In Qingdao at the end of July, the blue sea is clear, and hundreds of sails are racing! But these days, what attracts everyone’s attention is not the beautiful scenery in front of them, but the cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, deep learning, 5G, and edge computing. Digital technology.
Data show that in 2018, China’s software industry revenue was 6.3 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 14.2%. In our country, the role of software innovation engine is increasingly highlighted. Qingdao, relying on its strong industrial foundation, the software industry has reached 200 billion in 2018, with a growth rate higher than the national average growth rate of 0.9.
Leap-forward development is inseparable from the promotion of industrial brands. This time, ABB initiated assistance and brought a number of star products to the 2019 World Industrial Internet Industry Conference and the 2019 Qingdao International Software Integration Innovation Expo, with the theme of "digitalization" With the theme of "Technology Empowers Intelligent Manufacturing, Smart Cities, and Smart Energy", a unique "intelligent manufacturing" feast was created.
Implementing both “soft” and “hard” measures
“In 2018, our business growth in software and digital services exceeded 100%.” According to Zhang Zhiqiang, President of ABB (China) Co., Ltd. , for more than 40 years, ABB has been building software and connectivity into its equipment and systems to help them run better. Currently, ABB has installed 70 million connected devices worldwide, has 70,000 running control systems and 6,000 enterprise software solutions.
Zhang Zhiqiang, President of ABB (China) Co., Ltd.
In recent years, ABB has continued to accelerate its layout in digital technology. Since the launch of the ABB Ability? digital platform two years ago, this The digital invisible champion has officially moved from “behind the scenes” to the “front stage”.
Today, ABB Ability? further integrates ABB’s capabilities from equipment to edge computing to cloud. The newly released ABB Ability? digital transmission device remote condition monitoring solution includes motors, frequency converters, pumps, and bearings. Intelligent monitoring can improve the operating efficiency, predictability and safety of the entire transmission and equipment, and extend the service life of the equipment. During the exhibition, ABB Ability? smart sensors provided remote status monitoring services for machine room motors (used in air conditioning cooling systems - refrigeration pumps) for the air conditioning systems of the main exhibition halls and conference buildings of Qingdao International Convention Center to achieve intelligent interconnection. The operation and health data of the motors in the computer room will be sent to the cloud wirelessly and viewed in real time on the display screen at the ABB booth, ensuring the air-conditioning operation of the exhibition hall and conference building.
Intelligent integration
So far, ABB has successfully launched 220 sets of ABB Ability? solutions for different industries to meet customer needs for improving production efficiency and safety, and reducing costs. .
In fact, whether it is performance management solutions for asset-intensive industries, remote monitoring services for robots, motors and mechanical equipment, or for buildings, offshore platforms and electric vehicle charging infrastructure control solutions, as well as solutions in specialized areas that address needs such as data center energy management and ocean-going fleet route optimization. These digital solutions that are intelligently integrated into the ABB Ability platform have not only been proven in practice, but have also been approved by users.
“ABB Ability? brings together all of our digital products, solutions and services, each of which is derived from ABB’s unique industry knowledge, unique insights into industrial data and innovative digital technology expertise. "Zhang Zhiqiang said frankly that by delivering more information through equipment, systems, solutions, services and platforms, ABB Ability? can drive the upgrading of the value chain of various industries and create real business value for customers while building a comprehensive interconnected ecosystem.
Renewing the "Leading Edge"
In 1907, ABB provided China with its first steam boiler, starting a century-old journey to China. "This equipment is installed in Qingdao." Zhang Zhiqiang was filled with emotion when mentioning his fate with Qingdao.
Today, Qingdao and even Shandong as a whole have become one of ABB’s important markets in China. Haier Group, Gaoche Technology, Double Star Group, Shandong Lingong, etc. are all important customers and partners of ABB. ABB’s innovative technologies and digital solutions have also served many local projects, such as Qingdao Port fully automated container terminal, Shanghai Cooperation Organization Organize the intelligent building control system and intelligent power distribution facilities at the main venue of the Qingdao Summit, the power facilities of the "Beautiful Qingdao" project, and the BAIC New Energy Qingdao factory, etc.
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During this event, ABB also cooperated with Shandong Energy Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Group Co., Ltd., Linyi Aozheng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., Shandong Luyitong Intelligent Electrical Co., Ltd., Qingdao Chengyang Urban Construction Mechanical and Electrical Co., Ltd. and Qingdao Gaoche Technology Co., Ltd. respectively signed strategic cooperation agreements.
"Our cooperation with ABB began with the integration of B&R control systems. Their professional support enables us to maintain our ability to continue to lead. This time we establish a strategic cooperation with the ABB Group, we can rely on ABB's overall integration capabilities in the fields of robots and digital factories have entered a more intelligent era, creating an ecosystem of innovation and development, and jointly promoting industrial development," said Zhang Xu, Chairman of Qingdao Gaoche Technology. .
In the era of scientific and technological revolution and industrial revolution, I believe that with ABB’s innovative “soft” and “hard” digital capabilities, it will help users answer the necessary question of “smart manufacturing transformation and upgrading”. Answer the question.