ABB will present its latest ideas for machine builders at SPS 2026 in Nuremberg. The company will be in Hall 4, booths 420 and 520, from 24 to 26 November. Its focus is clear: higher productivity, more efficient energy use and a stronger base for electrification.
At the same time, ABB wants to help companies prepare their machines for new rules. Therefore, the booth also covers the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the EU Machinery Regulation. You can find more event details on the ABB at SPS page, and the full programme of the fair on the official SPS website.
Productivity and availability along the process chain
Productivity depends on how machines, components and digital tools work together. Data on plant condition is the starting point. With this data, teams can optimise processes and reduce unplanned stops. Digital condition monitoring and predictive maintenance help here. They show changes early, so maintenance can be planned when it is needed.
At SPS, ABB links automation and drive technology with sensors, connectivity and digital services. A new motor solution adds transparency and supports predictive maintenance and fault analysis. As a result, downtime falls. The press release does not name the product, so technical details will have to come from the booth.
A new compact safety controller
Machine safety is a second focus. ABB will show a new compact safety controller. According to the company, it simplifies safety engineering from design to commissioning.
Energy efficiency as a system task
Electric drive systems are a key lever to cut the energy demand of industrial applications. For this reason, ABB looks at the whole system. The chain starts with high-efficiency motors and frequency converters. Then it continues with smart controls, continuous energy monitoring and peak-load management.
Motor protection and motor control solutions are also on show. They switch and control drives safely. In addition, they protect motors against overload and other electrical faults.
DC technology for new energy architectures
Renewable sources and battery storage generate or store direct current (DC). Using DC directly removes conversion stages. Therefore, DC gains importance in machines, plants and industrial sites. ABB will show concrete solutions for industrial DC applications.
The company also looks beyond single components. Integration of renewables, grid stability, and energy and load management become parts of one connected system. Solutions that control generation, storage and consumption help companies use available energy better.
Why it matters for engineers
- Maintenance teams: motor condition data can feed predictive maintenance plans instead of fixed service intervals.
- Machine builders: a compact safety controller may shorten safety engineering, although specifications are still to be confirmed.
- Plant and energy managers: DC solutions and load management show how to prepare sites for more renewables and storage.
Since the press release lists no data sheets, check the details directly at the booth. You can also follow more ABB news, read our report on the ABB IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID robots, or browse all SPS news.
| Event | SPS – Smart Production Solutions 2026, Nuremberg |
| Dates | 24–26 November 2026 |
| ABB location | Hall 4, booths 420 and 520 |