Powering the future of e-mobility with smart battery assembly

ABB Robotics leads in automation for the electric vehicle industry, delivering robotic solutions that make battery cell, module, and tray production faster, safer, and more precise. With flexible systems and smart technologies, our robots streamline battery pack assembly, cut costs, and improve both quality and worker safety.

What we offer

  1. Battery pack assembly

    Gluing

    Our Integrated Dispensing Function Package enables adhesives to be accurately applied during the battery assembly process

     

    Thermal Interface

    Automated solutions for the application of the thermal interface layers that provide a thermal path between the battery cells.

     

    Flow drill screwing

    Automated solutions for flow drill screwing, a method of fastening parts together with the aid of heat from friction.

     

    Battery charging

    We offer a range of options for the fast and efficient charging of EV batteries during the manufacturing stage. Including AC and DC options from 3kW to over 360kW.

     

    Handling

    Applications to support load and unload completed battery packs, as well as sorting, packing and palletizing.

  2. Battery tray manufacturing

    Arc welding

    Our modular, standardized robot cells are an established way of providing an optimized solution for robotic arc welding operations.

     

    Laser welding

    High precision with ABB robots to offer you the flexibility and speed for the right laser technology.

     

    Spot welding

    Fully configured, ready-to-use spot welding system enabling fast and easy commissioning.

     

    Friction stir welding

    Solution that delivers improved efficiency and productivity with reduced cycle time and increased uptime.

     

    Gluing and sealing

    Our Integrated Dispensing Function Package (IDFP) enables easy and cost-efficient gluing and sealing during battery tray assembly.

     

    Paint coating

    Accurate, high-precision coating ensures improved quality and consistency, whilst the reduction of overspray and waste.

     

    3D Quality Inspection

    High-precision and high-speed inspection for improved product quality and integrity.

     

    Handling

    Applications to support moving battery trays into testing machines, AMRs, etc.

Related offering

Articulated robots

ABB offers one of the broadest ranges of articulated robots in the industry, built for speed, precision, and reliability. From small payload tasks to heavy-duty handling, our robots deliver the flexibility manufacturers need to automate assembly, welding, painting, material handling, and more. With proven performance and easy integration, ABB articulated robots help boost productivity, improve quality, and reduce costs across industries.

Software and Digital

At ABB Robotics, we're committed to making your automation projects straightforward and efficient. Our robotics platform supports every stage of your engineering lifecycle - from initial concept to design, operation, and optimization.

Track Motions

ABB Track Motion systems are designed to ensure reliable and effective utilization of a robot's capacity, to maximize the value of your automation investment. Track Motion greatly extends the robot's working area, enabling the same robot to serve many machines, and so minimizes the number of robots required.

Integrated Dispensing Function Package

Gluing and sealing technologies are steadily gaining importance as more and more complex components, made from a variety of materials, need to be combined. This new design trend is accompanied by a growing demand for quality, flexibility and productivity in the manufacturing process.

Press Automation Functional Module

6 axis robots specially designed for press automation. 7 axis robots for faster transfer, as the parts are not rotated between presses. Two families of 7-axis robots, related with the motion type of the 7th axis

The future is electric with ABB Robotics

Flexible, fast, and proven to transform quality and productivity, robots open new opportunities for electric vehicle production. With dedicated products and solutions, underpinned by decades of experience in automotive production, ABB is well placed to help deliver the benefits of robotic automation to electric vehicle production.