{"id":60209,"date":"2026-05-05T09:06:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/60209\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:06:06","slug":"abb-launches-omnivance-surface-finishing-cell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/60209\/","title":{"rendered":"ABB launches OmniVance surface finishing cell"},"content":{"rendered":"

ABB Robotics has launched the OmniVance Collaborative Surface Finishing Cell, its first fully automated sanding and polishing cell for surface finishing tasks such as sanding and polishing.<\/p>\n

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Surface finishing is used across many manufacturing sectors, while manufacturers are also dealing with more complex production requirements and a shortage of skilled labor. According to projections from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, 1.9 million manufacturing jobs could remain unfilled by 2033.<\/p>\n

ABB Robotics says the OmniVance Collaborative Surface Finishing Cell is intended to provide a turnkey option between custom automation systems and entry-level toolkits. The system uses a GoFa collaborative robot for surface finishing tasks and is designed for users without prior robotics experience.<\/p>\n

The cell is a self-contained system supplied as a plug-and-play solution that includes the GoFa cobot and safety components. ABB says the fully CE-certified* cell does not require additional engineering before operation, and users can add tools and accessories to adapt it for high-mix production environments.<\/p>\n

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ABB says automating sanding and polishing tasks with the cell can increase throughput and reduce scrap and rework. The system is also designed to support dust extraction, help maintain cleaner work areas, reduce physical strain on workers and allow skilled staff to focus on other tasks.<\/p>\n

The cell is operated through ABB Robotics software designed to manage the finishing process. The tablet-style interface is intended for users without robotics experience and does not require custom programming. Features including lead-through 3D path recording, 2D preset path creation and path editing through Wizard Easy Programming blocks can reduce programming time by up to 90%, according to the company.<\/p>\n

ABB says the OmniVance Collaborative Surface Finishing Cell is designed to give manufacturers a more application-specific way to adopt collaborative robots for surface finishing tasks.<\/p>\n

*The OmniVance Collaborative Surface Finishing Cell complies with the EU Machinery Directive and is delivered with the required Declaration of Conformity for EU markets.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit abb.com\/global\/en\/areas\/robotics<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Filed Under: Robotics \u2022 robotic grippers \u2022 end effectors<\/a>
Tagged With: abbrobotics<\/a>, ABB Robotics<\/a>
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