Automobile Manufacturing

ABB Technologies in Auto Manufacturing

With 95% robotization in core processes (IFR 2025), ABB's innovations drive transformation:

1.Teach Pendant (TPU3-EX): ATEX-certified touchscreen (≤3ms response) enables live programming in explosive environments, cutting setup time 40%

2.Hollow Wrist (IRB 5500): 50mm bore internal cabling reduces interference 60% with ±0.01mm path accuracy, slashing body welding cycles to 30s/station

3. Spray Control Board (ACPX-02): IPS system synchronizes bell speed (±2rpm) and paint flow via PROFINET, boosting material utilization to 92%

4.Servo Motors (PMSM): SiC controllers achieve 98.2% efficiency; 27-bit encoders deliver 4800N·m torque for ±0.03mm battery assembly

Operational Impact

- Hollow wrists shrink workstation footprint 40%

- Servo motors cut stamping line energy use 25%

- TPU3-EX maintains zero safety incidents in paint shops

At BMW Shenyang, this ecosystem achieves 58s/vehicle cycle time and 99.6% yield.