ABB will showcase automation, electrification, digitalisation and measurement technologies for the aluminium industry at ALUMINIUM 2026, being held in Düsseldorf from October 6 to 8. The company will demonstrate solutions aimed at helping aluminium producers improve process control, product quality, production efficiency and resource utilisation.
At its stand 5C06 in Hall 5, ABB will offer visitors an immersive virtual reality experience of a cold rolling mill. The demonstration will show how automation, electrification, digital and measurement technologies can work together across aluminium production processes.
Aluminium producers are facing rising demand while also seeking to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing. The increasing use of secondary aluminium is creating opportunities to lower emissions, while accurate process control remains important for maintaining product quality and production efficiency.
ABB will highlight its AL-EMS electromagnetic stirring technology, supported by metallurgical expertise from more than 430 furnace installations worldwide. The non-contact technology is designed to provide efficient and repeatable furnace operation. ABB says the technology can deliver up to 25% higher productivity, up to 15% lower dross generation and up to 10% lower energy consumption.
The company will also present measurement technologies for flatness, strip tension and thickness across rolling operations. ABB’s Stressometer® Low-Force System is designed for flatness measurement in ultra-thin strip and foil applications. It measures very low forces to support accurate flatness control, process stability and improved yield.
ABB’s strip tension measurement technology will also be demonstrated. Accurate tension measurement helps maintain stable rolling conditions, consistent strip quality and production uptime. Combined with flatness measurement, the technology provides process data that can be used to optimise rolling performance.
Another product on display will be the Millmate Thickness Gauge (MTG) Box Gauge, designed for aluminium thickness measurement during the final stages of hot rolling and during cold rolling. The system is intended for aluminium strip below 8 millimetres and uses pulsed eddy current technology to provide alloy-independent, radiation-free, single-side measurement.
“Reliable flatness, tension and thickness measurement and control gives producers the information they need to maintain the right tolerances, reduce waste and improve performance,” said Marko Sydanlammi, Global Portfolio Manager, Force Measurement at ABB’s Measurement & Analytics division. “Combined with ABB’s wider automation, electrification, digitalization and process expertise, this helps producers improve process control and optimize performance from furnace to final product.” Visitors can meet ABB’s aluminium technology specialists at ALUMINIUM 2026 at Messe Düsseldorf from October 6 to 8.
ABB is a global technology company focused on electrification and automation. With more than 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide, the company provides technologies for industrial and other applications. ABB’s Automation business employs around 26,000 people and serves process, hybrid and maritime industries.
