ABB赢得宝马2100个机器人框架订单

ABB wins frame order for 2,100 robots 

ABB赢得2100个机器人框架订单

Zurich, Switzerland, April 14, 2009 - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has signed a frame agreement with BMW Group to deliver 2,100 industrial robots over five years, beginning in 2010, to support the carmaker’s operations in Germany, the U.K. and the U.S.

瑞士苏黎世4月14日消息——全球领先的电力和自动化技术集团ABB公司已经和宝马集团签署了一份框架协议，从2010年开始的五年内为后者交付2100套机器人，以支持宝马这家汽车厂商在德国、英国以及美国的生产操作。

The robots will be applied in parts handling, gluing and spot welding on car-body assembly lines for BMW's 1-series, 3-series, X5-series and Mini models.

这些机器人将被应用在宝马1系、3系、X5系以及Mini型号车身装配线的零件处理、粘合和点焊工序上。

“We are delighted that this major customer has entrusted production lines in three countries to ABB’s innovative industrial robotics," said Anders Jonsson, head of ABB's Robotics division. “Our expertise in products, systems and service for manufacturing ensure high and consistent production quality that helps our customers stay competitive.”

ABB机器人部主管Anders Jonsson表示：“我们很高兴这一大客户将其三个国家的生产线都托付给ABB的创新工业机器人。我们在制造领域的产品、系统以及服务专家力量确保了较高和一致的生产质量，帮助我们的客户保持竞争力。”

ABB’s technology convinced the purchaser in the course of comprehensive endurance tests during the tendering phase.

在投标阶段综合耐力测试的过程中，ABB的技术说服了采购方。

ABB’s industrial robots are reliable, strong, accurate and easy to maintain. ABB will supply and commission a variety of robot models for BMW, including the IRB 6640, 6620, 7600 and the new mid range robot IRB 4600; a compact, light-weight industrial robot with the longest vertical reach in its class.

ABB的工业机器人可靠、强大、准确和易于维护。ABB将未宝马提供和调试各种机器人型号，包括IRB 6640、 6620、7600以及新的中距离机器人IRB 4600；一个在同类产品中垂直到达范围最长的紧凑型轻重量工业机器人。

ABB is a leading supplier of industrial robots, modular manufacturing systems and service. A strong solutions focus helps customers improve productivity, product quality and worker safety. ABB has installed more than 160,000 robots worldwide.

ABB公司是一家领先的工业机器人、模块化制造系统和服务供应商。一个强大的解决方案主要帮助客户提高生产力、产品质量以及工人的安全。 ABB公在全球已经安装了超过全球16万个机器人。

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

ABB是电力和自动化技术领域的全球领导厂商，致力于为工业和电力行业客户提供解决方案，以帮助客户提高生产效率，同时降低对环境的不良影响。ABB集团的业务遍布全球100多个国家，拥有大约12万雇员。