Four new robot models with a total of 22 options, to provide more choices for customers in automotive, electric vehicles and other sectors
The new robot series offers excellent performance and energy savings of up to 20%
Leading repeated positioning accuracy up to 0.03 mm, improving production quality
ABB has further expanded its large robot family with the launch of four new energy-saving models with 22 selection options covering a wider range of areas to provide customers with more choice and higher performance. The new generation of large robots, including IRB 6710, IRB 6720, IRB 6730 and IRB 6740, are suitable for load ranges from 150kg to 310kg and work radii from 2.5m to 3.2m, providing customers with more choice and significantly improving performance and reducing energy consumption.

“Sustainable production is an important task for automakers, with 78 percent of companies identifying it as critical to their business and another 77 percent identifying sustainability as a priority for their customers,” said Marcus Scone, global president of ABB’s robotics business unit. ABB’s four new robots offer 22 options that save up to 20% of the energy needed to meet customer needs, providing more choice and flexibility for more sustainable production. These new robots will help our customers build resilience across a range of industries, including automotive, general manufacturing, foundry, food and beverage, and logistics.

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The series is based on the same breakthrough modular design, with standardized components on all large robotic platforms, including the base, lower arm and upper arm. All product models in the series now have the same floor space, which ensures faster, easier and more flexible installation and replacement of robots on different production lines.

Using ABB OmniCore™ controllers and a lightweight robot design, the series of robots can achieve energy savings of up to 20% while providing precise operational control.

In addition, the robot series is equipped with ABB’s TrueMove and QuickMove motion control technology, leading to repeated positioning accuracy of up to 0.03mm. The new range of robots equipped with these features is ideal for complex tasks such as spot welding, laser welding, screw tightening and riveting, enabling car manufacturers to complete high-quality assembly work.

Joerg Reger, global head of ABB’s robotic vehicle business unit, said: “Our new range of robots meets the needs of the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) industry. As EV and battery production continues to scale, manufacturers can choose the right selection from ABB’s broad range of robots to handle products of different sizes, from individual cell and module to complete battery packs. They can also perform high-precision body assembly and spot welding, and access restricted areas inside the vehicle to install seats or dashboards.