ABB has introduced a new global sustainability initiative, Real Progress, to showcase the power of technology and expertise to accelerate sustainability while enhancing productivity.
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Unplanned downtime costs $103k, $125k per hour: ABB
A new survey from ABB has revealed the close tie between uptime and reliability, confirming its findings that unplanned downtime can cost some industrial sites $103,000 per hour in the U.S. and $125,000 globally. According to the new “Value of Reliability” survey, 69% of industrial businesses experience unplanned outages at least once a month, a number found both in the…
Read MoreTata Steel, ABB team up on sustainable steel production
Photo: ABB India-based steelmaker Tata Steel has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ABB to co-create innovative models and technologies to help reduce the carbon footprint of steel production. The two companies will focus on system-level assessments of Tata Steel’s manufacturing plants and production facilities for evaluation and co-development of short and long-term options for energy efficiency, decarbonization and…
Read MoreABB publishes plan for electric mines
ABB has published a five-point action plan that sets out a roadmap to decarbonizing mining operations from pit to port for any underground or open-pit mine. The new five-pillar plan – which is available as an eBook on ABB.com –highlights five steps for total plant electrification across mine hauling operations and power distribution and management. It aims to help mining companies on…
Read MoreABB podcast dives into process automation
ABB’s The Process Automation Podcast explores how automation, electrification and digital technologies – through their role in industry – are contributing to life the way we know it and are enabling society to become more efficient and sustainable. Hosted by engineer Fran Scott, the podcast series delves deep into how process automation technologies are transforming various industries around the world,…
Read MoreABB puts up stakes in Mexico with MXTEC
Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, is now home to an ABB facility, as the company has opened a Technology and Engineering Center (MXTEC) there to increase North American project delivery capacity and boost its competitiveness. Full story.
Read MoreABB introduces Baldor-Reliance HydroCool XT
With a focus on high efficiency and power density as well as low maintenance, ABB has unveiled its Baldor-Reliance HydroCool XT motor for the toughest industry environments. The motor, according to the company, offers customers an ideal combination of flexible design, low maintenance and reliable performance, and the product line represents a new generation of water-cooled motors developed in response…
Read MoreABB, Perenti to explore decarbonization solutions for mining
ABB has signed an agreement with mining services group Perenti to collaborate and explore approaches to support net-zero emissions targets for underground and open-pit mines. Australia-based Perenti has significant mining expertise and technical capability, which complements ABB’s technology expertise. Together, the companies plan to explore business models and solutions to provide wider services for pilot, brownfield and greenfield mining customer…
Read MoreABB, FLSmidth to collaborate on environmental and productivity solutions
Global technology companies ABB and FLSmidth will collaborate to look at ways to advance environmental and productivity solutions for mining customers under a new agreement. The companies will jointly assess solutions for mining companies that will de-risk their operations and lower operating costs while reducing emissions, energy use and waste. FLSmidth offers market-leading products, service and digital solutions for mining…
Read MoreABB Ability Smart Sensor for remote monitoring
ABB is now enabling customers to remotely monitor the health and performance of general machinery with the ABB Ability Smart Sensor, a key element of the ABB Ability Digital Powertrain. The smart sensor turns rotating equipment including drives, motors and applications such as pumps, into smart, wireless connected assets. The innovative solution is designed to detect potential asset disturbances and…
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