Automate 2025: ABB showcases OmniCore to North America

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By Robotics 24/7 Staff    May 11, 2025         

Automate 2025: ABB showcases OmniCore to North America

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The OmniCore controller from ABB Robotics made its North American debut at Automate 2025 in Detroit.

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Automate 2025: ABB showcases OmniCore to North America

ABB Robotics

The OmniCore controller from ABB Robotics made its North American debut at Automate 2025 in Detroit.

ABB Robotics will host a lineup of robotic demos at Automate 2025 in Detroit, showcasing its new OmniCore controller.

ABB said the control platform delivers faster, more precise and more autonomous automation across ABB’s entire robot portfolio.

Automate 2025 is May 12-15 at Detroit’s Huntington Place. Attendees can view ABB offerings in the company’s main booth (2632) and in the Education Pavillion (8614).

OmniCore’s first demo in the U.S.

Automate represents the first full-scale U.S. debut of OmniCore, which ABB said streamlines installation and programming while boosting performance. Developed through a $170 million investment, ABB said OmniCore represents the company’s most advanced control platform yet, a unique, single architecture that integrates ABB Robotics’ complete range of hardware and software, for flexible, future-ready automation.

OmniCore’s modular design allows users to build and manage robotics systems that range from single cobots to large-scale, multi-robot production cells, able to integrate ABB’s entire portfolio of robots, mechatronics platforms and software - from industrial robots to mobile robots and cobots - and its suite of advanced, AI-powered software tools, including AI, sensor, cloud and edge computing systems.

Live demos at Automate 2025

During Automate, ABB will feature a variety of robot demonstrations, including:

  • Experience ABB’s high-speed, high-precision offerings for auto OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
    • IRB 7710 SFX: Press tending robot handling up to 15 strokes per minute with added tilt and shift for optimal flexibility.
    • IRB 5720 + SpotPack: Pre-configured spot-welding package with ABB’s 9-series servo gun for faster commissioning.
    • IRB 6720 + SpotInspect: Automated ultrasonic inspection of spot welds ensures quality and consistency.
    • Flexley Mover AMR: Autonomous material transfer using Visual SLAM AI for real-time navigation.
  • AI in motion: Robotic parcel induction
  • Preview of Integrated Vision 2.0
    • Launching in November 2025, ABB said Integrated Vision 2.0 dramatically shortens setup time for vision-based applications. Featuring full visualization within RobotStudio, it turns fine-tuning from days into hours.
  • GoFa collaborative applications tackle real-world tasks
    • Welding: GoFa (10 kg) with Easy Teach simplifies welding for first-time users.
    • Machine tending: GoFa (12 kg) + OmniVance™ cell cuts repetitive task time by up to 60%.
    • Touch-sensitive sanding: Force Control-enabled GoFa (5 kg) adjusts pressure for specific finishes.
    • Laser welding & cleaning combo: Switch functions with a nozzle change - a GoFa (12 kg) powered by IPG LightWELD.
    • Lab automation in action: GoFa (5 kg) + LabX software automates sample processing in lab environments.

ABB will also showcase customer service advancements that enable users to maximize uptime and performance through energy efficiency and robot modernization.

The company is hosting a digital corner experience during Automate with its AppStudio toolbox, where attendees of any skill level can simulate and program robots in a virtual space.

And at ABB’s Education Pavillion booth, attendees can explore the company’s Education Package, which includes:

  • A fully operational GoFa cobot cell
  • Complete educator and student resources
  • A globally recognized STEM certification

 

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