ABB Technology Days to Feature Lean Robotic Manufacturing Technology for All Industries and Applications


April 22nd and 23rd, 2009 event at Auburn Hills, MI training facility open to current and prospective ABB customers

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (March 18, 2009) - ABB Robotics will be hosting their annual Technology Days event in Auburn Hills, Michigan on April 22nd and 23rd, 2009. Technology Days will feature live demonstrations and dozens of in-depth seminars on the latest in lean industrial robotic technology designed to help North American manufacturers reduce costs, improve their bottom lines and grow their businesses.

General and application specific information will be provided to benefit both those considering their initial foray into robotic automation and those looking to upgrade their existing robotic lines. ABB experts from all over the world will be on hand to answer your specific questions as you tour the 55,000 sq ft ABB Robotics customer and training center.

Seminar topics and demonstrations include:
o New technology for 2009

o Robotic high pressure water deburring and parts washing.

o Pick, pack and palletize: using robotics to reduce labor costs and lower risk of contamination

o Robotic press automation

o Force Control for machining and assembly

o Robotics for small paint applications

o And much more

Wednesday, April 22nd is the main day of the event open to all current and prospective ABB customers.

Thursday, April 23rd is the Open House. Bring the family and your friends and experience the exciting world of ABB Robotics. No official seminars will be held on this date.

For more information and to register please visit the Technology Days link found on www.abb.com/robotics .

ABB is dedicated to helping you Thrive, not just Survive!

About ABB, Inc.

ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in approximately 100 countries and employs about 120,000 people.

About ABB Robotics

ABB Robotics (www.abb.com/robotics) is a leading supplier of industrial robots - also providing robot software, peripheral equipment, modular manufacturing cells and service for tasks such as welding, handling, assembly, painting and finishing, picking, packing, palletizing and machine tending. Key markets include automotive, plastics, metal fabrication, foundry, electronics, pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries. A strong solutions focus helps manufacturers improve productivity, product quality and worker safety. ABB has installed more than 160,000 robots worldwide.

Alex Miller

AE Miller Marketing Group, Inc.

Tel: (262) 236-3710

alexm@aem-mg.com

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