OPERATIONAL CONFIDENCE STARTS WITH THE RIGHT FOUNDATION

Integrated industrial automation designed to simplify, scale and evolve.

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Industrial operations are becoming more connected, more data-driven and more complex to manage. At the same time, companies are being asked to modernize and do more with less without introducing unnecessary risk. Discover how ABB’s process automation solutions help industries simplify operations, strengthen resilience and evolve with confidence.

Future-ready Platforms

Long-term vision, immediate value.

 

All DCS systems have a lifecycle. The difference lies in how easily they can be adapted, modernized, and extended as needs change. ABB delivers continuous value from design through start-up and upgrades, with faster engineering, more efficient operations, and a streamlined user experience. Our systems are modular and upgradeable by design, enabling digital capabilities to be added as you progress toward more autonomous operations. This is brought to life through Automation Extended, enabling you to innovate with continuity and adopt new capabilities without putting core operations at risk. What you install today will continue to deliver tomorrow, protecting and maximizing your investment.

ABB modernizes without disruption: See it in practice

Zero-downtime migration from MOD5 to ABB Ability™ System 800xA® at critical Chemical plant, 12 butane plants upgraded without any downtime in plant operations

Efficiency that multiplies

Breaking down silos, building up performance.

 

ABB brings together automation, electrification, safety, and digital in one integrated environment, where every improvement builds on the last. In energy industries, where supply and demand must be balanced in real time, connecting process and power is critical for stable operations. This compounding effect lowers engineering effort, simplifies operations, and reduces total cost of ownership. With open standards and interoperable architecture, solutions fit seamlessly into existing environments and scale as operations evolve.

See how customers are integrating operations

Adopting digital APC solution reduced steam pressure variability by 50%, Integrating automation, electrification and digital into a single platform helps Citroniq optimize efficiency

Enabling Energy Transformation

Expanding capacity. Improving efficiency.

 

Energy systems must expand to meet rising demand while becoming more efficient, resilient, and sustainable. ABB supports the modernization of infrastructure, helps expand capacity, and enables more dynamic, resilient operations. Our solutions help optimize energy use, integrate renewable sources seamlessly and hardwire compliance into processes. More efficient operations deliver leaner and cleaner performance without compromising output, safety, or profitability. You stay in control as the energy ecosystem transforms.

Explore how ABB helps energy operations transform and grow

The Middle East has built the largest solar farm in the world. Here's why., ABB and Cerilon: Shaping the future of energy together

Energy expansion and transformation: meeting demand while advancing decarbonization efforts

How a performance-led strategy improves efficiency, increases output and reduces emissions

Unmatched Reliability and Trust

Strong past, stronger future.

 

When downtime costs millions, trust is earned through proof. ABB is the global market leader for 25 years and counting because our customers know we deliver what we say we will. Reliability is not just a claim. It is proven in thousands of installations operating at peak performance, year after year, in the most demanding environments.

Trusted for critical operations: See case studies

Future-proofing the 1,300 MW Keppel Merlimau Cogen (KMC) plant in Singapore, ABB and Ansaldo Energia partnership completes gas turbine control system modernization

Confidence that ABB automation performs anywhere, at any scale.

<p>ABB’s DCS solutions are engineered to deliver immediate performance gains and long-term confidence, so you can meet today’s demands while building tomorrow’s advantage. Backed by deep industry expertise and decades of engineering know how, ABB applies real operational insight to deliver performance you can rely on. And we have the history to prove it:</p>

40+ years

<p>of proven installations</p>

35,000+

<p>installed systems across all plant sizes and sectors</p>

#1 global DCS supplier

<p>(ARC Advisory) for 25 consecutive years</p>

Discover the solutions

ABB Ability™ System 800xA®

Whether you’re engineering a greenfield facility or modernizing an installed base, System 800xA provides the reliability to run 24/7 and the flexibility to adopt innovation on your schedule.

ABB Ability™ Symphony® Plus

Symphony® Plus provides total plant automation with a single control and I/O platform, integrating turbine control, electrical balance of plant and remote systems.

Freelance

Freelance combines the footprint of a PLC with the functionality of a full-featured DCS, offering a single-software set-up that installs quickly on a standard PC.

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