ZURICH, Switzerland, Jan 27, 2025 – ABB Robotics and Agilent Technologies have signed a collaboration agreement to deliver automated laboratory solutions. Working together, ABB and Agilent will combine the benefits of their technologies to enable companies across multiple sectors including pharma, biotechnology, energy and food and beverage transform their laboratory operations by making processes such as research and quality control faster and more efficient.
“By combining Agilent’s state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and laboratory software solutions with ABB’s advanced robotics, we will empower laboratories to operate with greater speed, precision, and flexibility,” said Marc Segura, president ABB Robotics Division. “By using our robots to automate key processes, this partnership will enable companies to introduce new approaches to carrying out key laboratory tasks. This will improve efficiency and free up laboratory teams to take on more rewarding work.”
Laboratories are facing growing demands to speed up research and bring products to market faster while maintaining quality. ABB and Agilent will collaborate to develop solutions that will automate manual tasks such as sample handling, testing, and data processing. These tools aim to improve efficiency, reduce delays, and boost productivity.
“This collaboration with ABB Robotics underscores Agilent’s dedication to fostering an open ecosystem within laboratories, representing a significant advancement in our mission to revolutionize lab operations across diverse markets such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental testing, and food safety,” said Tom Lillig, vice president and general manager of the Software Informatics Division at Agilent. “By integrating Agilent’s cutting-edge analytical technologies with ABB’s state-of-the-art robotics, we empower our customers to achieve faster, more reliable results, driving innovation and enhancing scientific outcomes. Seamless interoperability of all instruments, robots, and software is crucial to significantly boosting productivity,” Lillig added.
About ABB Robotics
ABB Robotics, a division of ABB Ltd., is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The division is a front-runner in robotics, machine automation, and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics to logistics. As one of the world’s leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, ABB Robotics has shipped more than 500,000 robot solutions. The company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and employs approximately 105,000 people worldwide. In 2023, ABB Ltd. reported revenues of $32.2 billion.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies, established in 1999, is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. The company provides laboratories worldwide with instruments, software, services, and consumables, enabling customers to gain the insights they seek. Agilent focuses its expertise on six key markets; food, environmental and forensics, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, research, and chemical and energy. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Agilent employs approximately 18,000 people and reported revenues of $6.51 billion in fiscal year 2024.
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