The Discrete Automation and Motion division provides products, solutions and related services that increase industrial productivity and energy efficiency. Its motors, generators, drives, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), power electronics and robotics provide power, motion and control for a wide range of automation applications.The leading position in wind generators and a growing offering in solar complement the industrial focus, leveraging joint technology, channels and operations platforms.
In China, the division has the following production units:
ABB Electrical Machines Ltd
ABB Engineering (Shanghai) Ltd.
ABB Shanghai Motors Company Limited
ABB Xi'an high Power Rectifier Co., Ltd.
ABB Generators Ltd.
ABB Microunion Traction Equipment Limited.