From December 15 to 17, 2025, the “Accelerating Smart Manufacturing, Opening a New Journey” ABB Low Voltage Electrical Industry High-End Manufacturing Forum was successfully held in Yangzhong, Jiangsu. Organized by ABB, the event focused on new quality productive forces, high-end manufacturing, and the digital-green transformation aligned with China’s “15th Five-Year Plan.”

The forum gathered over 200 panel manufacturers, industry experts, and customers nationwide to explore new opportunities in intelligent upgrading and sustainable development of the low-voltage electrical industry.

Focus On Digitalization And Green Manufacturing

Through keynote sessions, industry sub-forums, product launches, and technical seminars, ABB showcased its latest innovations in smart power and smart building technologies.

Massimiliano Cifalitti stated that ABB has worked closely with China’s electrification industry for decades. The company remains committed to delivering safe, intelligent, and sustainable electrification solutions to support energy transition and reduce carbon emissions.

He emphasized that ABB will continue leveraging local innovation to accelerate China’s low-carbon development goals.

Key Growth Drivers: Data Centers And Energy Transition

ABB highlighted three major growth opportunities driving electrification demand:

• Rapid expansion of data centers
• Accelerating energy transition
• Industrial digital transformation

The company will continue focusing on these sectors with advanced technologies and integrated solutions.

Strengthening Local Partnerships

Cao Yang noted that digitalization and green transformation are creating new market opportunities. ABB is committed to providing efficient product solutions and reliable services to panel builders, helping improve manufacturing efficiency and delivery performance.

During the event, ABB signed agreements with five Value Provider Partners (VPPs), further strengthening its digital ecosystem collaboration.

Innovation Highlights: Emax 3 Breaker

A key highlight was the new generation SACE Emax 3 air circuit breaker. It is the world’s first IEC 62443 SL2-certified air circuit breaker, designed for high-demand applications such as data centers and advanced manufacturing.

The device integrates power sensors and real-time analytics, enabling predictive maintenance, improved system stability, and enhanced cybersecurity. It helps address increasing power challenges driven by AI and data center expansion.

Smart Building Portfolio Expansion

In smart building solutions, ABB introduced multiple innovations:

• S200C compact miniature circuit breaker saves up to 50% installation space
• OVR Pro surge protection device ensures compact, high-reliability safety
• DYS thyristor switching system enables fast, surge-free switching for power stability
• iWise smart management platform integrates IoT, big data, and AI for full lifecycle energy and carbon management

Together, these solutions support safe, efficient, and sustainable building operations aligned with China’s dual-carbon strategy.

Conclusion

The forum concluded with strong engagement between ABB experts, customers, and industry partners. Participants gained deeper insights into industry trends and technology pathways, reinforcing confidence in accelerating electrification and building a low-carbon future.

Through continuous innovation, ABB aims to strengthen industrial collaboration, drive ecosystem development, and build a smarter and more sustainable electrical industry.