ABB Zurich , Switzerland 96,000 employees CEO : Bjorn Rosengren Revenue : USD $ 29bn

ABB is a global technology company that incorporates smart manufacturing into its operations . The company manufactures electrical equipment , such as lighting , circuit breakers , sensors and power converters .

In 2018 , ABB announced a USD $ 150mn investment in a smart manufacturing robotics factory in Shanghai .

“ Automation will be driving the industries in the future towards autonomous manufacturing ,” said Peter Voser , ABB Chairman , following the announcement . “ For that , you need robots , but it ’ s not just the robot itself as a product – but you also need end-to-end solutions for manufacturing .”

More recently , ABB announced a commitment to North American robotics and manufacturing . A new USD $ 20mn will create 72 highly skilled new jobs in Auburn Hills , Michigan .

“ Our investment is a significant step in accelerating ABB Robotics ’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting edge robotic solutions in the US , for the Americas ,” said Sami Atiya , President of ABB Robotics and Discrete Automation .

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