Editing ABB (section)

=== Major product launches and innovations ===
[[File:First Azipod.jpg|thumb|First-ever [[Azipod]] built.]]
In 1990, ABB launched [[Azipod]], a family of electric propulsion systems that extends below the hulls of large ships, providing both thrust and steering functions. Developed in cooperation with the Finnish shipbuilder Masa-Yards, Azipod has demonstrated the viability of hybrid-electric power in seagoing vessels, while also increasing maneuverability, fuel efficiency and space efficiency.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/shipbuilding-refurb-equipment/abb-celebrates-30-years-azipod-propulsion |title = ABB celebrates 30 years of Azipod propulsion |website=Seatrade Cruise |first = Mary |last = Bond |date = 6 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.ship-technology.com/news/boskalis-wins-carnival-cruise/ |title = Boskalis wins contract to repair Carnival Vista's propulsion system |website=Ship Technology |date = 4 July 2019}}</ref>

In 1998, ABB launched the FlexPicker, a robot using a three-armed delta design uniquely suited to the picking and packing industry.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://issuu.com/abbrobotics/docs/short_abb_review_2-2014_72dpi |title = Rise of the Robot: Celebrating 40 years of industrial robotics at ABB |website = ABB |via = issuu.com |date = 4 July 2014}}</ref>

In 2000, ABB brought to market the world's first commercial high-voltage shore-to-ship electric power, at the Swedish port of [[Gothenburg]]. Supplying electricity to berthed ships from the shore enables vessels to shut down their engines while in port, significantly reducing noise, vibrations and carbon emissions.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://new.abb.com/news/detail/45564/abb-to-enable-shore-to-ship-power-at-swedish-port-of-gothenburg |title = ABB to enable shore-to-ship power at Swedish port of Gothenburg |website = ABB Ltd |date = 1 July 2010}}</ref>

In 2004, ABB launched its Extended Automation System 800xA, an industrial system for the process industries.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.voltimum.co.uk/articles/11-10-2004-innovative-industrial |title = Innovative industrial automation system gains high market acceptance |website=Voltimum |date = 11 October 2004}}</ref> Today,{{when|date=December 2023}} the company is the global market leader in distributed control systems.{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}}

[[File:Front half of Spokane City Line bus charging at SCC transit center October 2023.jpg|thumb|ABB [[SAE J3105]] overhead pantograph charging [[Spokane Transit Authority]] [[City Line (Spokane, Washington)|City Line]] bus.]]
In May 2013, [[Société Anonyme des Ateliers de Sécheron|ABB Sécheron SA]] joined with several groups in Geneva TOSA (Trolleybus Optimisation Système Alimentation, or in English, Trolleybus Power System Optimization) in a one-year demonstration of a trolleybus route using a novel charging system. Rather than overhead wires, charging is accomplished by fixed overhead devices located at stops along the route and at the terminus.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.greencarcongress.com/2013/05/abb-20130531.html |title= ABB develops and demonstrates "flash charging" system for electric buses |date= 31 May 2013 |access-date= 1 June 2012 |website= Green Car Congress |editor-first= Mike |editor-last= Millikin}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://cleantechnica.com/2013/05/31/abb-unveils-flash-charging-electric-bus/ |title= ABB Unveils Ultrafast, 15-Second "Flash Charging" Electric Bus |date= 31 May 2013 |access-date= 1 June 2013 |first= Zachary |last= Shahan |website= [[CleanTechnica]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://finance.townhall.com/ticker/zacksinvestmentresearch/2013/05/31/new-charging-technology-from-abb--analyst-blog-n1610452 |title= New Charging Technology from ABB - Analyst Blog |website= Zachs Investment Research |date= 31 May 2013 |access-date= 1 June 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150209054021/http://finance.townhall.com/ticker/zacksinvestmentresearch/2013/05/31/new-charging-technology-from-abb--analyst-blog-n1610452 |archive-date= 9 February 2015 }}</ref> Jean-Luc Favre, head of Rail ISI, discussed the promising role of improved electric transport technology in ABB.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.thelocal.ch/20130421/geneva-unveils-electric-bus-without-overhead-wires |title= Geneva Unveils Electric Bus without Overhead Wires (see video of call) |access-date= 1 June 2013 |date= 21 April 2013 |work=The Local}}</ref>

In 2014, ABB unveiled YuMi, a collaborative industrial dual-arm assembly robot that permits people and machines to work side by side, unlocking new potential for automation in a range of industries.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.controlsdrivesautomation.com/ABB-YuMi-celebrates-five-years |title = ABB's YuMi robot celebrates five years |website=Controls, Drives, & Automation |date = 6 July 2020}}</ref>

In 2018, ABB unveiled the Terra High Power charger for electric vehicles, capable of delivering enough to charge in eight minutes to enable an electric car to travel 200 kilometers.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.ebmag.com/abb-powers-e-mobility-with-the-terra-hp-a-150-350-kw-high-power-charger-20307/ |title = ABB powers e-mobility with the Terra HP, a 150-350 kW high power charger |website=Electrical Business |date = 15 May 2018 |first = Ellen |last = Cools}}</ref>