ABB announced today a investment of 280 million dollars to expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe and build a new state-of-the-art ABB Robotics European Campus in Västerås, Sweden. The Campus will be the hub of ABB Robotics’ offering in Europe and will provide customers with AI-enabled collaborative and industrial robots, as well as digital solutions to support flexible automation as part of ABB’s ‘room-by-room’ manufacturing strategy. ‘agency. The new Campus, which will replace the existing robotics facilities on the site, is expected to open at the end of 2026.
ABB, the investment in Sweden in the field of robotics to expand production capacity
ABB’s investment in Robotics Campus in Västerås will strengthen its leadership in robotics and automation globally. With the facility, ABB will expand the 50% production capacity and will strengthen its capabilities to supply the European market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7% until 2027. By the time the campus is completed, ABB will have invested 450 million dollars in its three robotics factories since 2018, including the mega factory of Shanghai which supplies customers in Asia and the plant Auburn Hills which supports the Americas.
ABB, the new campus in Sweden
The new ABB Campus will enable close collaboration with customers and partners for develop robotics and automation solutions in a safe and functional environment. Customers will be able to test their solutions and experience the latest automation innovations on site. Additionally, employees, visitors and students will enjoy an open and vibrant Campus, both during and after working hours.
The Campus of 65.000 m2 will be a modern workplace for the 1,300 ABB Robotics employees in the area and will include a new factory, offices, a research and development center, a Experience Center and a training center for customers and visitors. The new factory will also be equipped with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) as a key component for transporting materials and products between the warehouse, assembly stations and assembly departments.
When is the construction of the new campus scheduled?
Construction is scheduled for 2024 and will replace the nine separate buildings that have grown organically since 1974 and currently constitute the robotics operations in Sweden, thus further strengthening cross-functional synergies.
With the construction of the Campus in Västerås, ABB continues to consolidate the area as automation cluster, maintaining important closeness to customers, suppliers, universities and partners. The Campus will provide a unique opportunity to develop the ecosystem while maintaining fast delivery times, with shorter transportation and a reduced carbon footprint. Furthermore, it will allow ABB to leverage the expertise and capabilities cultivated by ABB Robotics in Sweden over the last 50 years.
The campus will be built in line with the 2030 sustainability goals by ABB, which aim for carbon neutrality within ABB’s operations, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing resource conservation. To this end, the choice of materials and construction processes, as well as the use of solar panels on the roof, will be taken into account.
ABB, what is it
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, helping to build a more sustainable and efficient future in resource management. The Group’s solutions combine engineering know-how and software to optimize the ways in which goods are produced, moved, powered and used. With a history of excellence that began over 130 years ago, ABB’s approximately 105,000 people are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.