A CUSTOMER-FOCUSED APPROACH

Since the advent of software engineering in the 1960s, ABB has been incorporating software into its products and offerings with a customer-focused approach. We were the first company to introduce a microprocessor into an industrial robot back in 1974, and we played a pioneering role in the development of automated control systems for the process industries. A significant proportion of our technologies are digitally and AI-enabled. This offering is complemented by advanced software applications that can be applied in almost any industrial setting.

4-5%

of revenues invested in R&D

~55%

of R&D workforce dedicated to digital, AI and software

~60%

of orders classified as digitally enabled products

300+

ABB developers fully dedicated to machine learning and AI

+$500 million

invested in 70 startups and scale-ups since 2010

~40

companies funded by ABB venture capital

DIGITALLY AND AI-ENABLED TECHNOLOGIES

ABB’s portfolio brings together deep domain expertise in automation and electrification with the latest advancements in the Internet of Things, cloud and edge computing, virtualization, analytics and AI. Our digitally and AI enabled technologies help our customers improve energy efficiency, downtime, emissions and waste, safety and the way people work:

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Optimize energy production and use

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Reach higher levels of energy efficiency | Harness fossil-free energy sources | Avoid greenhouse gas emissions

Optimize assets and processes

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Improve asset performance, reliability and uptime | Optimize efficiency and production quality | Enhance productivity and resource efficiency

Optimize how people work

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Smarter ways of working | Smarter operations and faster innovations | Protect workers and key infrastructure

AI NEWS – ABB’S LATEST INNOVATIONS

It’s been around much longer than you might expect, and we have been innovating with it for decades — long before it was a buzzword.

Join us on a quick 3-minute journey through AI’s history — from retro breakthroughs to today’s innovative solutions. Along the way, you’ll discover ABB’s surprisingly long track record in AI innovation and delivery.

DIGITALIZATION & AI STORIES

Always On: Scaling the Future of Data Centers

ABB is helping global data center service operators outperform with a portfolio of innovative and digital technologies

Edge AI for real-time decisions

Real-time decisions at the edge: Edge AI for industrial automation. Discover how reducing latency drives efficiency, safety, and competitive advantage globally.

The role of AI in predictive maintenance

Can artificial intelligence (AI) predictive maintenance transform equipment monitoring, anomaly detection and condition monitoring? How to employ AI to reduce MTTR and unplanned downtime.

The role of AI in energy optimization

Can artificial intelligence (AI) optimize energy usage to maximize benefits for people as well as the environment? ABB’s industrial AI solutions, including analytical AI and generative AI, (GenAI) are powerful tools to deliver AI energy optimization across industry, buildings, grids, and digital infrastructure.

How ABB employees use generative AI in the workplace: Training, Tools, and Impact

This article explains how ABB employees are using AI in the workplace, specifically GenAI, and how we support them with tools, AI training, and resources.

DATA CENTER SOLUTIONS

Data centers are at the center of a growing energy paradox. As demand surges, fueled by generative AI and digital transformation, so does the need for more efficient, sustainable operations.

Click on the red dots and discover our 'service centers' and how our solutions support data center operators in optimized cooling and reducing energy consumption while maintaining performance and scalability.

ABB ACCELERATOR

Get ready to anticipate innovation. The next ABB Accelerator will take place:

  • 12 - 16 October 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States

The Accelerator fuels the development of innovative use cases in close collaboration with ABB’s ecosystem of partners. By supporting and emphasizing innovation, speed, value creation, and reuse, ABB Accelerator harnesses the power of AI and advanced platforms to drive progress across ABB.

CYBER SECURITY

To keep our customers safe and secure, ABB has established cyber security requirements for all its products, systems, services and components that connect to a network.