ABB Robotics introduced the IRB 6700 robot family, its seventh generation of large industrial robots. The new IRB 6700 is available in payloads from 150 to 300 kg, reaches from 2.6 to 3.2 meters, and is designed for spot welding, material handling, and machine tending. In addition to enhanced speed, payload, and accuracy, the power consumption has been lowered by 15%, the total cost of ownership has been reduced by up to 20%, and maintenance has been optimized, doubling the time between service intervals.