ABB provides a complete range of robots for Nobia ’ s new , high-tech kitchen factory
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ABB ROBOTICS
ABB provides a complete range of robots for Nobia ’ s new , high-tech kitchen factory
ABB Robotics has been selected by Nobia - the leading kitchen specialist in Europe – to supply robotic automation solutions for their new factory in Jönköping , Sweden . By securing the contract , ABB Robotics furthers its expansion into new industry segments , helping to make production more efficient and sustainable . “ ABB ’ s contribution to Nobia ’ s new stateof-the-art factory clearly illustrates how we are helping companies unlock flexible automation to transform their business , supporting with unique global industry expertise and innovative , tailormade products ,” said Andrea Cassoni , Managing Director , General Industry , ABB Robotics . “ Working with Nobia , our robotics solutions will enable fast mass-production of customized kitchens , meeting consumers ’ increased demand for tailored and personalized product choices ”.
The supply of ABB robots will enable Nobia to achieve its vision for more flexible and more automated manufacturing that ’ s capable of producing customized products at scale . By taking on the dull , dirty and sometimes dangerous tasks , the range of robots will enable Nobia ’ s workers to take on safer , more rewarding work . The robots included are IRB 7600 , ideal for heavy applications , IRB 4600 , a generalpurpose robot that increases production capacity and improves productivity , and IRB 6700 , the highest-performance robot in the 150 – 300-kilogram class which , on average , takes about 2.5 tons per day off the shoulders of an employee . The robots will enable the factory to produce customized cabinets with 75-80 % higher efficiency ( time ) in comparison to non-automated processes .
Combining ABB ’ s technological leadership in automation with Nobia ’ s segment insights and knowledge of their customers ’ needs , the relationship will lead to more flexible and digitalized manufacturing processes . Together , the companies strengthen the competence development within automation for the region around Jönköping . In the local area , ABB Robotics will support and educate Nobia ’ s existing and future employees as
By taking on the dull , dirty and sometimes dangerous tasks , the range of robots will enable Nobia ’ s workers to take on safer , more rewarding work .
well as students at Jönköping University and neighboring Linköping University . The training will be held in ABB Robotics ’ recently opened training center in Jönköping .
“ We are very excited about this partnership with ABB . We are building a future-proof , high-capacity factory that will support our leading position . It is a real game changer for the whole industry . The factory will manufacture customized , made-to-order kitchens at the highest speed and at the same time highest possible quality . The unique combination of technique solutions combined with our expertise will enable us to offer kitchens with leading design , and sustainability performance to customers in the Nordic region . To achieve this we will utilize ABB ’ s market leading technology for highly automated and flexible processes , and extensive logistics consolidation ,” said Jon Sintorn , CEO , Nobia .
The region around Jönköping is characterized by extensive know-how and expertise in manufacturing , with ABB Robotics further enhancing this through its work with Nobia . The factory will be fully operational in the course of 2024 , to become one of Europe ’ s most modern kitchen factories .
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