ABB launches IRB 1700 robots for precision manufacturing and ABB stock trades at EUR 79.14

Published on 10/29/2026 at 10:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

ABB adds two compact robots with up to 20.00 percent shorter cycle times. For ABB stock, automation remains the central growth theme.

ABB expands precision robotics

ABB announced the IRB 1700 family on October 12, 2026, with five variants and payloads from 6 kg to 12 kg.
The robots offer up to 20.00 percent shorter cycle times and up to 15.00 percent lower power consumption than the stated comparison models.
ABB stock trades at EUR 79.14 at 10:00 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 29, 2026.

ABB, CH0012221716, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

ABB (ISIN CH0012221716) announced two compact industrial robots on October 12, 2026, targeting precision manufacturing with up to 20.00 percent shorter cycle times. The IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID extend the company's robotics portfolio for electronics, automotive and general industrial applications, according to the ABB release.

Five variants target faster production

The new family comprises five variants with payloads from 6 kg to 12 kg and uses ABB's OmniCore controllers. ABB says the robots can reach joint speeds of up to 700 degrees per second and path repeatability down to 0.03 mm, figures aimed at high-speed material handling, arc welding, deburring, sanding and machine tending.

The IRB 1700 can reduce power consumption by up to 15.00 percent against its predecessor under the stated test conditions. Service intervals can reach 20,000 hours between oil changes, while the new robot family uses a footprint 50.00 percent smaller than its predecessor, according to ABB.

What does the launch add?

The main commercial angle is a broader automation offer for compact production cells. The IRB 1700ID routes cables and hoses inside the robot arm, while both models can support applications such as AI server rack assembly. ABB also presented the family at the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai from October 12 through October 16, 2026.

ABB's latest reported quarter provides the wider operating context. In the third quarter of 2026, orders reached USD 12.06 billion, up 40.00 percent from USD 8.61 billion in the third quarter of 2025, while revenue rose 14.00 percent to USD 9.70 billion, according to ABB's October 20 results release.

Stock and upcoming results

ABB's Swiss listing trades on SIX, and the finance quote for ABBN.SW showed CHF 72.94 at 8:46 a.m. UTC on October 29, 2026. ABB has scheduled its fourth-quarter 2026 results for January 28, 2027, according to the company's published investor information.