When the Geely Group needed to ramp-up production of its high-quality electric drive components, Comau was tasked with developing and deploying a new e-drive assembly line that would guarantee high-speed, end-to-end production of the electric motor, gearbox and inverter at its Geely Vremt plant. Comau provided Geely with a powerful process solution using multiple robots […]
Comau debuts its new S-Family of small yet powerful robots at Automate 2024, North America’s leading automation show. The first two high-speed robots, with payloads of 13 kg and up to 18 kg, are expressly indicated for assembly, arc welding and handling applications where accuracy, repeatability and speed are non-negotiable. Characterised by their exacting performance […]
At a virtual product keynote hosted today, Comau was unveiled as the first industry partner of Intrinsic, which is on a mission to make industrial robotics accessible and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. On stage, Pietro Gorlier, Comau’s CEO, demonstrated how the company has recently used Intrinsic’s new Flowstate developer product and […]
Comau is designing a powerful mobile robotics platform as part of an open, highly collaborative production environment, in the context of three different European projects. The integrated solution, which leverages Comau’s proven expertise in IoT-enabled technologies and collaborative robotics, is a natural evolution of the company’s automated workflow optimization systems. Modular, scalable and completely re-configurable, […]
Comau was named a GM Supplier of the Year winner in General Motors’ 29th annual Supplier of the Year awards. GM recognised 122 of its best suppliers from 16 countries for performance in the 2020 calendar year. The annual awards highlight global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements, in turn providing GM customers […]
Comau has successfully released its Next Generation Programming Platform, a protocol that implements the Uniform Robotics Data Interface (URDI) communications standard to simplify robot programming. This implementation facilitates the complete integration of Comau’s robot family with the Siemens Simatic Robot Library, significantly reducing complexity within machine automation. Now, operators in any industry sector can easily […]
Comau will exhibit a vast portfolio of smart manufacturing solutions at the Automatica Sprint digital trade event, held online from 22-24 June. Inside the digital space, attendees can experience the company’s unique HUMANufacturing approach to Industry 4.0 together with the products and technologies that enable it. These include exciting products such as the new Racer-5 […]
With the objective of strengthening the use of wearable robotics to facilitate human-machine collaboration, Comau and IUVO have partnered with Heidelberg University, one of Europe’s leading research institutions. The joint project aims to further quantify the degree to which the MATE-XT exoskeleton can reduce physical stress during strenuous tasks involving repetitive shoulder flexion movements within […]
Comau UK has been selected by the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) to develop and deploy a semi-automated battery module and battery pack assembly line for the publicly-funded ‘open access’ battery production development facility. The Module and Pack assembly line is the first of UKBIC’s innovative battery manufacturing equipment to have been installed, commissioned and […]
AI helps more companies access robotics
igus has improved its RBTX.co.uk platform with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot. This interactive consultant is designed to help companies with limited experience and technical knowledge of robotics to quickly and safely assemble low-cost automation solutions that will boost their competitiveness. Many companies know that automation offers enormous potential to meet the challenges of a […]
Overcoming the reluctance to automate
Technological advancements in robotics are reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace and the adoption of automation has become a critical step for business success. Despite this, a substantial number of companies are hesitating to integrate automation into their operations. The experts at igus explore the reasons for this hesitation, and the solutions. Recent statistics reveal […]
Find the right drive cable in one click
Motion plastics specialist, igus, has released the latest version of its popular readycable finder, an online tool that makes selecting the right drive cable much easier. Users can find the right cable for their application at the best price with just one click. The integrated chainflex service life calculator also shows the guaranteed life of […]
RARUK Automation announces new partnerships
RARUK Automation, known for supplying the Universal Robots range of collaborative robot arms and other innovative automation solutions, has announced new partnerships with SICK and Inbolt. These new partnerships will allow RARUK Automation to unlock new collaborative robot applications for UK manufacturing businesses. The End-of-Arm-Safeguard (EOAS) from SICK creates a protective field around the robot’s […]
Delta showcases D-Bot collaborative robot
Delta announces its participation in MECSPE 2025 where it will highlight its D-Bot – a powerful and versatile cobot designed to enhance smart manufacturing processes with precision, safety, and efficiency. The D-Bot has been recognised with two prestigious awards: the “Red Dot: Best of the Best” Design Award 2024 and the 2025 German Design Award in […]
Cost-effective initiator in closing the skills gap
According to a late 2024 survey by the National Association of Manufacturers, nearly 60 per cent of employers cited “attracting and retaining a quality workforce” as a primary business challenge. With businesses struggling to find and keep skilled workers, companies are turning to a specific piece of equipment to plug the gap. Here Tom Cash, […]
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Flexible, hygienic and process-safe gripper
Constructed in hygienic design, the new mGrip finger gripper from Schmalz fulfils the highest cleanliness standards. Thanks to its unique geometry, it picks up delicate products such as vegetables or baked goods precisely and gently. This enables food manufacturers to automate their handling tasks with process reliability. Sensitive surfaces, sometimes soft and sometimes fragile, rather […]
SCARA robot withstands cleaning procedures
With attributes that include an ISO Class 5 cleanroom rating, IP65 protection rating, food-grade lubricant and anti-rust bolts, the new FANUC SR-12iA/C is the perfect solution for food plants and cleanrooms. In fact, any material handling, assembly, inspection or picking/packaging application that requires a cleaning procedure will benefit from this strong food-grade SCARA robot. Alongside […]
Discover the future of beverage palletising
Join Robotiq for a webinar on 20 February exploring how a wine manufacturer overcame manual palletising challenges with a 3-day deployment and 14-month ROI cobot palletising solution. Recognising that end-of-line palletising can be a bottleneck in the wine industry, Raumland turned to Robotiq’s palletising solution to streamline its process. The webinar will highlight how Raumland reduced […]
Digital solutions reduce costs and optimise productivity
Comau showcased two new digital enablers at 34.BI-MU, Italy’s leading exhibition for metal working, machine tools, robots, automation systems, digitalisation and more. Underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation in the field of industrial automation and robotics, visitors had the opportunity to see how Comau’s in.Grid digital platform and New Generation Robot Teach Pendant (TPX), with […]