ABB visits CIIE six times to showcase global innovative technology

More than 50 innovative exhibits are showcased, with multiple new products making their global and Chinese debut

We plan to sign multiple strategic cooperation agreements and work together with all parties to accelerate the digitalization process and green transformation

Lock in the booth for next year's CIIE in advance and continue to write the story of open cooperation and win-win development for the CIIE

On November 5th, the 6th China International Import Expo will be held in Shanghai. ABB will participate in this international event for the sixth consecutive time, with the theme of "Ideal Partner for Sustainable Development", showcasing more than 50 innovative products and technologies in the three major fields of smart energy, intelligent manufacturing, intelligent transportation, and smart cities, including new generation collaborative robots, full new high voltage air circuit breakers, gas insulated ring main units, intelligent DC charging piles, high-efficiency motors, frequency converters, and ABB cloud drives, as well as a series of automation solutions for process industries, hybrid and maritime industries. ABB will also launch new measurement products, intelligent electrical products, and intelligent manufacturing solutions for the steel and non-ferrous metal industries. ABB's innovative achievements from around the world will be gathered at the CIIE booth.

Dr. Gu Chunyuan, Chairman of ABB China, said, "As an old friend of the CIIE, we are looking forward to every year's CIIE. In the past five years, ABB has showcased more than 210 innovative products and cutting-edge technologies, released multiple new products and digital solutions at the CIIE. We have better listened to market voices and gained more business opportunities through this platform, and have signed about 90 strategic cooperation agreements in total. With the strong influence and spillover effects of the CIIE, we look forward to more ABB new products and technologies taking off from CIIE and landing nationwide this year, while deepening cooperation with customers in various industries and jointly exploring the path of green, low-carbon, and sustainable development

Accelerate intelligent manufacturing and industrial digital transformation

Data and its transmission are important driving forces for industrial digital transformation. The emergence of Ethernet Advanced Physical Layer (Ethernet APL) technology has enabled digital factories to "fly into ordinary people's homes", achieving "one network connectivity" from the management layer, operation layer, to the on-site instrument and equipment layer. At this year's CIIE, ABB will globally launch a new generation of measurement products equipped with advanced physical layer technology for Ethernet. With the help of Ethernet PL technology, measuring instruments can be seamlessly integrated into factory Ethernet, achieving safe deployment in hazardous areas, stable and reliable long-distance transmission, and bridging the "last mile" of information exchange between on-site and operational management, providing a solid data foundation for intelligent management throughout the entire process.

ABB will also integrate Ethernet APL technology into its distributed control system to provide seamless communication between industrial users and the field. This technology will be deployed first at BASF's integrated base in Zhanjiang, China. At the CIIE booth, ABB will showcase process automation products and solutions that integrate APL technology from multiple perspectives.

Human robot collaboration is an important trend in the development of industrial robots. ABB will showcase two advanced collaborative robot units, including GoFa ™ The education unit is a supporting practical equipment for ABB's latest robot teaching function package, designed specifically for teaching and training. It combines comprehensive hardware settings with globally certified STEM training courses to guide new directions for robot teaching and automation education; The new generation collaborative robot GoFa 12. applied in the GoFa blind box workstation, has a load of 12kg, a working radius of 1.37m, and a running speed of 2.2m/s. All six joints are equipped with torque sensors, which have outstanding power and force limiting performance, allowing it to complete more tasks faster and ensure the safety of operators.

In addition, ABB will also present its intelligent manufacturing solutions developed for the steel and non-ferrous metal industries at this year's CIIE. This solution integrates basic process automation solutions, intelligent centralized control operation platforms, and big data analysis platforms, which can help customers improve their manufacturing processes using ABB's expertise and advanced technology. This cutting-edge solution will help optimize the operational efficiency, productivity, safety, and reliability of steel manufacturers.

Promote energy transformation and energy conservation and efficiency improvement

At this year's CIIE, ABB will bring a rich range of electrical products and solutions focused on green energy, green industry, green data centers, and green buildings, including the new Emax 2/E high-voltage air circuit breaker, Safe 40.5kV gas insulated ring main unit and compact switchgear, ABB building optical storage direct flexible, digital energy efficiency and asset health management, intelligent building and other solutions, smart energy optimization system, etc. ABB will also release two new products to the Chinese market: Lmax-T intelligent data center bus duct and UniSafe Digital medium voltage authorization cabinet digital solution, empowering a low-carbon future with innovative electrical technology. Among them, the Lmax-T sliding rail data center cabinet distribution bus duct is an upgraded solution for traditional precision column head cabinet distribution. The optional intelligent monitoring function can achieve real-time monitoring of electrical parameters, switch status and other data, helping users effectively reduce lifecycle costs and flexibly cope with data center expansion. It is an important component of realizing the concept of "growing while investing" in data centers.

Efficient motors and frequency converters have broad prospects in energy conservation, efficiency improvement, and emission reduction in industry and other fields. ABB will showcase a wide range of energy-saving and efficient products and solutions, including the ACH580-31 ultra-low harmonic series frequency converter, a permanent magnet frequency converter integrated machine with a system energy saving of up to 60%, a shaft generator using patented permanent magnet technology, a series of flexible and expandable PLC and servo products, as well as ABB Cloud Drive, fully supporting users in achieving energy-saving, efficiency increasing, and carbon reduction goals. Among them, ABB Cloud Drive is a digital product that integrates cloud connectivity, cloud monitoring, cloud diagnosis, cloud prediction, cloud optimization, and cloud archive functions. With a connection based digital solution as the core, it is compatible with multiple ABB Drive products, bringing customers a true digital experience, improving production efficiency, and achieving digital operation and maintenance.

In addition, ABB Energy Industry will present a series of reports on energy transformation equations at this year's CIIE, introducing how advanced automation, electrification, and digital technologies can be used to reduce carbon emissions in areas such as wastewater treatment and offshore oil and gas, empowering the traditional energy industry's green and low-carbon transformation and sustainable development.

Embark on a new life of smart cities and green travel

Fast and convenient charging infrastructure is an important guarantee for green travel. After showcasing the 480kW liquid cooled high-power charging pile last year, ABB will showcase the Terra CA II safe and intelligent DC charging pile in person at this year's CIIE. It is suitable for centralized charging stations and high-end building facilities, and can efficiently meet diverse charging needs such as electric taxis, electric logistics vehicles, and electric buses. Its efficient empowerment function ranges from 300-1000V, which can efficiently meet the charging needs of current and future electric vehicles, and contribute to accelerating the construction of China's future oriented, green and low-carbon electric transportation system.

The zero emission shipping industry is an important component of building a green transportation system. ABB star product Azipod ® The pod type electric propulsion system supports the electrification and green low-carbon transformation of various types of ships. For example, at the first CIIE, ABB signed a cooperation agreement with its Chinese shipbuilding subsidiary, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard, to provide a complete set of electric propulsion systems for its first domestically produced large cruise ship, the "Aida Modu". Now, after a series of trials and tests, this luxury cruise ship is about to officially set sail, becoming a great story of ABB and its partners writing the CIIE story together.

ABB is also actively empowering smart city construction through digital technology. The ABB greenhouse gas comprehensive solution for integrated sky ground monitoring is based on multiple optical absorption principles and widely used for greenhouse gas measurement from space to land, from fixed pollution sources to atmospheric environment stations, from point to line measurements. It accurately quantifies the source sink contributions of various greenhouse gases from cities, industrial infrastructure, and agriculture, providing high-value basic data and scientific methods for the measurability, reportability, and verifiability of carbon source sink data. Innovative digital technology is used to support the construction of smart cities in various regions.

In addition to launching new products and showcasing a series of innovative technologies and solutions, ABB will also utilize the CIIE as an important link and platform to expand and deepen cooperation with new and old customers, and sign a series of strategic cooperation agreements to further strengthen innovation cooperation and mutual benefit, sharing the dividends and development opportunities of the Chinese market. Welcome to visit and exchange ideas at ABB booth H4.1 B3-03 at the 2023 CIIE.

China is ABB's second-largest market globally and an important center for research and manufacturing. As a member of the Exhibition Alliance, ABB has never been absent from this important event since its participation in the first CIIE in 2018. The CIIE has become a window for China to build a new development pattern, a platform to promote high-level openness, and an international public product shared globally, providing a broad space for domestic and foreign enterprises to showcase innovative technologies and share development opportunities. At present, ABB has signed a contract for the 7th CIIE Enterprise Business Exhibition, securing the "entry ticket" for the 2024 CIIE in advance.

ABB is a technology leader in the field of electrical and automation, committed to empowering a more sustainable and efficient future. ABB integrates engineering experience and software technology into a solution to optimize manufacturing, transportation, energy, and operations. Adhering to over 130 years of outstanding history, ABB's approximately 105000 employees worldwide are dedicated to driving innovation and accelerating industrial transformation. ABB has comprehensive business activities in China, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and engineering services. It has 27 local enterprises and 15000 employees in nearly 130 cities, with online and offline channels covering approximately 700 cities across the country.