlights process optimisation opportunities and schedules predictive maintenance to maximise productivity and efficiency. This resulted in enhanced productivity of 40 per cent in the same space, with an energy efficiency of 15 per cent.

Giampiero Frisio, President, Smart Power Division, ABB Group, said, “The upgrades and expansion at the Bangalore factory make it one of our most advanced production facilities in the world. The adoption of exciting new Industry 5.0 technologies makes this an ideal home for the production, testing, and supply of ABB Smart Power’s technologies. The Smart Power team are the ideal partner for customers pursuing higher standards of safety, reliability, and energy efficiency in their operations.

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