ABB Secures New Patent to Advance Automated Handling of Flexible Annular Workpieces
Time:2026-04-24 Browse: 0
Zurich, Switzerland — Global industrial automation leader ABB Ltd., Switzerland has been granted a new patent titled “Device and Method for Feeding Flexible Annular Workpieces” (Patent Number: CN116529028B). The patent was filed in January 2021 and has recently received official authorization.
The patent introduces a device and method designed to efficiently handle and supply flexible annular workpieces, addressing key challenges in the automation of flexible components. This innovation is expected to significantly improve production efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and enhance automated production lines’ adaptability to different specifications of flexible annular parts.
ABB’s continued investment in industrial robotics and automation technology ensures its leading position in smart manufacturing and flexible production systems. The authorization of this patent further strengthens ABB’s technological capabilities in handling flexible components and high-efficiency production systems, supporting manufacturers in achieving more agile and intelligent production layouts.
About ABB
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri Ltd.), headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a global leader in electrification, automation, and robotics technologies. Its solutions serve multiple industries, including energy, manufacturing, and transportation, with a commitment to advancing industrial digitalization and sustainable development.
