When it comes to deploying robotic automation, manufacturers have traditionally faced long lead times, high engineering costs, and complex integrations. But ABB and Vention are changing that—bringing a faster, simpler, and more collaborative approach to factory automation.
Together, ABB and Vention are solving one of the industry’s biggest pain points: eliminating the high costs and lead times of custom automation projects . Through their integrated digital approach, the two companies empower teams to move from a napkin sketch to a functioning robotic cell faster than ever before—often with no upfront capital investment until you click “purchase”.
The Power of a Unified Digital Workflow
At the heart of the partnership is Vention’s cloud-based MachineBuilder platform, where users can design, simulate, and even program robotic applications directly in their browser. With ABB robots embedded into Vention’s design environment, users can create automation cells that are ready to deploy in a matter of days. And because pricing, lead times, and assembly instructions update in real-time, what you see in the design is exactly what gets delivered.
During a recent joint webinar, Vention and ABB showcased this speed and flexibility. Whether it’s a custom gantry for a hat embroidery business, a robotic palletizer with plug-and-play controls, or a 200-foot conveyor line integrated in just eight weeks, the message is clear: digital manufacturing has arrived.
Real-World Results, Fast
For Fortune 500 manufacturers and small businesses alike, the impact is tangible. Here are a few examples:
- Safari Sun, a small apparel company, deployed its first robotic system in six weeks, increasing output while repurposing staff to higher-value tasks.
- Jaguar Land Rover utilized Vention’s digital platform to design, order, and install an ABB GoFa system for their automotive production line, all in less than 2 weeks.
- The Feed implemented a factory-wide conveyor network and saw payback in under a year, along with a 20% production increase.
And it’s not just the hardware. Collaboration is also a key part. Customers can work directly with Vention’s and ABB’s engineers to get free proof-of-concept designs—with no payment required until they’re ready to move forward.
What Makes It Different?
Unlike traditional approaches, the ABB + Vention solution:
- Combines ABB robot hardware, design software, and deployment tools into one ecosystem.
- Offers pre-tested, modular designs like this ABB-based machine tending system that can be customized and ordered online.
- Supports remote diagnostics, low-code programming, and seamless integrations with existing equipment.
As one Vention client put it: “We achieved same-day results together. We were able to listen to the customer, design the solution, and order the parts—all in one sitting.”
This is automation without the wait, without the friction, and without the guesswork.
Want to learn more? Learn more about Vention + ABB robot solutions at www.vention.com/abb
Or watch the full webinar here.
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