PAPER making! g! g FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF PAPER TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL ® Volume 12, Number 1 2026
ABB INTRODUCES AUTOMATION EXTENDED: ENABLING INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION WITH CONTINUITY
ABB has introduced its Automation Extended program, a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems (DCS), designed to help industries modernize without disruption. Building on ABB’s long-standing leadership with the world’s largest DCS installed base and vision in process automation, Automation Extended outlines how future automation capabilities can be introduced progressively – preserving system integrity while enabling the flexibility, scalability and efficiency needed for the next era of industrial operations. Industrial operations today face volatile markets, cyber security challenges, regulatory pressures and a rapidly changing workforce. ABB’s Automation Extended addresses these realities by enabling innovation with agility and pace without disruption to production, supporting advanced analytics and IoT integration, and simplifying operations for diverse skill levels. Automation Extended accelerates the evolution of ABB’s pulp and paper technologies by unifying automation, electrification and digital offerings into a more powerful, integrated platform. With a comprehensive suite of advanced process, quality, production and asset management controls, ABB’s industry experts will help mills advance autonomy while improving safety, productivity, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Across industries, operators can continue to rely on trusted ABB systems such as ABB Ability™ System 800xA®, ABB Ability™ Symphony® Plus and ABB Freelance, while introducing new technologies progressively and without operational interruption. This
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