Vention, the pioneer behind the cloud-based Manufacturing Automation Platform (MAP), announces a strategic collaboration with ABB Robotics, solidifying the seamless integration between Vention’s platform and ABB’s industry-leading GoFa family of collaborative robots. Through their strategic partnership, Vention and ABB’s clients benefit from the seamless integration of both companies’ technologies, spanning from the design phase of robotic cells to the efficient execution of manufacturing floor processes.
Within the context of the Vention ecosystem, this strategic partnership enables ABB to expand its reach into a broader market of DIY automation customers, while Vention enhances its offerings by integrating ABB’s industry-leading robotic solutions. The collaborative partnership will foster enhanced market penetration and drive innovation for both companies.
The ABB GoFa robots, now available on the Vention market, offer producers confirmed cobots with payloads ranging from 5 kg to 12 kg. Designed to seamlessly integrate into various workflows, ABB GoFa robots stand out for their enhanced security, user-friendly interfaces, and optimized efficiency, enabling them to effectively collaborate alongside human operators in diverse applications, including assembly, welding, material handling, and quality control processes.
ABB’s GoFa™ robots seamlessly integrate with the entire Vention ecosystem, comprising MachineBuilder for design, MachineLogic for robotic programming, MachineAnalytics for operational monitoring and insights, and Distant Assist for on-demand support. This compatibility provides ABB’s clients with seamless access to expert-level personnel support, spanning from design to operation of their robotic cells. By the end of 2025, users will have access to ABB’s advanced GoFa robots through Vention’s innovative Speedy Series software suite.
“We’re thrilled to officially onboard ABB into our Vention community.” According to Etienne Lacroix, founder and CEO of Vention, this collaborative effort greatly amplifies our capacity to deliver widely accessible and high-impact automation solutions.
“This significant collaboration marks a major milestone in the development of both companies.” This strategic collaboration harmoniously unites ABB’s leading cobot offerings with Vention’s expertise in software development and solutions. By converging our hardware and software expertise, we’re streamlining the integration process and rendering robotic automation more approachable and easier to deploy for organizations of all scopes. “Our collective endeavors will focus on pivotal business advancements, empowering companies to streamline operations, reduce workplace risks, and promote a more environmentally conscious approach,” said Andrea Cassoni, Head of Collaborative Robotics at ABB Robotics.
Empowers corporations to rapidly automate their manufacturing spaces within a matter of days through democratized access to human expertise. Vention’s cutting-edge digital manufacturing automation platform empowers clients to effortlessly design, automate, order, and deploy precision machinery directly from their web browser. Venture is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston. With a global presence spanning five continents, the organization serves over 4,000 clients across 25 diverse manufacturing industries, employing more than 300 dedicated staff members. Want to learn more? Follow our profile on LinkedIn for the latest updates. Vention’s esteemed brands include MachineMotion, MachineLogic, MachineCloud, and Vention itself – all pillars of innovation in the industry.
(ABBN: SIX Swiss Exchange) As a leader in electrification and automation, ABB is empowering a more sustainable and resource-efficient future by leveraging its unparalleled expertise. The company’s comprehensive offerings seamlessly integrate technical know-how and software to optimize the manufacturing, motion, energy, and operation of industrial processes. Building on a legacy of excellence spanning over 140 years, ABB’s global team of over 105,000 professionals is committed to driving innovation that accelerates industrial transformation and drives progress.
As a leading provider of robotics and machine automation solutions, we offer a comprehensive portfolio featuring robots, autonomous cell robots, and machine automation options seamlessly integrated through our proprietary value-added software platform. We support a diverse range of corporations across various sectors – from the automotive and electronics industries to logistics and more – to help them become more resilient, agile, and environmentally sustainable. ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation helps clients transition to the related and collaborative manufacturing unit of the long run. The enterprise unit employs approximately 11,000 people across more than 100 locations in around 53 countries.
