ABB Robotics and Porsche Management Consulting announced on November 10, 2023 a pilot partnership to develop innovative applications for automation in modular home manufacturing and to drive automation in the construction industry.

The partnership will see ABB provide robotics and automation solutions and Porsche Management Consulting provide expertise in planning and operating modern factories. Together, the two companies will develop automation applications in modular house manufacturing, including:

Material handling, assembly and welding using robots
Quality control using automated systems
Improving production efficiency using artificial intelligence and machine learning
Eberhard Weiblen, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche Management Consulting, said: “The construction industry is facing a number of challenges, and highly automated construction factories will provide higher quality housing at a more affordable price. We want to drive this important industry change by combining ABB’s leading robotics solutions with our expertise in planning and operating modernized factories.”

Marc Segura, President of ABB’s Robotics business, said, “Construction is an industry with great potential for automation. Through our partnership with Porsche Management Consulting, we will work together to develop innovative automation applications that will help construction companies increase productivity, reduce costs and improve safety.”

The construction industry faces challenges such as labor shortages, inadequate building supply, material waste, and high rates of workplace injuries. Automation can help construction companies meet these challenges by increasing productivity, reducing costs, and improving safety.

The partnership between ABB Robotics and Porsche Management Consulting will provide a new impetus for automation in the construction industry, driving the industry toward greater efficiency, sustainability, and safety.

Here are the potential impacts of the partnership:
Increased productivity: Robots can work 24/7 to increase productivity.
Reduced Costs: Robots can help reduce labor costs and material waste.
Improved Safety: Robots can reduce the rate of workplace injuries.
Improve Sustainability: Robots can help reduce the environmental impact of construction.
The collaborative project will take place over the next few years and is expected to yield significant results that will drive automation in the construction industry.