ABB Plans $280 million Investment in its European Robotics Hub in Vasteras, Sweden

Specifications:

Name:

ABB Plans $280 million Investment in its European Robotics Hub in Vasteras, Sweden

Location:

Vasteras, Sweden

Company:

ABB

Estimated Cost:

$280 Million

Source:

https://new.abb.com/

Introduction:

ABB to invest $280 million to expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe and build a new state-of-the-art ABB Robotics European Campus in Vasteras, Sweden.

Features:

The Campus will serve as the hub for ABB Robotics’ offering in Europe, providing customers with AI-enabled collaborative and industrial robots, as well as digital solutions to support flexible automation as part of the company’s “local for local” production strategy. Replacing the existing robotics facilities at the site, the new Campus is planned to open in late 2026.

ABB’s investment in the Robotics Campus in Västerås will enhance its robotics and automation leadership globally. With the facility, ABB will expand production capacity by 50 percent and strengthen its capabilities to supply the European market, which is expected to grow at seven percent CAGR through 2027.

ABB’s new Campus will enable close collaboration with customers and partners to develop robotics and automation solutions in a safe and functional environment. Customers will be able to test their solutions and experiment with the latest automation innovations on-site. In addition, employees, visitors, and students alike will be able to take part in an open and lively Campus, both during and after office hours.

The 65,000 m2 Campus will be a modern workplace for ABB Robotics’ workforce of 1,300 in the area and include a new factory, offices, a research and development center, an experience center and a training center for customers and visitors. The new factory will also feature autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) as a key component in transporting materials and products between the warehouse, assembly stations and assembly departments.