ABB Robotics Signs Agreement With BMW Group for 2,100 Industrial Robots
ABB Robotics (Auburn Hills, MI) has signed a frame agreement with BMW Group to deliver 2,100 industrial robots over five years, beginning in 2010, to support the carmaker?s operations in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The robots will be applied in parts handling, gluing and spot welding on car-body assembly lines for BMW’s 1-series, 3-series, X5-series and Mini models.
“We are delighted that this major customer has entrusted production lines in three countries to ABB?s innovative industrial robotics,” said Anders Jonsson, head of ABB’s Robotics division. “Our expertise in products, systems and service for manufacturing ensure high and consistent production quality that helps our customers stay competitive.?
ABB?s technology convinced the purchaser in the course of comprehensive endurance tests during the tendering phase. ABB will supply and commission a variety of robot models for BMW, including the IRB 6640, 6620, 7600 and the new mid range robot IRB 4600; a compact, light-weight industrial robot with the longest vertical reach in its class.
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