Beijing E-Town officials attend the ceremony and deliver speeches. [Photo/beijingetown.com.cn]

On May 17, ABB LV Installation Materials Co Ltd held a ceremony to mark the completion of its automated flexible production line for miniature circuit breaker (MCB) in Beijing E-Town.

In recent years, Beijing has actively propelled the transformation and elevation of its manufacturing sector, with a steadfast commitment to forging a new landscape for high-end and sophisticated industries.

ABB, a leading global company in the fields of power and automation technology, closely aligns with Beijing E-Town in the drive towards high-end, intelligent, and environmentally sustainable manufacturing. The launch of ABB's new flexible production line signifies a pivotal step by a foreign company to expand its presence in Beijing, marking a new milestone in their collaboration.

ABB LV Installation Materials Co (Beijing) is one of the global manufacturing and research and development bases of ABB Group. The company boasts cutting-edge technological advancements in the fields of smart buildings and digitization. It stands as a noteworthy presence with exemplary smart factories and nationally recognized green manufacturing facilities in the robotics and intelligent manufacturing sectors. It is also one of the benchmark enterprises for smart manufacturing in Beijing E-Town.

The application of automation, digitization and smart manufacturing technologies in the flexible production line not only enhances production efficiency and stability but also results in reduced manufacturing costs. The integration of diverse automated production lines with varying design concepts and production methods enhances the responsiveness and delivery capabilities for customer orders, ultimately reducing the order delivery cycle.

ABB's smart manufacturing upgrade is a microcosm of intelligent manufacturing in Beijing E-Town. In recent years, Beijing E-Town has implemented the "New Intelligent Manufacturing 100" project, accelerating the construction of a group of world-class benchmark factories.

According to 2022 Beijing Smart Factories and Digital Workshops List, Beijing E-Town has 15 digital workshops and 16 smart factories, ranking first in the city.

Jia Li, deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, encouraged ABB to maintain its unwavering confidence in Beijing's growth, actively participate in building the Beijing International Science and Technology Innovation Center, and contribute to the upgrade of the city's manufacturing industry.