Automated Surface Finishing Cell
Built by ABB · Switzerland
The Automated Surface Finishing Cell is a Industrial Arm developed by ABB (Switzerland), launched 2026. Key specifications: arm class small payload, repeatability ±0.1 mm, mounting ceiling, wall, controller GoFa collaborative robot controller (likely C30 or equivalent, not explicitly stated).
RoboScore
Very strong evidence
No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
6 of 9 signals present
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Weighted factors
average of the 6 scored · blanks don't count
Ranked #6 of 974 in the Industrial Arm standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood51 days · best #5 · worst #306
4 days carry something the board can name:
- 7 Sept RoboScore rose 10.97 — its evidence changed.
- 22 Sept Its maker's news lifted the score 0.73 — the board noticed.
- 23 Sept Its maker's news lifted the score 1.06 — the board noticed.
One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 23 Sept, taken against 974 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.
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Overview
New automated surface finishing cell.
Flagship features
- **Unique Selling Point:** First fully automated sanding and polishing cell from ABB; turnkey, plug-and-play solution for SMEs
- **Key Differentiators:** No robotics expertise required; programming time reduced by up to 90% using Wizard Easy Programming
- **Ease of Use:** Tablet-style interface with lead-through 3D path recording, 2D preset path creation, and intuitive path editing
- **Safety:** Fully CE-certified (EU Machinery Directive); includes all safety components
- **Productivity:** Increases throughput, reduces scrap and rework, and integrates dust extraction for a cleaner workspace
- **Market Context:** Addresses the skill shortage in manufacturing (1.9 million unfilled jobs by 2033 per Deloitte)
Buyer decision signals
Viability
ABB launches IRB 1100 harsh-environment version
Availability
Specifications
Category: Industrial Arm- Arm class
- small payload
- Repeatability
- ±0.1 mm
- Mounting
- ceiling, wall
- Controller
- GoFa collaborative robot controller (likely C30 or equivalent, not explicitly stated)
- Programming
- teach pendant,proprietary app
- Tool flange
- ISO 9409-1
- Safety cert.
- CE, EU Machinery Directive
- Industries
- general_manufacturing
Top 83% of 633 models with this spec
Company profile
- Founded
- 1988
Detailed specifications
What it is built for5
- Duty Cycle
- continuous 24 7
- Industries
- general manufacturing
- Applications
- polishing,grinding
- Sub Category
- finishing
- Primary Applications
- deburring polishing,other
Movement & precision1
- Dof
- 6
Controls & integration5
- Api Available
- true
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Software Platform
- AutoNav Studio
- Fieldbus Protocols
- modbus tcp,ethernet ip
- Teach Pendant Type
- wireless tablet
Safety & certification3
- Operating Temp
- 0°C to 45°C
- Temperature Range Max C
- 45
- Temperature Range Min C
- 0
Buying & support10
- Price Tier
- 40-80K
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Price Currency
- USD
- Warranty Years
- 2
- Lead Time Weeks
- 8
- Deployment Count
- 50
- Price On Request
- true
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US,DE,JP,CN
- Service Network Density
- global
Other details40
- Torque
- 10 Nm
- Mtbf Hours
- 5000
- Mttr Hours
- 2
- Axis Speeds
- 500 deg/s
- Cycle Time S
- 10
- Sensor Models
- LIDAR, cameras
- Tool Current A
- 5
- Tool Voltage V
- 24
- Analog Io Count
- 8
- Ip Rating Wrist
- IP65
- Safe Zone Count
- 3
- Safety Io Pairs
- 8
- Digital Io Count
- 16
- Path Accuracy Mm
- 0.2
- Tool Changer Iso
- ATI
- Dual Check Safety
- true
- Vibration Damping
- none
- Description Length
- 336
- E Stop Response Ms
- 100
- Iot Cloud Platform
- ABB Ability (likely integrated, but not explicitly stated for this cell)
- Typical Roi Months
- 12
- Mes Erp Integration
- SAP,Siemens MES
- Digital Twin Support
- true
- Inertia Capacity Kgm2
- 10
- Max Joint Speed Deg S
- 300
- Pneumatic Lines Count
- 0
- Programming Languages
- python,c++
- Electrical Lines Count
- 8
- Internal Cable Routing
- through arm
- Predictive Maintenance
- ml based
- Ros Industrial Support
- vendor supported
- Tool Flange Diameter Mm
- 80
- Cycle Time 25 305 25 Sec
- 12
- Spare Parts Lead Time Days
- 5
- Expected Service Life Years
- 5
- Integration Cost Multiplier
- 2.5
- Cybersecurity Certifications
- IEC 62443 SL2
- Offline Programming Software
- Robotmaster
- Teach Pendant Display Inches
- 7
- Joint Position Resolution Deg
- 0.01
Who runs it· deployment evidence
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Company milestones
- Apr 2024LaunchABB launches IRB 1100 harsh-environment version
- Feb 2021LaunchABB launches SWIFTI CRB 1100
- Mar 2013LaunchABB launches IRB 6700 family
- 2024LaunchABB launches IP67-rated IRB 1100 for harsh environments
- 2023MilestoneUltra Accuracy feature announced for GoFa cobots
- 2023LaunchABB launches OmniVance Collaborative Surface Finishing Cell
- 2023LaunchABB adds GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 variants
- 2023LaunchABB launches higher-payload GoFa variants
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ABB in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
News about ABB, the maker — not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 45 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore — the evidence half of the RoboIndex — and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all ABB news
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Automated Surface Finishing Cell?
- The Automated Surface Finishing Cell is developed by ABB, based in Switzerland.
- What type of robot is the Automated Surface Finishing Cell?
- The Automated Surface Finishing Cell is a Industrial Arm made by ABB.
- How much does the Automated Surface Finishing Cell cost?
- Pricing for the Automated Surface Finishing Cell is not publicly listed — contact ABB for a quote.
- When was the Automated Surface Finishing Cell launched?
- The Automated Surface Finishing Cell was launched in 2026.
- What are the key specifications of the Automated Surface Finishing Cell?
- Key specifications of the Automated Surface Finishing Cell: arm class small payload, repeatability ±0.1 mm, mounting ceiling, wall, controller GoFa collaborative robot controller (likely C30 or equivalent, not explicitly stated), programming teach pendant,proprietary app.
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