ABB has announced that it will supply over 1,300 robots and functional packages to Volvo Cars to support the production of the next generation of electric vehicles. The robots and controllers offered by ABB will help Volvo Cars achieve its sustainability targets by delivering energy savings of up to 20%. The deployment of the robots and packages will begin in 2024 at Volvo Cars’ production sites in Sweden and China.
Key points:
- ABB will supply more than 1,300 robots to Volvo Cars to support the production of electric vehicles
- The robots and functional packages offered by ABB will help Volvo Cars achieve its sustainability targets
- The deployment of the robots and packages will begin in 2024 at Volvo Cars’ production sites in Sweden and China
- ABB’s energy-efficient large robots and OmniCore controllers will deliver energy savings of up to 20% at Volvo Cars’ facilities
This partnership between ABB and Volvo Cars is driven by the increasing consumer demand for electric vehicles and the automotive industry’s desire to operate more sustainably. ABB’s new family of energy-efficient large robots and OmniCore controllers will contribute to reducing energy consumption and improving the overall sustainability of Volvo Cars’ production processes.
ABB will provide functional packages covering various production tasks, including spot-welding, riveting, dispensing, flow drilling, and ultrasonic weld inspection. These packages are ready-to-use combinations of hardware, software, and services that will be implemented at Volvo Cars’ facilities in Sweden and China.
In addition to the hardware and functional packages, ABB’s OmniCore robot controllers will play a crucial role in achieving energy savings. The controllers utilize highly efficient power electronics and regenerative braking technology, which help to optimize energy consumption and reduce waste.
During the deployment process, ABB will use its RobotStudio planning and programming software platform to visualize and optimize the deployment of the robots. This software allows for virtual simulations and testing, ensuring that production remains uninterrupted and that the automation systems are effectively engineered for multiple deployments.
ABB and Volvo Cars have a long history of collaboration in improving the efficiency of car production and industrial robots. This partnership is another step towards achieving their mutual goal of sustainable manufacturing and transitioning to electric vehicle production.
This announcement highlights ABB’s commitment to supporting the automotive industry in reaching its sustainability targets and adopting cleaner technologies. By providing smart robotic automation solutions, ABB is helping Volvo Cars reduce its carbon footprint and advance towards a more sustainable future.