ABB Group 2000 Annual Report, introduces the features and characteristics of ABB's products, including precision control, robots, power, air purification, etc.
The ABB Technology Report 2000 presents a snapshot of ABB's research and development activities across its four main technology platforms: Industrial IT and its applications, Electrical systems technology, Oil, gas and petrochemical technology, and Sustainability and alternative energy technology. It highlights collaborations with universities such as Carnegie Mellon, MIT and Cambridge, and joint ventures with companies like Volvo and DuPont.
The report also describes specific innovations such as high‑precision robot control for laser cutting, advanced silencer technology for HVAC systems, and new power electronics and high‑voltage equipment. It emphasizes ABB's focus on integrating its products through an Industrial IT architecture to enable plug‑and‑produce solutions for customers worldwide.