ABB showcases advanced digital solutions for intelligent manufacturing

November 27, 2018

From November 27-29, ABB is exhibiting its products and solutions for the digital transformation of manufacturing at SPS IPC Drives, the leading trade fair for smart and digital automation, taking place in Nuremberg, Germany. ABB’s digital solutions include innovative systems, software and services that allow companies of any size in the manufacturing and process industries to increase productivity, enhance operational efficiency, and improve safety and security.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is shaping the future of manufacturing by processing ever-growing volumes of data generated by innovative machines and producing insights that drive performance. As a pioneering technology leader, ABB is providing solutions to further drive the intelligent manufacturing trend. With its suite of ABB Ability™ digital solutions, ABB enables industrial customers to leverage the benefits of digitalization. ABB will demonstrate how companies of any size and from any industry can implement innovative solutions and services for higher efficiency, safety and performance.

For more details about ABB at SPS 2018 please visit their event microsite.

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