At present, the global manufacturing industry is accelerating the pace of digital transformation, in order to achieve quality improvement, cost reduction, efficiency increase, and green development. All enterprises need to find the entry point on the road to digital transformation, that is, to obtain data, and only on the premise of obtaining enough data can digital transformation be effective. As more and more measurement points are required on industrial manufacturing sites, instrumentation that collects data will play an important role in digital transformation.
As the "eyes" of the industry, instruments and meters provide various data support for production control, management and decision-making by measuring the temperature, pressure, flow rate or liquid level of the industrial site. As a leading supplier of smart instrumentation products and solutions, ABB has an excellent reputation in the global instrumentation industry with innovative R&D capabilities, a reliable team of professionals, and a visionary vision for the future. Amina Hamidi, Global Head of ABB Measurement & Analytical Instrumentation Business Line, was recently interviewed by gongkong® to share with us ABB's innovative technology practices and how smart instrumentation solutions can help industrial enterprises operate safely, efficiently and sustainably.
Profound accumulation, continuous innovation
As an internationally renowned company with a history of more than 100 years, ABB continues to enrich its product line and is committed to meeting the diverse needs of users. In ABB's measurement and analysis business, it has hundreds of product portfolio models to meet the needs of customers in multiple industries and different application scenarios. For example, the SwirlMaster, a flow meter that combines temperature and flow measurement functions and is suitable for installation in tight spaces, the NINVA™ non-intrusive temperature measurement that enables temperature measurement more safely, and the magnetostrictive level gauge, which is easy to install and maintenance-free, and can easily cope with complex operating conditions. These products have a wide range of applications in water and wastewater treatment, oil and gas, chemical batteries, and energy. In addition, ABB has further expanded its use cases such as hydrogen energy, such as the SensyMaster, which is designed to measure hydrogen at low pressures, to ensure the efficient use of green energy.
In China's arena, many strong opponents have their own key deployments. Why is ABB favored by the majority of users and what are its advantages? For ABB, there are many reasons why it is highly recognized in the industry, and "experience" and "innovation" are certainly the most important factors.
With more than 100 years of industry experience, ABB has accumulated a wealth of industry knowledge and a deep understanding of customer needs and challenges, and is able to provide reliable solutions to customers. In addition, ABB continues to invest in research and development. This dedication to product innovation and problem-solving has strengthened customers' confidence in the ABB brand and made ABB a reliable supplier of cutting-edge technology in the minds of customers.
Keeping up with market demand and constantly innovating technology has always been ABB's development philosophy. Han further shared that ABB's R&D investment will be mainly used in three aspects: the first is the advanced optimization and data analysis of the system, with the help of machine learning and artificial intelligence technology to support customers to make decisions more efficiently. The second point is the next generation of connectivity technology, for example, ABB China Technology Center has established a laboratory in cooperation with China Telecom to develop connectivity technology. The third aspect is the research and development of new products with higher quality, higher performance and higher precision.
With the vigorous development of the digital economy, the traditional manufacturing industry has ushered in a new round of industrial transformation. More and more enterprises have put forward higher requirements for reliability, safety, energy conservation and environmental protection, which requires instrumentation products to have a wider range of digital functions. "ABB's digital solutions are also a unique advantage for us. ABB's instrumentation products can be integrated with digital systems and automation platforms for real-time monitoring, control and data analysis. In this way, in the whole life cycle of the product, digital solutions are used to realize equipment fleet management, instrument installation, equipment health inspection, etc. Han Meina said.
Contribute to low-carbon development and achieve a green future
In the face of the rising global energy demand and the cruel reality of depleting natural resources, "energy conservation and emission reduction" has become the focus of the industrial field. Companies must take steps to transition to more efficient and sustainable production processes. Gongkong® believes that this will open up a "new blue ocean" with unlimited business opportunities for the instrumentation industry, and this market trend will be a very good opportunity for ABB measurement and analysis.
In the context of global energy transition, the field of new energy storage is developing rapidly, which is inseparable from lithium batteries. With the rapid development of the lithium battery industry chain, ABB's measurement and analysis business combines its own technology and product advantages to provide driving and assistance for lithium battery enterprises to build factories. ABB has supplied, installed and commissioned thousands of digital measurement equipment for the construction of the Sweden battery manufacturer Northvolt's gigafactory, which will ensure the high-quality, efficient, safe and flexible operation required by the Northvolt plant.
As a champion, facilitator and enabler of sustainability, ABB's Measurement & Analytics business plays a key role in helping companies decarbonize. "Our products and solutions enable industries to measure and monitor energy consumption, emissions and environmental impact. By providing accurate data and actionable insights to help customers further identify opportunities for energy optimization, efficiency improvement, and sustainable practices, we help them achieve green development. Han Meina said. In addition, ABB's Measurement & Analytics business is able to provide customizable, intelligent sensing solutions to help companies optimize processes and minimize the environmental impact of production.
During the interview, Miena Han proudly introduced the IoT smart electromagnetic water meter AquaMaster4 for the water treatment industry. Developed by a team in China, the product won the Test & Measurement Product of the Year award at the Instrumentation Excellence Awards 2022. Through high-frequency monitoring, real-time understanding of the operation status of the water supply network can make the pipeline network scheduling more scientific and efficient, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and save energy and consumption.
With the development of industrial economy and the acceleration of urbanization, water resources are facing serious problems of decay and deterioration. As an electromagnetic water meter with accurate metering, wireless transmission, low-power operation and remote monitoring, AquaMaster4 is often used to measure water flow changes, grasp the water consumption situation in real time, and timely find and repair unreasonable water consumption or sudden increase in water consumption. The AquaMaster4 supports a built-in battery that can last for more than 5 years without replacing the battery. It is worth mentioning that AquaMaster4 is innovatively loaded with an IoT communication module, using NB-IoT (narrowband Internet of Things) and 4G communication technology, which can remotely feedback the health status of the device.
Deeply cultivate the Chinese market and grow together with local partners
China is an attractive market for global industrial companies, and as an important player in the development of the Chinese market, ABB has always focused on the future of its development in China. Han Meina said that from the perspective of technology trends, China's industrial automation is accelerating towards digitalization, intelligence and interconnection; From the perspective of the industry, whether it is the accelerated transformation of traditional industries such as oil and gas, chemical industry, and electric power, or the vigorous development of emerging industries such as lithium batteries and hydrogen energy, they are inseparable from the support of automation products and many sensing technologies; From the perspective of product application, customers need more high-performance, easy-to-operate and maintainable products and solutions to meet the requirements of daily use and operation and maintenance.
There is no doubt that the needs of China's manufacturing market have changed dramatically, and companies need to pay close attention and take corresponding measures in a timely manner. In the face of new opportunities and challenges, ABB will meet the needs of the Chinese market through a series of locally based product development and manufacturing, and grow together with Chinese customers and partners.
In terms of R&D localization, ABB's measurement and analysis business has very strong R&D teams in Shanghai and Hangzhou, and has created a number of tailor-made products for the Chinese market. According to Han, the R&D team is currently developing new sensing technologies, digital products and solutions based on ABB's main flow meters and level gauge products. In the future, ABB will continue to be close to the Chinese market and customer needs, continue to innovate, and launch more products that meet local needs. In terms of production localization, ABB's Shanghai plant has basically covered the production of conventional products for all product lines of instrumentation, which has greatly improved the response speed and service quality. In the future, we will further strengthen our local production capacity and work closely together with local production and local R&D to meet market demand quickly and effectively.
ABB has made full use of its resources and collaborated with many outstanding partners to promote the implementation of more and more innovative technologies and mature solutions, and promote the optimization and upgrading of the industrial structure. On the day of the gongkong® interview, ABB and China Telecom signed a strategic cooperation agreement, ABB Measurement & Analysis Business Unit China Technology Center, China Telecom and Tianyi IoT Technology Co., Ltd. will jointly establish the "Digital and Industrial Interconnection Joint Innovation Lab", which will jointly provide end-to-end solutions for industrial enterprises in the future to help them achieve safer, smarter and more sustainable operations.
In today's era of green, intelligent and digital, green and low-carbon has become a rigid demand for the development of traditional and emerging industries, and digital transformation can help enterprises improve the efficiency of production and operation and respond to the speed of the market, while addressing the needs of green development. We look forward to more innovative technologies and digital solutions from ABB, enabling the low-carbon and digital transformation of China's industries and further driving high-quality industrial development."
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