Multinational robotics company ABB Robotics has released a new solution, named OmniCore, which serves as an automation platform designed to enhance business productivity and flexibility.
ABB has said the new platform represents a US$170, (£133.1m) strategic investment in next-generation robotics, aimed at accelerating advanced, sustainable automation.
The solution is equipped with a single control architecture that integrates ABB Robotics’ complete range of hardware and software. This platform supports AI, sensor, cloud and edge computing systems, with the aim of helping create advanced and autonomous robotic applications.
“Automation is a strategic requirement as businesses seek greater flexibility, simplicity and efficiency,” said Sami Atiya, president of ABB’s robotics & discrete automation business area.
“OmniCore marks a new milestone in our 50-year history, offering a unified platform that integrates our entire range of hardware and software.”
Robot path accuracy under 0.6mm and speeds up to 1,600mm per second can reportedly both be achieved with the new platform.
The robotics company added that this enables precision in tasks like welding and laser cutting. The platform also allows robots to operate up to 25% faster while consuming 20% less energy compared to previous controllers.
Marc Segura, division president of ABB Robotics, expanded on OmniCore’s system capabilities: “The OmniCore difference is its ability to manage motion, sensors and application equipment in a single holistic unified system.
“OmniCore opens the door to the entire ABB Robotics portfolio of hardware and software, in any combination under a single control platform, offering endless possibilities and more avenues for value creation.
“For example, OmniCore enables automotive manufacturers to increase production speed, offering tremendous competitive advantage, increasing press tending production from 12 to 15 strokes per minute to produce 900 parts per hour.”
