ABB
ABB Automation Products
ABB is a global leader in industrial automation, power and digital solutions, serving utilities, manufacturing, process industries, transportation and infrastructure worldwide. With a focus on productivity, safety, energy efficiency and sustainability, ABB provides a complete portfolio of control systems, drives, motors, robotics, measurement instruments and software for Industry 4.0 and smart factories.
Core Product Categories & Key Series
1. PLC & Control Systems
AC500 Series
Modular PLC for machine and factory automation:
AC500‑eCo: compact, cost‑effective
AC500 V3: high‑performance, scalable
AC500‑XC: for extreme environments
System 800xA
Distributed control system (DCS) for process industries (oil & gas, power, chemical, mining).
2. Drives & Motors
ACS Series (Low Voltage Drives)
ACS150 / ACS355: compact, general purpose
ACS580: all‑purpose, energy‑saving
ACS880: high‑performance, multicore architecture
Medium Voltage Drives
ACS1000, ACS2000, ACS580MV for large motors and heavy industry.
ABB Motors
IEC, NEMA, high‑efficiency, explosion‑proof and servo motors.
3. Robotics & Machine Automation
IRB Industrial Robots
6‑axis robots for welding, assembly, handling, painting and packaging.
YuMi & SWIFTI
Collaborative robots (cobots) for safe human‑robot interaction.
RobotStudio
Simulation and programming software for offline robot development.
4. Measurement & Analytics Instruments
Measurement devices for pressure, temperature, level, flow and analysis.
Endress+Hauser partnership for process instrumentation.
Smart sensors with IIoT connectivity for condition monitoring.
5. High‑Performance I/O & Field Components
S800 I/O for AC500 and 800xA systems
Clamp‑on and modular I/O for harsh environments
Industrial switches, fieldbus and Ethernet communication
6. Power & Distribution
ABB Ability™ smart power management
Circuit breakers, contactors, switchgear and UPS
Power quality and energy monitoring solutions
7. Software & Digital Solutions
ABB Ability™ Digital Powertrain
Cloud platform for monitoring motors, drives and pumps.
ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring
Predictive maintenance for assets.
Automation Builder
Engineering software for AC500 and I/O systems.
8. Machine Safety & Functional Safety
Safety PLCs, safety drives and safety I/O
Certified for SIL 2 / SIL 3 and PL d / PL e
Safe motion control and safety networking
Key Advantages
Strong heritage in power & automation
High energy efficiency across drives and motors
Extreme reliability in harsh and heavy industries
Full lifecycle support: design, commissioning, service
Open connectivity: PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus
Sustainability focus: low carbon, energy saving, circular design
Typical Applications
Oil & gas, petrochemical
Power generation & utilities
Mining, metals, cement
Food & beverage, pharmaceutical
Automotive manufacturing
Logistics, packaging, material handling
Water & wastewater treatment