ABB opens smart factory in Bengaluru

ABB India has inaugurated one of the first smart factories in Bengaluru for the production of electrical protection and connection solutions. The facility will be located on the existing factory premises of Nelamangala in Bengaluru, the start-up and IT capital of India. The smart factory enables continuous monitoring of the production process through visualisation of operational data, to increase efficiency and flexibility of the manufacturing process. The smart production line can track and display operational performance parameters across the entire manufacturing chain in real time. The factory also has digital lifecycle management with interconnected automation components, machines as well as data about processes and products. Real-time feeds monitor the entire manufacturing process. The factory will house the production line for the entire range of ABB’s protection and connection business, which helps to protect power systems from surges and enables a reliable power supply for various installations