ABB extends the life, performance, and value of your aging robots by maintaining, upgrading, or buying them back. Backed by expert advice and an OEM guarantee.

Boost reliability

<p>Get a tune-up and see fewer disruptions&nbsp;</p>

Gain a competitive advantage

<p>Increase throughput with modernized systems.</p>

Skip the cost of buying new

<p>Extend lifespan 3–4x with no CapEx strain.</p>

Decrease environmental impact

<p>Generate up to 75% less CO than a new robot.</p>

Explore our modernization solutions

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Maintenance & Remanufacturing

Keep your systems performing like new​
 

Make sure your production is safe and efficient by modernizing critical components before failures occur.
 

  • Robot repair and remanufacturing 
    Restore and maintain the original system integrity.
  • Proactive lifecycle assessments Identify your equipment’s lifecycle stage (Active, Classic, Limited, or Obsolete) so you can plan ahead. 
  • Component-level updates
    Repair or replace faulty parts such as motors, gearboxes, wrists, and harnesses.

Extensions & Upgrades

Stay ahead with the latest technology
 

Secure lifetime serviceability. Extend your system’s capabilities by adding the latest tools, software, and performance enhancements.
 

  • Controller and software upgrades
    Improve performance, enable new features, or meet new standards by updating control units and software stacks.
  • Functional add-ons
    Add new modules, sensors, or safety equipment to support evolving production requirements.
  • Manipulator upgrades
    Swap in higher-performance robot arms to boost speed, precision, or payload capacity without changing the full setup.
  • Customized modernization packages
    Tailor upgrades to your specific goals, including energy efficiency, production capacity, or compliance needs.

Replacements

Sell back unneeded equipment

Recover value from idle or end-of-life assets by returning them to ABB for refurbishment, resale, or responsible recycling—up to 96% responsibly recycled, contributing to sustainability.
 

  • Robot buyback program
    Return unneeded robots for credit, resale, or certified recycling through ABB's global refurbishment network.
  • Offload inventory
    We’ll buy back entire fleets when production lines shut down or shift to new platforms.

Expert Guidance

Full-scope replacement execution​

From dismantling obsolete systems to installing, programming, and commissioning remanufactured or new robots optimized for your specific application.​

 

This approach is usually taken when the existing robot is no longer functional, technologically obsolete, or unable to meet production demands.​

 

Sell back: Recover value from unneeded equipment​

Recover value from idle or end-of-life assets by returning

them to ABB for remanufacturing, resale, or responsible

recycling​

 

Not sure where to start? We can help.
ABB experts help you identify what to upgrade, replace, or refurbish. We’ll assess your systems, map lifecycle risks, and create a step-by-step modernization plan that fits your goals.

See what happens when you modernize

Mazda, which manufactures the CX-5 as well as the iconic MX-5 roadster in Hiroshima, reported a 17% reduction in paint usage due to the improved transfer efficiency of the RB1000i-S, equivalent to a saving of approximately 30,000 liters of paint annually. “Our new RB1000i-S atomizers achieve up to 95-99% efficiency, while reducing paint usage and costs, volatile organic compounds (VOC), and energy consumption for waste fluid treatment in the paint booth, all supporting CO² emission reduction.

Joerg Reger, Managing Director of ABB Robotics’ Automotive Business Line

ABB’s support was simply top-notch. We were promptly informed of any changes in the project timeline and could reschedule our production. Moreover, ABB experts always act solution-oriented. For instance, when the handheld devices didn’t arrive on time, ABB provided us with replacement devices. Additionally, each robot cell's implementation was 50 percent faster than initially targeted. All in all, simply an excellent all-around service.

Ilyas Durmaz, Project Manager, Gerresheimer AG, Germany

A remanufactured unit was delivered within a week. It works so efficiently that it is impossible to tell at first glance whether it was previously used or came directly from the robot factory.

Vitkovice Milmet S.A., Poland

We were able to carry out the disassembly, replacement, testing, assembly, and commissioning quickly and with minimal resource investment from the customer.

David Winter, Service Project Manager at ABB Robotics Germany

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