Hydraulics & Pneumatics October 2022

NEWS ABB has welcomed Expert Technologies Group (ETG) as the latest member of its UK network of Value Providers. Working closely with ABB in the UK, ETG will combine its technologies and experience with ABB’s extensive portfolio of robotic solutions to help manufacturers across industries including automotive, powertrain, aerospace, medical, energy, FMCG and modular building to find new ways to boost their productivity. Nigel Platt, general manager UK and Ireland Robotics and Automation, says: “The addition of ETG to our Value Provider Network will help us to continue our mission of increasing the rate of robot adoption in companies of all sizes in the UK. “With its specialist experience in industries like automotive, aerospace and construction, ETG will enable us to develop bespoke solutions, whether it be taking their first steps in robotic automation or discovering and applying new approaches and technologies to upgrade their existing robotic applications.” Expert Technologies Group is a technology solution provider and manufacturer of industrial automation systems, assembly tooling, automated assembly, special purpose machinery and single and multi-robotic cells, including robotic assembly. With operations in the US, UK, Germany, Slovakia and China, ETG will both benefit from and contribute to ABB’s global reach. Access to innovation Dan Thombs, chief commercial officer of ETG, says: “Working with ABB gives us access to the latest and most innovative automation robotics and software, as well as strong relationships with high profile customers across multiple industries. “ETG has the ability to use these technologies to develop solutions that can be deployed across lots of different industries. ABB gives us the ability to enter markets very quickly with new solutions, strong credibility, and access to a wide customer base.” Growing numbers of ETG’s customers are global operators, who are increasingly demanding common solutions they can deploy across the globe. ETG has seen a rise in opportunities in new markets through its partnership with ABB, notably in electric vehicle production as manufacturers look for ways to update their production lines. ABB’s Value Provider program comprises a network of qualified partners each selected for their ability to extend ABB’s levels of service, expertise and access to products. ABB global technology company with the goal of energising the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB helps to push the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history stretching back over 130 years, ABB has 105,000 employees in over 100 countries. ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation is a developer of robotics, machine automation and digital services, providing solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics to logistics. The company has shipped over 500,000 robot solutions worldwide. ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation helps customers of all sizes to increase productivity, flexibility and simplicity and to improve output quality. It supports customers’ transition towards the connected and collaborative factory of the future. ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation employs over 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. 12 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS October 2022 www.hpmag.co.uk ABB Robotics welcomes Expert Technologies Group to UK Value Provider network