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ABB Receives Indian Order - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 12, 6:10PM CDT
Recently, ABB Ltd received an order from India's central power generation utility company, NTPC, for the supply of ultrahigh voltage transformers and shunt reactors in order to ensure reliable and efficient power generation and grid integration.
Concise Analysis of the International Microgrid Market - Forecasts to 2016
M2 - Wed Mar 12, 6:31AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lwgx99/global_microgrid) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Microgrid Market - Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering. One of the main trends witnessed in the Global Microgrid market is the increased R&D spending by vendors. Some of the leading vendors in this market such as GE Co., Pareto Energy Ltd., Power Analytics Corp., and Viridity Energy have increased their investment in R&D for the development of sophisticated microgrids. Further, they are partnering with suppliers and value-added resellers. The increasing focus on R&D and establishing partnership networks is helping vendors to produce energy in a cost-effective manner from microgrids. Further, the focus on R&D is helping vendors to introduce microgrids with higher and better integration ability. According to the report, one of the main factors driving the market is the increasing demand for better power quality. Microgrids help in increasing the power quality by providing reliable power supply with a drastic reduction in disturbances. Further, microgrids also ensure continuous supply of electricity without any power outages. The report states that one of the main challenges is the high cost of production and implementation. The production of energy from microgrids is a difficult and costly process as it requires innovative advanced technologies to be used and implemented. Moreover, microgrids are still not very popular among the end-users across all the segments. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. List of Abbreviations 3. Introduction 4. Market Research Methodology 5. Scope of the Report 6. Market Landscape 7. Geographical Segmentation 8. Key Leading Countries 9. Vendor Landscape 10. Buying Criteria 11. Market Growth Drivers 12. Drivers and their Impact 13. Market Challenges 14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 15. Market Trends 16. Key Vendor Analysis 17. Other Reports in this series Companies Mentioned: - ABB Ltd. - Chevron Energy - Echelon Corp. - GE Co. - Microgrid Energy LLC - Pareto Energy Ltd. - Power Analytics Corp. - Siemens AG - Spirae Inc. - Viridity Energy. - ZBB Energy Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lw..._microgrid
Concise Analysis of the International Welding Robots Market - Forecasts to 2016
M2 - Wed Mar 12, 6:25AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jdh52r/global_welding) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Welding Robots Market - Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering. Manufacturing companies are increasingly adopting industrial robots for automating their manufacturing and assembly processes. Therefore, end-users across the globe are showing a preference for end-to-end solutions from industrial robot vendors rather than installing standalone products from different vendors. The use of end-to-end solutions using industrial robotics is expected to have a positive impact on the overall productivity and operational efficiency of organizations. This also reduces production and assembly errors, and thus helps end-users focus on their core business processes. Thus, many vendors have started to provide end-to-end robotic products and systems, which help vendors gain an edge over other competitors in the market. Therefore, the focus on end-to-end solutions is an important trend that is expected to have a positive impact on the growth of the Global Welding Robots market during the forecast period.Further, the report states that the lack of understanding of robotic programing is one of the major challenges in the market. Many of the production staff working on the production floor lack proper understanding of robotic programing, which means that they struggle while operating welding robots. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. List of Abbreviations 3. Introduction 4. Market Research Methodology 5. Scope of the Report 6. Market Landscape 7. End-user Segmentation by Revenue 8. End-user Segmentation by Unit Shipment 9. Application Segmentation by Revenue 10. Application Segmentation by Unit Shipment 11. Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 12. Geographical Segmentation by Unit Shipment 13. Vendor Landscape 14. Buying Criteria 15. Market Growth Drivers 16. Drivers and their Impact 17. Market Challenges 18. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 19. Market Trends 20. Key Vendor Analysis 21. Other Reports in this Series Companies Mentioned: - ABB Ltd. - Denso Wave Inc. - Fanuc Corp. - KUKA AG - Kawasaki Robotics Inc. - Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. - Omron Corp. - Panasonic Corp. - Toshiba Machine Co. Ltd. - Yaskawa Electric Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jd...al_welding
ABB Receives Telecom Contracts - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 11, 5:00PM CDT
Recently, ABB Ltd (ABB) received three telecom contracts, valuing $60 million.
Persimmon Technologies Corporation Completes $14M Series B Funding with New Investors ABB Ventures and Berwind Private Equity
Business Wire - Tue Mar 11, 6:00AM CDT
Persimmon Technologies Corporation, a provider of Vacuum Robotics and Hybrid-Field Motor Technology for the semiconductor, LED, FPD and solar equipment markets, has completed its Series B round of investment, with the latest funds coming from two new investors, The ABB Group, a $40B leading global power and automation technology company, and Berwind Private Equity. ABB and Berwind joined Intel Capital, Nidec Sankyo and The Bernard Gordon Charitable Remainder Trust as key investors in Persimmon. With this latest investment, Persimmon raised an aggregate of approximately $14M in its Series B round.
Torque Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report
M2 - Tue Mar 11, 3:53AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nlwhzg/torque_sensors) has announced the addition of the "Torque Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Torque Sensors in US$ Thousand by the following End-Use markets: Automotive, Industrial, Medical, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 74 companies including many key and niche players such as: - AIMCO Corporation - ABB Ltd. - Applied Measurements Ltd. - ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. - Burster GmbH & Co. KG - Crane Electronics Ltd. Key Topics Covered: Torque Sensors Mcp-7820 A Global Strategic Business Report Contents I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions II. Executive Summary 1. Industry Overview 2. Sensors Industry: An Overview 3. Introduction To Torque Sensors 4. End-Use Markets: A Review 5. Product Innovations/Introductions 6. Recent Industry Activity 7. Focus On Select Players 8. Global Market Perspective III. Market 1. The United States 2. Canada 3. Japan 4. Europe 5. Asia-Pacific 6. Latin America 7. Rest Of World IV. Competitive Landscape For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nl...ue_sensors About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
ABB publishes 2013 annual report
M2 - Mon Mar 10, 6:27AM CDT
ABB Ltd has published its 2013 annual report and filed the document on Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Nike, Pixelworks, iShares Biotech Index ETF, ABB and Intel
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 07, 8:30AM CST
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Nike (NYSE:NKE-Free Report), Pixelworks (Nasdaq
XLW-Free Report), iShares Biotech Index ETF (AMEX:IBB-Free Report), ABB Ltd. (NYSE:ABB-Free Report) and Intel Corp. (Nasdaq:INTC-Free Report).
ABB to Invest in Persimmon Motors - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 06, 4:48PM CST
ABB Ltd. recently announced that its venture capital unit, ABB Technology Ventures, will be investing in Persimmon Technologies in Massachusetts.
Global Online Gas Analyzer Market 2012-2016: Many Vendors in the Market are Developing Multi-Function Online Gas Analyzers
M2 - Thu Mar 06, 10:31AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wfks6d/global_online_gas) has announced the addition of the "Global Online Gas Analyzer Market 2012-2016" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Online Gas Analyzer market to grow at a CAGR of 5.72 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for replacement online gas analyzers from developed countries. The Global Online Gas Analyzer market has also been witnessing the development of next-generation online gas analyzers. However, the availability of low-cost gas analyzers could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The key vendors dominating this space include ABB Ltd., Emerson Electric Co., General Electric Co., Siemens AG, and Thermo Fisher Scientific plc. The other vendors mentioned in this report are Endress Hauser Management AG, Focused Photonics plc, Invensys plc, Spectris Inc., TSI Inc., and Yokogawa Electric Corp. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: Vendors in the Global Online Gas Analyzer market are developing next-generation online gas analyzers in line with the development in technology. As a result of little product differentiation among the vendors in this market, the vendors are developing more technologically-advanced online gas analyzers in order to gain a competitive edge over their competitors. For instance, many vendors in the market are developing multi-function online gas analyzers. Multi-function online gas analyzers offer various functions such as reporting the gas measurements, integrating with plant automation systems, and analyzing multiple gases/samples. Therefore, vendors in this market have started focusing on developing multi-function online gas analyzers, which help them gain a competitive edge over their competitors in the market. According to the report, one of the major drivers in the market is the increasing government regulations for air pollution control. Many government organizations have passed several regulations to keep air pollution under check. This has led to an increasing demand for online gas analyzers globally. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wf...online_gas About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Why ABB Looks Good to Me
Ryan Palmer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 04, 2:36PM CST
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is the supreme commander of the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates. Despite these titles his interests extend far beyond war and mingling with aristocrats. Each year toward the end...
Upgrade Alert for ABB (ABB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 04, 7:07AM CST
ABB (NYSE:ABB) was upgraded from Neutral to Buy at Citigroup today. The stock closed yesterday at $24.93 on volume of 1.4 million shares, below average daily volume of 2.3 million. ABB Limited provides power and automation technologies. The Company operates under segments that include power products, power systems, automation products, process automation and robotics.
European Diesel Gensets Market Report 2014-2018: Caterpillar, Cummins & Kohler Dominate the Industry
M2 - Mon Mar 03, 11:14AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dptk3c/diesel_gensets) has announced the addition of the "European Diesel Gensets Market Report 2014-2018: Caterpillar, Cummins & Kohler Dominate the Industry" report to their offering. The rapid urbanization of the Eastern European countries has led to more diesel gensets vendors entering the Eastern European market. The market provides more opportunities to these vendors because of the increasing infrastructure and industrial activities. The increasing development activities in Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia, and Croatia have helped the vendors to shift their business or marketing strategy toward the European market. According to the report, one of the major drivers is the increasing public infrastructure project. The increasing construction of railways and airports in European countries has boosted the demand for diesel gensets. Moreover, the increasing transport infrastructure projects also led to the increasing demand for diesel gensets in Europe. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges in the market is the increasing regulation on environmental conservation. Diesel generators emit harmful substances such as nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbons. This has led the EU to pass stringent rules and regulations pertaining to the control of the emission of gases and noise generated by the diesel generators. The key vendors dominating this market space are: - Caterpillar Inc. - Cummins Inc. - Kohler Co. Other vendors mentioned in the report are: - ABB Ltd - GE Co - Siemens AG. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. Market Segmentation by Application 08. Market Segmentation by Product 09. Market Segmentation by End-users 10. Key Leading Countries 11. Buying Criteria 12. Market Growth Drivers 13. Drivers and their Impact 14. Market Challenges 15. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 16. Market Trends 17. Trends and their Impact 18. Vendor Landscape For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dp...el_gensets
Global Home Automation Market to 2018 with Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Schneider Electric & Siemens Dominating the Industry
M2 - Mon Mar 03, 10:46AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/669vkh/global_home) has announced the addition of the "Global Home Automation Market to 2018 with Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Schneider Electric & Siemens Dominating the Industry" report to their offering. The Global Home Automation System market has many growth drivers, one of which is the need for enhanced safety and security at homes. Adequate deployment of effective safety systems provides a sense of greater protection for residential users. The development of a centralized remote control system is the major trend that is expected to drive the Global Home Automation market during forecast period. The main benefit of a home automation system is the convenience and comfort it provides to the user. Vendors have developed a centralized remote control to monitor and control the complete home automation system. Vendors are developing a wireless hub that transmits and receives signals from the remote control to other systems or devices. The transmission between the controller and other devices happens seamlessly thus forming a network of devices enabling the controller to control all the devices. Further, the report states that a major challenge in the market is the lack of effective product differentiation. The vendors of home automation systems are facing increased competition from other international vendors, and counterfeit building automation vendors, due to lack of product differentiation. The key vendors dominating this market space are: - Johnson Controls Inc. - Honeywell International Inc. - Schneider Electric SA. - Siemens AG. Other vendors mentioned in the report are: - ABB Ltd. - Acuity Brands Inc. - AMX Corp. - Control4 Corp. - GE Co - SmartHome Controls Ltd. - Vantage Controls Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/66...lobal_home
India Electrical Equipment Market to 2018: ABB, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Crompton Greaves & Siemens Dominate
M2 - Mon Mar 03, 10:30AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f5j5xx/electrical) has announced the addition of the "India Electrical Equipment Market to 2018: ABB, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Crompton Greaves & Siemens Dominate" report to their offering. The electrical equipment manufacturers in India are upgrading the existing technologies to give a competitive edge to electrical equipment manufactured in India and help them compete in the Global Electrical Equipment market. Equipment manufacturers are introducing innovative technologies to transmission equipment and, also, coming up with new transformers and generators, which promise better services. Thus, the implementation of new technology is expected to increase the growth of the Electrical Equipment market in India by enabling local players to compete in the Global Electrical Equipment market. One of the major drivers for the market is the growing Power industry in India. The demand for power has led to an increased demand for transformers and switchgears, which in turn has increased the growth of the Electrical Equipment market in India. Further, the report states that a key challenge faced by the market is the lack of adequate testing facilities for electrical equipment. Vendors need to send their equipment to foreign countries for testing, which is expensive and thus has an effect on the price of the equipment. The key vendors dominating this market space are: - ABB Ltd. - Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. - Crompton Greaves Ltd. - Siemens AG. Other vendors mentioned in the report are: - ALSTOM India Limited. - EMCO Limited. - Havells India - Techno Electric & Engineering Co., Ltd. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. Market Segmentation by Product 08. Buying Criteria 09. Market Growth Drivers 10. Drivers and their Impact 11. Market Challenges 12. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 13. Market Trends 14. Trends and their Impact 15. Vendor Landscape 16. Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f5j5xx/electrical
Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Monday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 03, 8:30AM CST
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (strong sell) List for Monday
Global Industrial Automation Control Market 2014-2018: Top 4 Dominant Players Analysed
M2 - Fri Feb 28, 8:32AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z95d4k/global_industrial) has announced the addition of the "Global Industrial Automation Control Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Industrial Automation Control market to grow at a CAGR of 6.87 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for automation control systems from the Oil and Gas industry. The Global Industrial Automation Control market has also been witnessing the increased availability of wireless sensor networking solutions. However, the reluctance among end-users to migrate to the latest technology could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space include ABB Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Rockwell Automation Inc., and Siemens AG. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Applied Material Inc., Apriso Corp., Aspen Technologies Inc., Camstar Systems Inc., Control Systems International Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Eyelite Inc., GE Co., Invensys plc., Metso Corp., Miracom Inc., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Omron Corp., SAP AG, Schneider Electric SA, Toshiba International Corp., Werum Software & Systems AG, and Yokogawa Electric Corp. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: The increased availability of wireless sensor networking solutions in SCADA-based industrial control systems is one of the major emerging trends witnessed in the Global Industrial Automation Control market in recent years. Wireless sensor networking systems help enterprises overcome certain issues related to the rigid architecture of SCADA such as inflexibility and centralized architecture. With this technology, deployment of sensors in SCADA-based industrial control systems becomes easier as it provides wireless networking access. For instance, in the Energy and Power industry, sensors are generally deployed in either production or induction wells. Through wireless sensor technology, the sensors can be deployed inside gas pipelines in a cost-effective manner, thereby resulting in enhanced process efficiency of the plants. According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is the increasing demand for automation control systems from the Oil and Gas industry. Effective deployment of automation solutions helps companies improve their productivity and enhance their monitoring and security systems. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z9...industrial About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Gensets Market in the MEA Region 2014-2018 Research Report
M2 - Fri Feb 28, 3:48AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kzv4vn/gensets_market_in) has announced the addition of the "Gensets Market in the MEA Region 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Gensets market in the MEA region to grow at a CAGR of 4.89 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the rapid rate of industrialization. The Gensets market in the MEA region has also been witnessing an increase in mergers and acquisitions. However, increasing competition among vendors could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The report, the Gensets Market in the MEA Region 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on the MEA region; it also covers the Gensets market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Key vendors dominating this space are ABB Ltd., Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc., and Kohler Co. Other vendors mentioned in the report are, Detroit Tools, GE Co., Generac Holdings Inc., Ghaddar Machinery Co., Jubaili Group Holding, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Saudi Diesel Equipment Company Ltd., SDMO Generating Sets Inc., and Siemens AG. Key questions answered in this report: - What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the key market trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? Key Topics Covered: Executive Summary List of Abbreviations Scope of the Report Market Research Methodology Introduction Market Landscape Market Segmentation by Product Geographical Segmentation Key Leading Countries Buying Criteria Market Growth Drivers Drivers and their Impact Market Challenges Impact of Drivers and Challenges Market Trends Trends and their Impact Vendor Landscape Key Vendor Analysis Other Reports in this Series List of Exhibits For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kz..._market_in About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Smart Grid Round-Up, 2013 Research Report
M2 - Fri Feb 28, 2:37AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vrf5gd/smart_grid) has announced the addition of the "Smart Grid Round-Up, 2013" report to their offering. The authors announce the release of its annual smart grid round-up, 2013 from the Smart Grid eTrack. The newsletter provides update on the global developments related to smart grid deployment across the globe during the year 2013 Scope - Market prospect for companies providing smart grid systems in 2013 - Key product launch in power grids in 2013 - Major news and deals in smart grid in 2013 - Key events in the global smart grid industry in 2013 Reasons to buy - Identify key growth and investment opportunities in smart grid sector and also barriers for the smart grid industry in 2013 - Gain insight on the industry's growth potential during 2013 - Developing strategies for market penetration - Facilitate decision-making based on information on key developments in smart grids globally in 2013 Key Topics Covered: Table of Contents List of Tables Smart Grid Round-Up, 2013 Overview Key Events in the Global Smart Grid Industry in 2013 Key Vendors in Global Smart Grid Industry in 2013 Alstom Grid ABB Ltd. Elster Group SE Silver Spring Networks Major Emerging Smart Grid Markets in 2013 Brazil China South Korea India Key Product Launches in Smart Grid during 2013 Major Barriers for Smart Grid Industry in 2013 Top Three Market Analysis Reports from GlobalData in 2013 Electric Vehicle Battery Market - Market Size, Investment Analysis, and Forecast to 2020 Smart Grid Policy Handbook 2013: Major Government Policies, Regulations and Incentives High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Converter Stations - Global Market Size, Average Pricing, Equipment Market Share and Competitive Landscape Analysis to 2020 Top Two Popular Analysis Alerts from GlobalData in 2013 Oracle, Cisco, IBM and Indian IT Giants are Preparing for Global Power Utilities' Smart Grid Plans ABB Pioneers Innovation Excellence to Flash-charge Electric Bus in Fifteen Seconds Appendix Abbreviations Methodology Coverage Secondary Research Primary Research Modeling and Forecasting Contact Us Disclaimer List of Tables Table 1: Smart Grid Market, Global, Major Announcements, 2013 Table 2: List of Abbreviations For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vrf5gd/smart_grid About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
ABB Strengthens Presence in Brazil - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 27, 4:10PM CST
ABB opened a fifth plant in Sorocaba near Sao Paulo to manufacture low-voltage products, motors, generators and drive systems.
ABB Receives Indian Order - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 12, 6:10PM CDT
Recently, ABB Ltd received an order from India's central power generation utility company, NTPC, for the supply of ultrahigh voltage transformers and shunt reactors in order to ensure reliable and efficient power generation and grid integration.
Concise Analysis of the International Microgrid Market - Forecasts to 2016
M2 - Wed Mar 12, 6:31AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lwgx99/global_microgrid) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Microgrid Market - Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering. One of the main trends witnessed in the Global Microgrid market is the increased R&D spending by vendors. Some of the leading vendors in this market such as GE Co., Pareto Energy Ltd., Power Analytics Corp., and Viridity Energy have increased their investment in R&D for the development of sophisticated microgrids. Further, they are partnering with suppliers and value-added resellers. The increasing focus on R&D and establishing partnership networks is helping vendors to produce energy in a cost-effective manner from microgrids. Further, the focus on R&D is helping vendors to introduce microgrids with higher and better integration ability. According to the report, one of the main factors driving the market is the increasing demand for better power quality. Microgrids help in increasing the power quality by providing reliable power supply with a drastic reduction in disturbances. Further, microgrids also ensure continuous supply of electricity without any power outages. The report states that one of the main challenges is the high cost of production and implementation. The production of energy from microgrids is a difficult and costly process as it requires innovative advanced technologies to be used and implemented. Moreover, microgrids are still not very popular among the end-users across all the segments. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. List of Abbreviations 3. Introduction 4. Market Research Methodology 5. Scope of the Report 6. Market Landscape 7. Geographical Segmentation 8. Key Leading Countries 9. Vendor Landscape 10. Buying Criteria 11. Market Growth Drivers 12. Drivers and their Impact 13. Market Challenges 14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 15. Market Trends 16. Key Vendor Analysis 17. Other Reports in this series Companies Mentioned: - ABB Ltd. - Chevron Energy - Echelon Corp. - GE Co. - Microgrid Energy LLC - Pareto Energy Ltd. - Power Analytics Corp. - Siemens AG - Spirae Inc. - Viridity Energy. - ZBB Energy Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lw..._microgrid
Concise Analysis of the International Welding Robots Market - Forecasts to 2016
M2 - Wed Mar 12, 6:25AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jdh52r/global_welding) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Welding Robots Market - Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering. Manufacturing companies are increasingly adopting industrial robots for automating their manufacturing and assembly processes. Therefore, end-users across the globe are showing a preference for end-to-end solutions from industrial robot vendors rather than installing standalone products from different vendors. The use of end-to-end solutions using industrial robotics is expected to have a positive impact on the overall productivity and operational efficiency of organizations. This also reduces production and assembly errors, and thus helps end-users focus on their core business processes. Thus, many vendors have started to provide end-to-end robotic products and systems, which help vendors gain an edge over other competitors in the market. Therefore, the focus on end-to-end solutions is an important trend that is expected to have a positive impact on the growth of the Global Welding Robots market during the forecast period.Further, the report states that the lack of understanding of robotic programing is one of the major challenges in the market. Many of the production staff working on the production floor lack proper understanding of robotic programing, which means that they struggle while operating welding robots. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. List of Abbreviations 3. Introduction 4. Market Research Methodology 5. Scope of the Report 6. Market Landscape 7. End-user Segmentation by Revenue 8. End-user Segmentation by Unit Shipment 9. Application Segmentation by Revenue 10. Application Segmentation by Unit Shipment 11. Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 12. Geographical Segmentation by Unit Shipment 13. Vendor Landscape 14. Buying Criteria 15. Market Growth Drivers 16. Drivers and their Impact 17. Market Challenges 18. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 19. Market Trends 20. Key Vendor Analysis 21. Other Reports in this Series Companies Mentioned: - ABB Ltd. - Denso Wave Inc. - Fanuc Corp. - KUKA AG - Kawasaki Robotics Inc. - Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. - Omron Corp. - Panasonic Corp. - Toshiba Machine Co. Ltd. - Yaskawa Electric Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jd...al_welding
ABB Receives Telecom Contracts - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 11, 5:00PM CDT
Recently, ABB Ltd (ABB) received three telecom contracts, valuing $60 million.
Persimmon Technologies Corporation Completes $14M Series B Funding with New Investors ABB Ventures and Berwind Private Equity
Business Wire - Tue Mar 11, 6:00AM CDT
Persimmon Technologies Corporation, a provider of Vacuum Robotics and Hybrid-Field Motor Technology for the semiconductor, LED, FPD and solar equipment markets, has completed its Series B round of investment, with the latest funds coming from two new investors, The ABB Group, a $40B leading global power and automation technology company, and Berwind Private Equity. ABB and Berwind joined Intel Capital, Nidec Sankyo and The Bernard Gordon Charitable Remainder Trust as key investors in Persimmon. With this latest investment, Persimmon raised an aggregate of approximately $14M in its Series B round.
Torque Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report
M2 - Tue Mar 11, 3:53AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nlwhzg/torque_sensors) has announced the addition of the "Torque Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Torque Sensors in US$ Thousand by the following End-Use markets: Automotive, Industrial, Medical, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 74 companies including many key and niche players such as: - AIMCO Corporation - ABB Ltd. - Applied Measurements Ltd. - ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. - Burster GmbH & Co. KG - Crane Electronics Ltd. Key Topics Covered: Torque Sensors Mcp-7820 A Global Strategic Business Report Contents I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions II. Executive Summary 1. Industry Overview 2. Sensors Industry: An Overview 3. Introduction To Torque Sensors 4. End-Use Markets: A Review 5. Product Innovations/Introductions 6. Recent Industry Activity 7. Focus On Select Players 8. Global Market Perspective III. Market 1. The United States 2. Canada 3. Japan 4. Europe 5. Asia-Pacific 6. Latin America 7. Rest Of World IV. Competitive Landscape For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nl...ue_sensors About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
ABB publishes 2013 annual report
M2 - Mon Mar 10, 6:27AM CDT
ABB Ltd has published its 2013 annual report and filed the document on Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Nike, Pixelworks, iShares Biotech Index ETF, ABB and Intel
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 07, 8:30AM CST
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Nike (NYSE:NKE-Free Report), Pixelworks (Nasdaq
XLW-Free Report), iShares Biotech Index ETF (AMEX:IBB-Free Report), ABB Ltd. (NYSE:ABB-Free Report) and Intel Corp. (Nasdaq:INTC-Free Report). ABB to Invest in Persimmon Motors - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 06, 4:48PM CST
ABB Ltd. recently announced that its venture capital unit, ABB Technology Ventures, will be investing in Persimmon Technologies in Massachusetts.
Global Online Gas Analyzer Market 2012-2016: Many Vendors in the Market are Developing Multi-Function Online Gas Analyzers
M2 - Thu Mar 06, 10:31AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wfks6d/global_online_gas) has announced the addition of the "Global Online Gas Analyzer Market 2012-2016" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Online Gas Analyzer market to grow at a CAGR of 5.72 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for replacement online gas analyzers from developed countries. The Global Online Gas Analyzer market has also been witnessing the development of next-generation online gas analyzers. However, the availability of low-cost gas analyzers could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The key vendors dominating this space include ABB Ltd., Emerson Electric Co., General Electric Co., Siemens AG, and Thermo Fisher Scientific plc. The other vendors mentioned in this report are Endress Hauser Management AG, Focused Photonics plc, Invensys plc, Spectris Inc., TSI Inc., and Yokogawa Electric Corp. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: Vendors in the Global Online Gas Analyzer market are developing next-generation online gas analyzers in line with the development in technology. As a result of little product differentiation among the vendors in this market, the vendors are developing more technologically-advanced online gas analyzers in order to gain a competitive edge over their competitors. For instance, many vendors in the market are developing multi-function online gas analyzers. Multi-function online gas analyzers offer various functions such as reporting the gas measurements, integrating with plant automation systems, and analyzing multiple gases/samples. Therefore, vendors in this market have started focusing on developing multi-function online gas analyzers, which help them gain a competitive edge over their competitors in the market. According to the report, one of the major drivers in the market is the increasing government regulations for air pollution control. Many government organizations have passed several regulations to keep air pollution under check. This has led to an increasing demand for online gas analyzers globally. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wf...online_gas About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Why ABB Looks Good to Me
Ryan Palmer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 04, 2:36PM CST
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Upgrade Alert for ABB (ABB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 04, 7:07AM CST
ABB (NYSE:ABB) was upgraded from Neutral to Buy at Citigroup today. The stock closed yesterday at $24.93 on volume of 1.4 million shares, below average daily volume of 2.3 million. ABB Limited provides power and automation technologies. The Company operates under segments that include power products, power systems, automation products, process automation and robotics.
European Diesel Gensets Market Report 2014-2018: Caterpillar, Cummins & Kohler Dominate the Industry
M2 - Mon Mar 03, 11:14AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dptk3c/diesel_gensets) has announced the addition of the "European Diesel Gensets Market Report 2014-2018: Caterpillar, Cummins & Kohler Dominate the Industry" report to their offering. The rapid urbanization of the Eastern European countries has led to more diesel gensets vendors entering the Eastern European market. The market provides more opportunities to these vendors because of the increasing infrastructure and industrial activities. The increasing development activities in Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia, and Croatia have helped the vendors to shift their business or marketing strategy toward the European market. According to the report, one of the major drivers is the increasing public infrastructure project. The increasing construction of railways and airports in European countries has boosted the demand for diesel gensets. Moreover, the increasing transport infrastructure projects also led to the increasing demand for diesel gensets in Europe. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges in the market is the increasing regulation on environmental conservation. Diesel generators emit harmful substances such as nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbons. This has led the EU to pass stringent rules and regulations pertaining to the control of the emission of gases and noise generated by the diesel generators. The key vendors dominating this market space are: - Caterpillar Inc. - Cummins Inc. - Kohler Co. Other vendors mentioned in the report are: - ABB Ltd - GE Co - Siemens AG. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. Market Segmentation by Application 08. Market Segmentation by Product 09. Market Segmentation by End-users 10. Key Leading Countries 11. Buying Criteria 12. Market Growth Drivers 13. Drivers and their Impact 14. Market Challenges 15. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 16. Market Trends 17. Trends and their Impact 18. Vendor Landscape For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dp...el_gensets
Global Home Automation Market to 2018 with Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Schneider Electric & Siemens Dominating the Industry
M2 - Mon Mar 03, 10:46AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/669vkh/global_home) has announced the addition of the "Global Home Automation Market to 2018 with Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Schneider Electric & Siemens Dominating the Industry" report to their offering. The Global Home Automation System market has many growth drivers, one of which is the need for enhanced safety and security at homes. Adequate deployment of effective safety systems provides a sense of greater protection for residential users. The development of a centralized remote control system is the major trend that is expected to drive the Global Home Automation market during forecast period. The main benefit of a home automation system is the convenience and comfort it provides to the user. Vendors have developed a centralized remote control to monitor and control the complete home automation system. Vendors are developing a wireless hub that transmits and receives signals from the remote control to other systems or devices. The transmission between the controller and other devices happens seamlessly thus forming a network of devices enabling the controller to control all the devices. Further, the report states that a major challenge in the market is the lack of effective product differentiation. The vendors of home automation systems are facing increased competition from other international vendors, and counterfeit building automation vendors, due to lack of product differentiation. The key vendors dominating this market space are: - Johnson Controls Inc. - Honeywell International Inc. - Schneider Electric SA. - Siemens AG. Other vendors mentioned in the report are: - ABB Ltd. - Acuity Brands Inc. - AMX Corp. - Control4 Corp. - GE Co - SmartHome Controls Ltd. - Vantage Controls Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/66...lobal_home
India Electrical Equipment Market to 2018: ABB, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Crompton Greaves & Siemens Dominate
M2 - Mon Mar 03, 10:30AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f5j5xx/electrical) has announced the addition of the "India Electrical Equipment Market to 2018: ABB, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Crompton Greaves & Siemens Dominate" report to their offering. The electrical equipment manufacturers in India are upgrading the existing technologies to give a competitive edge to electrical equipment manufactured in India and help them compete in the Global Electrical Equipment market. Equipment manufacturers are introducing innovative technologies to transmission equipment and, also, coming up with new transformers and generators, which promise better services. Thus, the implementation of new technology is expected to increase the growth of the Electrical Equipment market in India by enabling local players to compete in the Global Electrical Equipment market. One of the major drivers for the market is the growing Power industry in India. The demand for power has led to an increased demand for transformers and switchgears, which in turn has increased the growth of the Electrical Equipment market in India. Further, the report states that a key challenge faced by the market is the lack of adequate testing facilities for electrical equipment. Vendors need to send their equipment to foreign countries for testing, which is expensive and thus has an effect on the price of the equipment. The key vendors dominating this market space are: - ABB Ltd. - Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. - Crompton Greaves Ltd. - Siemens AG. Other vendors mentioned in the report are: - ALSTOM India Limited. - EMCO Limited. - Havells India - Techno Electric & Engineering Co., Ltd. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. Market Segmentation by Product 08. Buying Criteria 09. Market Growth Drivers 10. Drivers and their Impact 11. Market Challenges 12. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 13. Market Trends 14. Trends and their Impact 15. Vendor Landscape 16. Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f5j5xx/electrical
Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Monday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 03, 8:30AM CST
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (strong sell) List for Monday
Global Industrial Automation Control Market 2014-2018: Top 4 Dominant Players Analysed
M2 - Fri Feb 28, 8:32AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z95d4k/global_industrial) has announced the addition of the "Global Industrial Automation Control Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Industrial Automation Control market to grow at a CAGR of 6.87 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for automation control systems from the Oil and Gas industry. The Global Industrial Automation Control market has also been witnessing the increased availability of wireless sensor networking solutions. However, the reluctance among end-users to migrate to the latest technology could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space include ABB Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Rockwell Automation Inc., and Siemens AG. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Applied Material Inc., Apriso Corp., Aspen Technologies Inc., Camstar Systems Inc., Control Systems International Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Eyelite Inc., GE Co., Invensys plc., Metso Corp., Miracom Inc., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Omron Corp., SAP AG, Schneider Electric SA, Toshiba International Corp., Werum Software & Systems AG, and Yokogawa Electric Corp. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: The increased availability of wireless sensor networking solutions in SCADA-based industrial control systems is one of the major emerging trends witnessed in the Global Industrial Automation Control market in recent years. Wireless sensor networking systems help enterprises overcome certain issues related to the rigid architecture of SCADA such as inflexibility and centralized architecture. With this technology, deployment of sensors in SCADA-based industrial control systems becomes easier as it provides wireless networking access. For instance, in the Energy and Power industry, sensors are generally deployed in either production or induction wells. Through wireless sensor technology, the sensors can be deployed inside gas pipelines in a cost-effective manner, thereby resulting in enhanced process efficiency of the plants. According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is the increasing demand for automation control systems from the Oil and Gas industry. Effective deployment of automation solutions helps companies improve their productivity and enhance their monitoring and security systems. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z9...industrial About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Gensets Market in the MEA Region 2014-2018 Research Report
M2 - Fri Feb 28, 3:48AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kzv4vn/gensets_market_in) has announced the addition of the "Gensets Market in the MEA Region 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Gensets market in the MEA region to grow at a CAGR of 4.89 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the rapid rate of industrialization. The Gensets market in the MEA region has also been witnessing an increase in mergers and acquisitions. However, increasing competition among vendors could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The report, the Gensets Market in the MEA Region 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on the MEA region; it also covers the Gensets market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Key vendors dominating this space are ABB Ltd., Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc., and Kohler Co. Other vendors mentioned in the report are, Detroit Tools, GE Co., Generac Holdings Inc., Ghaddar Machinery Co., Jubaili Group Holding, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Saudi Diesel Equipment Company Ltd., SDMO Generating Sets Inc., and Siemens AG. Key questions answered in this report: - What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the key market trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? Key Topics Covered: Executive Summary List of Abbreviations Scope of the Report Market Research Methodology Introduction Market Landscape Market Segmentation by Product Geographical Segmentation Key Leading Countries Buying Criteria Market Growth Drivers Drivers and their Impact Market Challenges Impact of Drivers and Challenges Market Trends Trends and their Impact Vendor Landscape Key Vendor Analysis Other Reports in this Series List of Exhibits For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kz..._market_in About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Smart Grid Round-Up, 2013 Research Report
M2 - Fri Feb 28, 2:37AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vrf5gd/smart_grid) has announced the addition of the "Smart Grid Round-Up, 2013" report to their offering. The authors announce the release of its annual smart grid round-up, 2013 from the Smart Grid eTrack. The newsletter provides update on the global developments related to smart grid deployment across the globe during the year 2013 Scope - Market prospect for companies providing smart grid systems in 2013 - Key product launch in power grids in 2013 - Major news and deals in smart grid in 2013 - Key events in the global smart grid industry in 2013 Reasons to buy - Identify key growth and investment opportunities in smart grid sector and also barriers for the smart grid industry in 2013 - Gain insight on the industry's growth potential during 2013 - Developing strategies for market penetration - Facilitate decision-making based on information on key developments in smart grids globally in 2013 Key Topics Covered: Table of Contents List of Tables Smart Grid Round-Up, 2013 Overview Key Events in the Global Smart Grid Industry in 2013 Key Vendors in Global Smart Grid Industry in 2013 Alstom Grid ABB Ltd. Elster Group SE Silver Spring Networks Major Emerging Smart Grid Markets in 2013 Brazil China South Korea India Key Product Launches in Smart Grid during 2013 Major Barriers for Smart Grid Industry in 2013 Top Three Market Analysis Reports from GlobalData in 2013 Electric Vehicle Battery Market - Market Size, Investment Analysis, and Forecast to 2020 Smart Grid Policy Handbook 2013: Major Government Policies, Regulations and Incentives High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Converter Stations - Global Market Size, Average Pricing, Equipment Market Share and Competitive Landscape Analysis to 2020 Top Two Popular Analysis Alerts from GlobalData in 2013 Oracle, Cisco, IBM and Indian IT Giants are Preparing for Global Power Utilities' Smart Grid Plans ABB Pioneers Innovation Excellence to Flash-charge Electric Bus in Fifteen Seconds Appendix Abbreviations Methodology Coverage Secondary Research Primary Research Modeling and Forecasting Contact Us Disclaimer List of Tables Table 1: Smart Grid Market, Global, Major Announcements, 2013 Table 2: List of Abbreviations For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vrf5gd/smart_grid About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
ABB Strengthens Presence in Brazil - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 27, 4:10PM CST
ABB opened a fifth plant in Sorocaba near Sao Paulo to manufacture low-voltage products, motors, generators and drive systems.
