Empowering Businesses with Faster, More Precise, and Sustainable Automation
ABB Robotics has unveiled OmniCore, a groundbreaking intelligent automation platform designed to revolutionize industrial automation. This significant investment, exceeding $170 million, represents a paradigm shift towards a modular and future-proof control architecture.
Unifying Hardware and Software for Seamless Integration
The cornerstone of OmniCore lies in its unique, single control architecture. This platform acts as a unified language, flawlessly integrating ABB's entire spectrum of leading-edge hardware and software solutions. This holistic approach eliminates compatibility concerns and streamlines robotic operations.
Enhanced Performance: Speed, Accuracy, and Efficiency
OmniCore delivers industry-leading motion performance. It empowers robots to achieve exceptional path accuracy, exceeding precision levels of less than 0.6mm, even at high speeds of up to 1,600mm per second. This translates to significant advantages in precision-intensive applications like arc welding, mobile phone display assembly, gluing, and laser cutting.
Furthermore, OmniCore boasts a 25% increase in robot operation speed while simultaneously reducing energy consumption by up to 20% compared to its predecessor, the ABB IRC5 controller.
Scalability and Flexibility: Tailored Solutions for Diverse Applications
Built upon a scalable and modular foundation, OmniCore offers a vast array of functionalities. This empowers businesses across various sectors, including existing and emerging automation frontiers like biotechnology and construction, to tailor solutions that perfectly suit their specific needs.
With over 1,000 configurable hardware and software features, users can effortlessly design, operate, maintain, and optimize their robotic operations. Features like ABB's Absolute Accuracy and PickMaster® Twin, coupled with hardware options ranging from external axis systems to vision systems and fieldbuses, provide unparalleled flexibility.
Unlocking Endless Possibilities: A Gateway to Value Creation
"The true power of OmniCore lies in its ability to manage motion, sensors, and application equipment as a single, unified system," emphasizes Marc Segura, Division President of ABB Robotics. This holistic approach unlocks the full potential of ABB's entire robotics portfolio. By enabling seamless integration of various hardware and software components under one control platform, OmniCore opens doors to a universe of possibilities and avenues for value creation.
For instance, in the automotive industry, OmniCore empowers manufacturers to achieve significant production speed increases. This translates to a tremendous competitive advantage, with press tending production rising from 12 to 15 strokes per minute, resulting in a staggering 900 parts produced per hour.
A Legacy of Innovation Continues: A Pioneering Spirit for the Future
As ABB Robotics celebrates its 50th anniversary, the introduction of OmniCore marks a pivotal moment. It embodies the company's unwavering commitment to innovation, a legacy that began with the world's first microprocessor-controlled robot in 1974. Subsequent milestones include the launch of RobotStudio® software in 1998 and the 2024 acquisition of Sevensense, a leader in AI-based navigation technology for mobile robots.
ABB OmniCore: The Future of Industrial Automation
The launch of OmniCore signifies a new era for industrial automation. With its exceptional speed, precision, energy efficiency, and unmatched flexibility, OmniCore empowers businesses to navigate the evolving industrial landscape with agility and achieve operational excellence.