ABB unveils compact IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID arms for precision manufacturing

ABB Robotics has introduced two compact industrial robots, the IRB 1700 and the IRB 1700ID, with payloads of 6 to 12 kg across five variants and path repeatability down to 0.03 mm. ABB says they cut cycle times by up to 20% and use up to 15% less power. The ID version routes cables inside the arm, and both debut at CIIF in Shanghai for electronics, automotive and general industry.

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