Manufacturers of Abb Robotics and Abb Robot are under increasing pressures as a result of low-cost competition, stricter environmental legislation and falling skill levels within industry. With the added pressures to improve levels of productivity, quality and safety for better business, adopting sustainable manufacturing practices presents a cost-effective route to improve economic, environmental and general plant performance. 0 Good reasons to invest in ABB robots or Abb Robotics Reduce operating costs Improve product quality and consistency Improve quality of work for employees Increase production output rates Increase product manufacturing flexibility Reduce material waste and increase yield Comply with safety rules and improve workplace health and safety Reduce labour turnover and difficulty of recruiting workers Reduce capital costs (inventory, work in progress) Save space in high value manufacturing areas