ABB Robotics Technology Day 2013 draws more than 1,000 visitors

ABB Robotics hosted more than 1,000 people during its annual Technology Day event May 15, 2013, at its North American headquarters and training center in Auburn Hills, Mich.

The 55,000-sq.-ft. exhibit floor showcased more than 40 live robot-related demonstrations, including new technologies in robotic safety, machine tending, and simulated programming; vision sensors in 2-D and 3-D technology; welding and cutting cells; a three-robot palletizing cell; painting lines; service and training; and assembly applications.

The program also included 45 small-group, topic-specific seminars on many of the same technologies featured on the demo floor.