ABB launches Grinding Connect cloud service for gearless mill drive operators
ABB launched its Grinding Connect cloud service on June 16 for mining companies using gearless mill drive systems. The platform aims to improve asset visibility, reduce unplanned downtime that can cost up to $500,000 per hour, and support remote expert maintenance planning. It uses secure cloud analytics, prescriptive recommendations from trend signals, anomaly and event detection, and incorporates cybersecurity practices aligned with IEC 62443, including penetration testing during verification.