ABB has received an order for 800 industrial robots from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to support production of a new generation of electric vehicles at its plant in Hanover, Germany.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is modernising its Hanover factory and is installing state-of-the-art facilities to build the all-electric ID. Buzz van, which will begin production in 2022.
ABB’s robots will be installed in the body shop to undertake a range of body construction tasks.
Sami Atiya, president of ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation, said: “We’re excited to extend our long-standing business relationship with Volkswagen by supporting their expansion into e-mobility.
“ABB’s robotic solutions will provide Volkswagen’s production processes with unprecedented levels of flexibility, to help them adjust to trends and changing customer requirements.”
