ABB Unlocks Smart Automation with AI-Driven Acquisitions

2025-05-12

Introduction

To solidify its leadership in industrial automation and drive the future of smart manufacturing, ABB has taken bold steps by acquiring a majority stake in Meshmind and fully acquiring Sevensense. These strategic moves are designed to enhance ABB’s innovation capacity in artificial intelligence (AI), machine vision, industrial IoT (IIoT), and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)—all crucial components of the next generation of automation software and robotics.


Driving AI and IIoT Innovation with Meshmind

The acquisition of Meshmind, a cutting-edge software service provider, marks a significant expansion in ABB’s AI-driven solutions portfolio. Specializing in artificial intelligence, machine vision, and industrial IoT, Meshmind brings valuable expertise that will accelerate innovation across ABB’s Machine Automation division, B&R.

By integrating Meshmind’s capabilities, ABB aims to deliver more advanced automation software that supports smart manufacturing environments. These enhanced solutions will improve predictive maintenance, increase system adaptability, and streamline operations in sectors like logistics and manufacturing.

The synergy between AI, IIoT, and machine vision will enable ABB to offer customers intelligent, scalable systems that reduce downtime, improve productivity, and optimize resource utilization—cornerstones of successful industrial automation in today’s competitive landscape.

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Advancing 3D Navigation with Sevensense Technology

Simultaneously, ABB has completed the acquisition of Sevensense, a leader in 3D navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Known for its advanced vision-based navigation systemsSevensense empowers robots to move independently, safely, and efficiently within dynamic industrial spaces.

This integration significantly enhances ABB’s robotics portfolio, enabling its AMRs to operate in unstructured environments with precision. Through real-time data analysis and environmental mapping powered by machine vision and AI, these robots can avoid obstacles, collaborate with humans, and adapt to fast-changing conditions.

Combining Sevensense’s navigation systems with ABBs existing automation technologies results in smarter, safer, and more flexible robotics innovation for applications in material handling, warehouse logistics, and flexible manufacturing systems.



Conclusion

With the acquisitions of Meshmind and Sevensense, ABB is reinforcing its status as a global pioneer in industrial automation, AI, and robotics innovation. These strategic investments expand the company's offerings in automation software, machine vision, industrial IoT, and 3D navigation technology, helping customers across industries embrace the future of smart manufacturing.

As the demand for intelligent and autonomous systems grows, ABBremains committed to delivering AI-driven solutions and advancing the capabilities of autonomous mobile robots—driving a new era of flexible, efficient, and resilient industrial operations.


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