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Musk’s Boring company sold all 20,000 flamethrowers it made in less than a week early last year.

A memo accompanying the bill specifically cites the Boring Company flamethrower in justifying the legislation.

The state Assembly version of the bill has not yet come up for a floor vote.

The New York State Senate passed a bill earlier this month that would make the possession of a flamethrower for recreational activities a felony, with an eye toward outlawing the one made by Elon Musk’s Boring Co.

Musk’s company sold all 20,000 units of its $500 flamethrowers in less than a week last year, drawing the ire of lawmakers in New York and elsewhere.

“Elon Musk’s Boring Company released a new flamethrower which sold out of all 20,000 within days, without any concern to the training of the purchasers or their reasons for buying. Allowing the general public to access this type of machine is extremely problematic,” New York lawmakers said in justifying the legislation. “These dangerous devices should not be sold to civilians, and use needs to be restricted to trained professionals.”

CEO Musk, who also runs electric car company Tesla, said the Boring Company renamed it “not-a-flamethrower” to avoid regulatory rules that prohibit the transport of anything called a flamethrower.

Musk Tweet

The Boring Company did not respond to requests for comment. The bill would make possessing a flamethrower a Class E felony, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison.

Sponsored by Democratic state Sens. John Brooks and David Carlucci, the bill passed the Senate 48-13 on June 11. It defines a flamethrower as “a device capable of projecting burning fuel a distance of at least three feet.” The bill hasn’t come up for a vote in the Assembly yet.

It was first introduced last year after the Nassau County Fire Commission reached out to Brooks, said Michael Reid, Brooks’ chief of staff. Reid said the “not a flamethrower” was also concerning to emergency medical personnel.

“They were concerned that people were essentially having something that looks like a toy, is being billed as something fun to use, and there was all different stuff coming up on social media showing people really using the device as intended, which is to have fun,” Reid said. “Unfortunately, firing out a burst of flame for a number of feet can have some really horrific, unintended consequences.”

In the terms and conditions customers had to agree to before purchasing, Boring included a poem that read: “I will not use this in an unsafe way The best use is creme brulee.”

Quinn Whitehead, owner of Throwflame in Cleveland, Ohio, said his company has seen sales to New York “basically quadruple” since people started hearing about the bill. He also said he doesn’t think the bill, as written, would actually apply to the Boring flamethrower.

“It’s just funny to me that the justification of this bill has revolved around Elon Musk’s flamethrower, which isn’t actually a real flamethrower,” Whitehead said. “It’s just a roofing torch in an airsoft gun shell.”

Reid, however, said the bill was specifically designed to include the Boring flamethrower.

Whitehead said roughly 40% of the flamethrowers his company sells are purely for entertainment use, while others are bought by people using them as a tool, such as for agriculture. Throwflame advertises products that can shoot burning fuel over 100 feet.

Brooks said, “Considering flamethrowers to be toys for recreational use is a bit of a head-scratcher. This bill will protect kids, families, and neighbors from irresponsible and dangerous ‘play.’ Weapons of war do not belong in our backyards.”

The bill would not apply to flamethrowers with at least five major components built before 1966, flamethrowers used for agriculture or construction, or those purchased and possessed before the bill would take effect. Reid said the historical carve-out was for people who wanted to display or use flamethrowers in war reenactments.

The Boring Company’s main focus is building new underground transportation systems in cities. In addition to flamethrowers and fire extinguishers, the company’s website says Boring sold 50,000 hats featuring the corporate logo.
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The ABB HIEE300888R0002 control unit is the core component of the ABB 800xA automation system (general control unit, GCU), designed for industrial process control. Its core functions include:

Multi-scenario industrial control: integrated logic control, excitation regulation and data interaction functions, supporting complex applications such as industrial automation and power management.

Real-time data processing: receiving signals from field equipment, executing complex control algorithms, and issuing instructions to actuators to achieve precise control.

System integration capabilities: supporting real-time data exchange between PLC and I/O modules, adapting to ABB’s full range of control systems, and seamlessly integrating with third-party devices.

Application areas and typical scenarios

Industrial automation

Production line control: processing sensor data (such as temperature and pressure), controlling the coordinated operation of robotic arms, and optimizing processes such as painting and welding.

Motor speed regulation: achieving high-precision motor speed regulation and dynamic load management through constant current/constant voltage control mode.

Power system control

Generator excitation system: adjusting voltage stability and power factor to ensure safe operation of the power grid.

Distributed power management: integrated into the DCS system to complete power distribution and fault diagnosis.

Process control industry

Petrochemical/metallurgy: control reactor temperature and pressure, optimize oil refining/steelmaking process.

Papermaking/food and beverage: adjust production line speed to ensure product quality consistency.

Water treatment: monitor water quality parameters to achieve automated dosing and filtration control.

Summary: ABB HIEE300888R0002 control unit has become a core component in the field of industrial automation with its high performance, high reliability and wide applicability. Users can make rational decisions based on specific needs, combined with price, service and supplier reputation to improve system performance and stability.

The following connection details apply to the power supply:

The AC input uses a IEC60320 C20 inlet socket type with a retaining clip to hold the IEC60320 C19

power connector.

A cable is included to connect the PSU to the mains.

The DC output uses an internally mounted male output connector, type Phoenix PCV4/3 with locking nuts.

The external alarm wires are mounted to a 3 pole female screw socket, make Phoenix, type MC

5/3-G-3,81. This connector is plugged into a male connector next to the power connectors.

60 V DC Power supply (1200 W) – UL508 approved

The PSU-UNI6020U power supply is a UL approved switched-mode DC power supply with a high efficiency (>85% at 187 V AC and >80% at 93, 5 V AC). It accepts a wide range of input voltages to provide 60 V DC and 20 A output

Main features

The units main features include:

Dual built-in over-voltage protection, to comply with the functional safety requirements of the DIN V

19250 and VDE V 0801 standards.

ON/OFF switch on the power supply combined with isolated AC and DC power connectors enable on-line replacement of the unit in a live system.

A current limit feature, used to limit the maximum output power to 1200 W.

Under-voltage alarm (<54 V).

An output diode for parallel operation.

Optimum protection against continuous overload and short-circuiting.

100ms holdup time.

Hardware control features

The PSU-UNI6020U power supply has the following hardware control features:

Power switch

An alarm contact.

Each of these features is discussed in more detail below.

Power switch

The power switch is sunk into the frame to prevent accidental operation. It allows you to switch off the PSU-UNI6020U before you disconnect it.

With the power switched off you can safely remove the AC and DC power cables without risk of sparks or spikes on the grid.

Alarm contact

The PSU-UNI6020U has an alarm contact used for voltage monitoring.

The below figure shows the alarm contact with the relay energized, which means that the PSU is powered and the output voltage is above 54Vdc.

Installation

The unit can be mounted both vertically or horizontally.

Convection cooling works best when the unit is mounted vertically, with the power and fan input facing downwards (see the below figure).

The maximum PSU ambient temperature may not exceed 50°C (122°F) when operating at full load.

When mounting vertically the maximum PSU ambient temperature may go up to 70°C (158°F) when operating at half load or less.

Electrical connections

The following connection details apply to the power supply:

The AC input uses a IEC60320 C20 inlet socket type with a retaining clip to hold the IEC60320 C19 power connector.

A cable is included to connect the PSU to the mains.

The DC output uses an internally mounted male output connector, type Phoenix PCV4/3 with locking nuts.

The external alarm wires are mounted to a 3 pole female screw socket, make Phoenix, type MC 1,5/3-G-3,81. This connector is plugged into a male connector next to the power connectors.
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The PDB-0824 power distribution board enables easy distribution of 24Vdc from the main power rail to individual 24Vdc devices inside the cabinet enclosure, such as fan units and FTAs.

Figure 496 on page 792 shows the PDB-0824 board with one 24Vdc entry connector (In) for connection to the main bus bar and eight (2 Amp fused) 24Vdc field connectors (Out1 thru Out8) for connection to eight 24Vdc devices.A 24 Vdc power distribution cable (see data sheet “PDC-MB24-x” on page 812 for details) can be used to connect the main power bar to In.

• When using other connection cables make sure the wire size is adequate and a Weidmuller BVZ 7.62/02F SW connector with two keying pins is used to connect to In of the PDB-0824 (see “Pin allocation” on page 793).

24V distribution cables (see “PDC-FTA24” on page 816) connect the PDB-0824 with up to eight 24Vdc devices.

• When using other connection cables make sure the wire size is adequate and a Weidmuller BL 5.08/2 SN OR or equivalent connector is used to connect to one of the Outx connectors of the PDB-0824 (see “Pin allocation” on page 793).

Pin allocation

Figure 497 on page 793 shows the top, side & bottom view and the pin assignment of the Weidmuller BVZ 7.62/02F SW cable-connector on In.

1. The pin marked “+” is pin 1; connect to +24Vdc wire to the main bus bar

2. The pin marked “-” is pin 2; connect to 0Vdc wire to the main bus bar

The two (orange) locking slides of the cable-connector in Figure 497 on page 793 keep the cable-connector locked when inserted into In.

Figure 498 on page 793 shows the top, side & bottom view and the pin assignment of the Weidmuller BL 5.08/2 SN OR or equivalent connector to an Outx field connector on the PDB-0824.

Connections

Power Distribution Board (24Vdc, 2 Amp, 8 channel)

Description

The PDB-0824P power distribution board enables easy distribution of 24Vdc from the main power rail to individual 24Vdc devices inside the cabinet enclosure, such as fan units and FTAs.

Figure 500 on page 796 shows the PDB-0824P board with one 24Vdc entry connector (In) for connection to the main bus bar and eight (2 Amp fused) 24Vdc field connectors (Out1 thru Out8) for connection to eight 24Vdc devices.

• When using other connection cables make sure the wire size is adequate and a Weidmuller BVZ 7.62HP/02F SN connector with two keying pins is used to connect to In of the PDB-0824P (see “Pin allocation” on page 797).

24V distribution cables (see “PDC-FTA24” on page 816) connect the PDB-0824P with up to eight 24Vdc devices.

• When using other connection cables make sure the wire size is adequate and a Weidmuller BLZ 5.08/2F SN SW or equivalent connector (e.g. BL 5.08/2 SN OR) is used to connect to one of the Outx connectors of the PDB-0824P (see “Pin allocation” on page 797).

Pin allocation

Figure 501 on page 797 shows the top, side & bottom view and the pin assignment of the Weidmuller BVZ 7.62HP/02F SN cable-connector on In.

1. The pin marked “+” is pin 1; connect to +24Vdc wire to the main bus bar

2. The pin marked “-” is pin 2; connect to 0Vdc wire to the main bus bar

Figure 501 Power connector on In (Weidmuller BVZ 7.62HP/02F SN) top, side and bottom view

The two (red) locking slides of the cable-connector in Figure 501 on page 797 keep the cable-connector locked when inserted into In.

Figure 502 on page 797 shows the top, side & bottom view and the pin assignment of the Weidmuller BLZ 5.08/2F SN SW.

1. The pin marked “+” is pin 1; connect to +24Vdc wire to the consumer

2. The pin marked “-” is pin 2; connect to 0Vdc wire to the consumer

PDC-MBMB-1 Mains power distribution cable (24Vdc, 48Vdc)

Description

The PDC-MBMB-1 power distribution cable transfers the 24Vdc or 48Vdc from one mains power rail of type FS-MB-0001 to another mains power rail of that type.

Figure 504 on page 800 shows the layout of the PDC-MBMB-1 power distribution cable.

The cable plugs in the mains power rail with a polarized connector that must be locked on the rail using its two screws. To enable this, the plug must be placed on one of the rail positions that has nuts in the rail housing (see Figure 505 on page 801).

High loads

With second rail loads exceeding 30 Amp (up to 100 Amp) it is recommended to use two PDC-MBMB-1 cables to connect the two power rails

• Connect the first cable close to the top of each power rail.

• Connect the second cable close to the bottom of each power rail.
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Bently Nevada Monitor Configuration software will run on most Windows desktop or notebook computer systems. Bently Nevada Monitor Configuration software is designed to run and fully tested on Microsoft Windows 7. Software operation is also verified for operation in 32-bit or 64-bit environments.

Networking Requirements

Bently Nevada Monitor Configuration software requires Ethernet ports with TCP/IP protocol support to communicate with the 3701/55 ADAPT ESD. The dual ports on each CPU module should be configured for separate subnets to successfully implement redundant data pathways when this feature is available. Bandwidth sharing on any network, depending on traffic, is always a consideration and will affect network performance. Ensure that you have installed all networking hardware and configured the hardware according to your network administrator’s specifications.

Specifications

Typical specifications are provided for a temperature of +25 °C ± 3°C (+77°F ± 5.4°F). All other specifications are over the operating temperature range of -30°C to +65°C (-22°F to +149°F).

For Hazardous Area installations, the supply must be appropriately certified to the local national standards. Refer to Hazardous Area Directives section for power supply requirements in hazardous area applications.

Refer to Bently Nevada Application Note 013 for instruction about connecting the system and power supply to earth ground.

The 3701/55 Overspeed Protection Module will support from 1 to 999 events per revolution with a maximum full-scale range of 1,20,000 rpm and a maximum input frequency of 20 kHz (1EPR).

Minimum input frequency for proximity transducers is 3Hz (180 rpm for 1 event/revolution & 0.18 rpm for 999 event/revolution). The minimum peak to peak signal amplitude for proximitor speed input of the 3701/55 is 1V. Refer to the table in Appendix on speed signal requirements for minimum (pk to pk) amplitude of signal for different speeds and duty cycles.

Refer to Bently Nevada Application Note 085 for instruction on proximity probe installation.

Minimum input frequency for magnetic is 3Hz (180 rpm for 1 event/revolution & 0.18 rpm for 999 event/revolution). The minimum peak to peak signal amplitude for magnetic speed input of the 3701/55 is 1.5V

Environmental Considerations

The ADAPT ESD is designed to meet a broad range of use cases and environments. The design incorporates significant measures to provide a robust electrical and mechanical package with careful attention to system reliability, including extensive shock, vibration, and temperature exposure.

That being said, the ADAPT ESD system should be treated with the appropriate care, as exposure to extreme environments will shorten the life expectancy of the system. Exposing the ADAPT ESD to condensing liquids, rain, sand, or situations that impair ventilation can cause excessive internal heating and performance loss. For installations that may exceed environmental specifications we can create custom solutions to meet specific needs. For example, although the ADAPT ESD has hazardous area approvals, it must be in a NEMA grade enclosure. If you have any questions regarding an application, please contact your local sales and service representative.

Compliance and Certifications FCC

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Key Points

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian called President Donald Trump’s tariffs “the wrong approach.”

The airline cut its growth plans and said it can’t reaffirm its 2025 financial guidance.

Delta last month lowered its first-quarter forecast due to disappointing bookings.

Delta Air Lines won’t expand flying in the second half of the year because of disappointing bookings amid President Donald Trump’s shifting trade policies, which CEO Ed Bastian called “the wrong approach.”

The carrier said it is too early to update its 2025 financial guidance, a month after it confirmed the targets at an investor conference, though Delta said Wednesday it still expects to be profitable this year. Last month, Delta cut its first-quarter earnings outlook, citing weaker-than-expected corporate and leisure travel demand.

It is a shift for Delta, the most profitable U.S. airline, which started 2025 upbeat about another year of strong travel demand, with Bastian predicting it would be the “best financial year in our history.”

Bastian’s new comments show growing concern among CEOs about consumers’ souring appetites for spending and the impact of some of Trump’s policies. In November, Bastian said the Trump administration’s approach to industry regulation would likely be a “breath of fresh air.”

Wall Street analysts have slashed their earnings estimates and price targets for airlines in recent weeks on fears of slowing demand.

“In the last six weeks, we’ve seen a corresponding reduction in broad consumer confidence and corporate confidence,” Bastian told CNBC. He said that demand, overall, was “quite good” in January and that things “really started to slow” in mid-February.

Bastian said main cabin bookings are weaker than previously expected. He said that travel demand that was growing about 10% at the start of the year has since slowed because some companies are rethinking business trips, the Trump administration has cut the government workforce and markets are reeling. The White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Bastian said international and premium travel, which has been growing faster than sales from the coach cabin, have been relatively resilient.

Delta planned to expand flying capacity by about 3% to 4% in the second half of 2025, Bastian said in an interview. Now the carrier’s capacity will be flat year over year.

Delta Air Lines planes are seen parked at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on June 19, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

Kent Nishimura | Getty Images

“We expect this to be the first of many 2H25 capacity reduction announcements from the airlines this quarter,” TD Cowen airline analysts Tom Fitzgerald and Helane Becker wrote after Delta released its outlook.

Some of the future capacity cuts could include Canada, where U.S.-bound travel has declined, and Mexico, Delta President Glen Hauenstein said. For Mexico, he said there is less demand for travelers visiting friends and family rather than a drop in business travel.

“With broad economic uncertainty around global trade, growth has largely stalled,” Bastian said in Wednesday’s earnings release. “In this slower-growth environment, we are protecting margins and cash flow by focusing on what we can control.”

Delta is the first of the major U.S. carriers to report earnings. United, American, Southwest and others are scheduled to report later this month.

Tariffs and potential retaliatory duties could drive up the costs of imported components for the U.S. aerospace industry.

Delta’s Bastian, however, said the company will defer any Airbus aircraft that is affected by tariffs. Airbus produces airplanes in Europe but also uses imported components in its Mobile, Alabama, factory.

Delta’s stock, along with other airlines, rallied after Trump’s surprise announcement that he would lower some tariff rates for 90 days. Its shares rose more than 23% though they’re still down almost 27% this year.

Here’s how the company performed in the three months ended March 31, compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on consensus estimates from LSEG:

Earnings per share: 46 cents adjusted vs. 38 cents expected

Revenue: $12.98 billion adjusted vs. $12.98 billion expected

In the first quarter, Delta’s net income rose to $240 million, up from $37 million last year, with revenue up 2% year over year to $14.04 billion.

Stripping out Delta’s refinery sales, Delta posted adjusted earnings per share of 46 cents, up 2% from last year and above analysts’ expectations, and adjusted revenue of $12.98 billion, up 3% from last year and in line with Wall Street expectations.
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Key Points

United Airlines is adding service to Vietnam and Thailand in October.

The carrier is also beginning nonstop service from San Francisco to Adelaide, Australia, in December.

It’s part of the airline’s ongoing effort to add far-flung destinations not served by its rivals.

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by United Airlines takes off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

David McNew | Getty Images

United Airlines plans to add daily flights to Vietnam and Thailand in October, further expanding the network for the U.S. carrier that already has the most Asia service.

In the expansion, United is using a tactic that’s unusual in its network: Its airplanes from Los Angeles and San Francisco that are headed for Hong Kong will then go on to the two new destinations. The Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, service is set to begin on Oct. 26.

On Oct. 25, United plans to add a second daily nonstop flight from San Francisco to Manila, Philippines, and on Dec. 11, it will launch nonstops from San Francisco to Adelaide, Australia, which will operate three days a week.

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The carrier has aggressively been adding far-flung destinations not served by rivals to its routes, like Nuuk, Greenland, and Bilbao, Spain, which start later this year. Getting the mix right is especially important as carriers seek to grow their lucrative loyalty programs and need attractive destinations to keep customers spending.

Bangkok, in particular, “is in even more demand now given the popularity of ‘White Lotus,’” Patrick Quayle, United’s senior vice president of network and global alliances, said of the HBO show.

He said the carrier isn’t planning on cutting any international routes for its upcoming winter schedule.
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Key Points

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian called President Donald Trump’s tariffs “the wrong approach.”

The airline cut its growth plans and said it can’t reaffirm its 2025 financial guidance.

Delta last month lowered its first-quarter forecast due to disappointing bookings.

Delta Air Lines won’t expand flying in the second half of the year because of disappointing bookings amid President Donald Trump’s shifting trade policies, which CEO Ed Bastian called “the wrong approach.”

The carrier said it is too early to update its 2025 financial guidance, a month after it confirmed the targets at an investor conference, though Delta said Wednesday it still expects to be profitable this year. Last month, Delta cut its first-quarter earnings outlook, citing weaker-than-expected corporate and leisure travel demand.

It is a shift for Delta, the most profitable U.S. airline, which started 2025 upbeat about another year of strong travel demand, with Bastian predicting it would be the “best financial year in our history.”

Bastian’s new comments show growing concern among CEOs about consumers’ souring appetites for spending and the impact of some of Trump’s policies. In November, Bastian said the Trump administration’s approach to industry regulation would likely be a “breath of fresh air.”

Wall Street analysts have slashed their earnings estimates and price targets for airlines in recent weeks on fears of slowing demand.

“In the last six weeks, we’ve seen a corresponding reduction in broad consumer confidence and corporate confidence,” Bastian told CNBC. He said that demand, overall, was “quite good” in January and that things “really started to slow” in mid-February.

Bastian said main cabin bookings are weaker than previously expected. He said that travel demand that was growing about 10% at the start of the year has since slowed because some companies are rethinking business trips, the Trump administration has cut the government workforce and markets are reeling. The White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Bastian said international and premium travel, which has been growing faster than sales from the coach cabin, have been relatively resilient.

Delta planned to expand flying capacity by about 3% to 4% in the second half of 2025, Bastian said in an interview. Now the carrier’s capacity will be flat year over year.

Delta Air Lines planes are seen parked at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on June 19, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

Kent Nishimura | Getty Images

“We expect this to be the first of many 2H25 capacity reduction announcements from the airlines this quarter,” TD Cowen airline analysts Tom Fitzgerald and Helane Becker wrote after Delta released its outlook.

Some of the future capacity cuts could include Canada, where U.S.-bound travel has declined, and Mexico, Delta President Glen Hauenstein said. For Mexico, he said there is less demand for travelers visiting friends and family rather than a drop in business travel.

“With broad economic uncertainty around global trade, growth has largely stalled,” Bastian said in Wednesday’s earnings release. “In this slower-growth environment, we are protecting margins and cash flow by focusing on what we can control.”

Delta is the first of the major U.S. carriers to report earnings. United, American, Southwest and others are scheduled to report later this month.

Tariffs and potential retaliatory duties could drive up the costs of imported components for the U.S. aerospace industry.

Delta’s Bastian, however, said the company will defer any Airbus aircraft that is affected by tariffs. Airbus produces airplanes in Europe but also uses imported components in its Mobile, Alabama, factory.

Delta’s stock, along with other airlines, rallied after Trump’s surprise announcement that he would lower some tariff rates for 90 days. Its shares rose more than 23% though they’re still down almost 27% this year.

Here’s how the company performed in the three months ended March 31, compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on consensus estimates from LSEG:

Earnings per share: 46 cents adjusted vs. 38 cents expected

Revenue: $12.98 billion adjusted vs. $12.98 billion expected

In the first quarter, Delta’s net income rose to $240 million, up from $37 million last year, with revenue up 2% year over year to $14.04 billion.

Stripping out Delta’s refinery sales, Delta posted adjusted earnings per share of 46 cents, up 2% from last year and above analysts’ expectations, and adjusted revenue of $12.98 billion, up 3% from last year and in line with Wall Street expectations.
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Sinotruk’s “Intelligent Networked (New Energy) Heavy-Duty Truck Project”, namely Sinotruk Laiwu Smart Factory, is a digital “lighthouse factory” built by Sinotruk after its restructuring and reform, and it is also the most digitalized factory in Sinotruk Group today. ABB provided a total of 111 robots, a series of digital products and flexible solutions for its welding workshop, creating Sinotruk’s first automated production line for the “Yellow River” series of a new generation of high-end logistics traction heavy-duty trucks.

The complete welding solution provided by ABB for Sinotruk Laiwu Smart Factory uses IRB 6700 and IRB 7600 robots, covering the entire process of the welding factory, involving material preparation, floor line, side line, main line, door line and adjustment line areas, and high-precision welding ensures production quality. At the same time, ABB FlexTrack seven-axis guide rails are widely used, which greatly improves the body transmission speed with its excellent motion performance.

In the early planning stage of the project, after continuous polishing and testing, ABB and Sinotruk Group finally unanimously decided to innovatively use the ABB FlexProd production line layout solution in some workstations: split the traditional long-line production architecture of the car factory and deploy dedicated modular units. Using this cutting-edge car factory layout concept, Sinotruk Laiwu Smart Factory can replace or adjust a single workstation at any time to avoid production interruption problems. At the same time, with flexible AGV logistics, it replaces manual loading and unloading links, enabling production processes to be more flexible and productive.

In addition, ABB also provides the ModulFlex automatic fixture switching library for the production line, which supports multi-model switching without affecting the production rhythm; with ABB FlexPLP flexible programmable linear positioner, it greatly improves the accuracy of body positioning and welding quality. Today, the welding production line provided by ABB for Sinotruk Laiwu Smart Factory mainly produces heavy-duty truck products such as the Yellow River series and the Howo TX series, with an annual output of up to 50,000 vehicles.

The first cooperation between ABB Robotics and Sinotruk can be traced back to 2010. At that time, ABB built the group’s first body-in-white welding production line for Sinotruk. With more than ten years of cooperation, ABB will continue to help Sinotruk achieve continuous transformation and upgrading from traditional vehicle products to new energy, intelligent networked green products through leading automation technology and solutions in the future, further consolidate Sinotruk Group’s position as a leader in cutting-edge technology for China’s heavy-duty vehicles, and work together to create a bright business card for Chinese commercial vehicles to go global.

China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Sinotruk”) was founded in 1930 and owns a full range of well-known commercial vehicle brands such as Yellow River, Shandeka, and Howo. Products are exported to more than 110 countries and regions, and have maintained the top export position in the national heavy-duty truck industry for 18 consecutive years. Since undergoing restructuring and reform in 2018, Sinotruk has accelerated its pace of independent innovation and has strongly jumped to the “double first” in sales volume and market share in China’s heavy-duty truck industry in 2022.
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