In modern aircraft production, precision is everything. Every hole and every fixing point must be precisely positioned to ensure safety and quality. As part of the DiCADeMA project (Digital Cabin Architectures and Design for Manufacturing) led by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), a novel, fully digitally networked process has been developed.

Through intelligent automation, this approach elevates aircraft cabin manufacturing to a new level. A key component in this process is an Ensenso 3D camera from IDS Imaging Development Systems, which ensures highly precise detection and alignment of drilling positions.

Digital process chain from design to production

The aim of the project is to establish a continuous digital thread from design to production. Changes to the cabin design, such as seat spacing and the associated new position of the luggage compartments, are recorded directly in the digital design data and automatically transferred to production planning. Simulations allow these variants to be validated before any physical component is manufactured. Once digital validation is complete, production can begin immediately.

To make this digital process tangible, an automated system for marking drilling positions was developed on a mock-up of an aircraft frame structure. Several networked systems work together in this setup: An autonomous mobile robot (AMR) approaches the frame and positions itself near the target area. Mounted on the AMR is a lightweight robot that moves the marking unit, including the 3D camera, into the acquisition position. At this point, the Ensenso camera takes over the fine alignment. An integrated Manufacturing Execution System (MES) controls all sub-processes.

The role of the 3D camera

The camera used, an Ensenso N36, captures the environment as a three-dimensional point cloud and matches it against the CAD data of the aircraft frame. In this way, even the smallest deviations between the target model and the actual geometry can be detected. The system uses this data to calculate precise correction values, which are transmitted to the higher-level MES.

Communication takes place via a standardised OPC UA interface, ensuring reliable and secure data exchange between the camera, the robot and the control system. The MES translates the acquired data into concrete control commands for the robot, which then performs the marking of the drilling position.

The autonomous robot achieves a positioning accuracy of around five millimetres. This allows the camera to reach the acquisition position without risk of collision.

The Ensenso camera becomes a key link between digital design and real-world manufacturing: It recognises local geometries, in this case several rivets and the surface on which they are set and compares the captured point clouds with the reference data from the CAD. This comparison is made possible, among other things, by hand–eye calibration and an iterative minimisation process. The result is a transformation matrix that precisely describes the correction required for the drilling position. By applying this correction value, the drilling position can be set precisely.

An operator follows the vehicle and drills the hole immediately afterwards at the marked spot. This process is repeated for each installation point, while robots and humans can work safely in close proximity to one another.

For this application in aircraft manufacturing, a compact camera with a very short working distance is required in order to keep the path from the acquisition position to the drilling position as short as possible. This helps to maintain high accuracy and avoids excessive robot movements. The Ensenso N36 meets these requirements. The Ensenso N series has been specially developed for use in demanding environmental conditions.

Thanks to its compact design, the camera can be installed in a space-saving manner, either in a fixed position or mounted on a robot arm. This makes it equally suitable for 3D capture of both moving and stationary objects. The integrated projector ensures high-contrast texture even under challenging lighting conditions: It projects additional structures onto the object surface using a pattern mask with a random dot pattern, thereby supplementing missing or weak features. All cameras are pre-calibrated at the factory and can therefore be put into operation quickly and easily.

Benefits for manufacturing

The digital process offers the DLR several advantages. Camera-based alignment significantly increases precision and repeatability. At the same time, continuous data acquisition enables complete documentation and traceability of all process steps. Assembly personnel are relieved, as the robot takes over the time-consuming task of position determination, allowing skilled workers to focus on the actual assembly operation. In addition, production times are significantly reduced, as manual measurements or readjustments are no longer necessary.

The demonstration on the mock-up clearly illustrates the potential that lies in combining the digital process chain, robotics and 3D image processing. In further project steps, the accuracy of the system and the performance of the evaluation algorithms will be examined in greater detail. This will involve not only the camera itself, but also the optimisation of the mathematical methods used to align nominal and actual point clouds.

What is currently being tested in aircraft manufacturing may also be applied in other industries in the future. The system impressively demonstrates how optical sensor technology and intelligent software are paving the way for a new era in manufacturing: networked, efficient and precisely on target.

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The demand for ever more powerful machines and increasing regulatory requirements, such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), are fundamentally changing the rules in the packaging industry. OEMs are under growing pressure to design packaging that is as small, material-efficient, and sustainable as possible – while maximising space utilisation and flexibility.

What appears to be purely a packaging issue has far-reaching implications for mechanical engineering: such profound changes in packaging require new machine designs. This presents an opportunity to make machines even more compact, flexible, and energy-efficient while ensuring the highest level of precision.

High-performance packaging machines

As a specialist in drive and automation technology, Lenze offers application-specific motion control solutions for the packaging machines of tomorrow. At Interpack 2026, Lenze will show how the combination of in-depth application expertise and powerful servo and drive technology enables precise, energy-efficient, and cost-effective solutions for every machine architecture – from sensorless control to drive solutions for the highest cycle rates.

Open interfaces, integrated safety, and end-to-end engineering also shorten development times, increase system availability, and ensure the flexibility that modern packaging machines demand.

Cost and energy efficiency

With its IE5/IE6 drive system, Lenze offers a decentralised solution with servo-like performance. In combination with the Lenze i650 motec frequency inverter, the Motor Drive System achieves IE5/IE6 energy efficiency classes and supports machine optimisation through sensorless positioning and integrated regenerative capability – helping OEMs process sustainable packaging materials more effectively.

Visitors will also experience how machine architecture can be adapted flexibly and how high dynamics, precise motion, and reduced hardware effort can be optimally combined for modern packaging machines with demanding motion profiles.

Inline robotics without cycle interruptions

Another highlight at the booth is a delta robot demonstrating highly precise pick-and-place processes on two rotating tables – without having to stop them. Through rotary tracking, products are picked up and placed synchronously, eliminating unnecessary cycle times and maximising efficiency.

This is made possible by Lenze’s “Feasible Application Software Toolbox.” Known as “Lenze FAST,” this modular software toolkit enables machines to be implemented faster, in a more structured way, and with significantly less programming effort. The Lenze FAST Robotics Template used in the delta robot significantly reduces engineering effort by parameterising robotics instead of programming them. Users benefit from short cycle times, increased line performance, and a scalable system solution that ensures the highest level of process reliability.

Easily realise modular packaging machines

A real eye-catcher at the booth is the Lenze Jonglator: The high-performance motion control system demonstrates how powerful servo inverters handle complex motion requirements while remaining more compact than purely mechanical motion solutions. Thanks to Lenze’s open architecture, modular machines can be planned and implemented much more easily.

Consistent functions and interfaces across controllers, HMIs, and I/Os enable seamless integration. This means motion, logic, and HMI functions are executed reliably and in parallel, even at high cycle rates and with increasing machine complexity.

Mpac tray former live at the booth

Under the motto “Motion enabled by Lenze,” Lenze demonstrates on a machine from customer Mpac how machine solution expertise creates real added value: the high-performance tray former processes up to 200 trays per minute and is therefore ideally designed for demanding production environments.

A rotary infeed concept replaces conventional pusher systems and ensures stable, continuous operation at high speeds. Reliable synchronisation and Lenze’s dynamic drive technology ensure this performance over the long term. As a result, Mpac’s tray erector is an ideal example of sophisticated packaging solutions and demonstrates how the complete Lenze portfolio delivers high speeds, precision, and consistent drive performance in demanding packaging processes.

Another advantage of the system is that it replaces conventional plastic trays with environmentally friendly cardboard containers. This supports the industry’s transition toward more sustainable, plastic-free packaging solutions.

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The announcement strengthens the long-standing relationship between the two companies and marks a significant step in CASI’s expansion into the European market.

The new agreement will see TM Robotics lead direct customer engagement across the UK and mainland Europe, providing in-region support and tailored automation solutions. Backed by over fifteen years of collaboration, the partnership is focused on bringing CASI’s warehouse automation systems to a wider customer base outside of North America.

“TM Robotics has the local market knowledge and technical expertise to help us better serve customers internationally,” explained Greg Judkins, chief executive officer at CASI. “While we continue to support our existing global installations remotely, this development allows us to offer face-to-face support to businesses we would otherwise struggle to reach.”

The move supports CASI’s strategic approach to international growth by leveraging TM Robotics’ well-established presence and industry network across Europe. The partnership will also increase accessibility to CASI’s complete range of turnkey automation systems – including conveyor technologies, box cutting equipment and intelligent sorting solutions – for customers across warehousing, distribution and logistics sectors.

TM Robotics is already widely recognised for its automation expertise through its exclusive distribution of Shibaura Machine’s SCARA industrial robots, as well as its injection moulding machines (IMMs) in the UK and Ireland. Its logistics range includes solutions such as the CASi-iBOD, which stands for intelligent Box Opening Device, designed to streamline box-opening processes in European warehousing.

The CASi-IBOD is an inline robotic system designed to automate box opening within existing conveyor setups. It uses real-time dimensional scanning and adjustable cutting paths to handle varying box sizes and product types without manual sorting. This approach improves consistency, reduces handling risks and supports higher throughput in warehouse and distribution environments.

“This expanded role with CASI reflects the strength of our existing relationship and shared focus on delivering effective automation solutions,” said Nigel Smith, CEO of TM Robotics. “By working closely with CASI’s team, we’re able to provide customers in the UK and Europe with local support and tailored services that meet the demands of modern warehousing.”

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“Cobots are growing significantly faster than traditional industrial robots, driven by demands from both small and midsized companies starting their automation journey as well as large enterprises,” said Andrea Cassoni, Head of Collaborative Robots at ABB Robotics. “These customers are seeking higher speeds and payloads, but also greater ease of use, and compact designs. Established manufacturers want to automate heavier, fast cycle applications, without the complexity and operational rigidity of traditional industrial robots. We are meeting these needs with the global launch of our high-speed PoWa cobot family – a name that symbolises its powerful, industrial-grade performance in a compact collaborative robot form.”

The new PoWa family addresses a long‑standing gap in the market between traditional cobots, that often lack the speed and payload required for industrial applications, and conventional industrial robots, which are designed for highly specialised, large-scale automation environments, going beyond the needs of many collaborative tasks.

PoWa extends ABB Robotics’ comprehensive cobot offer with industrial-grade performance including six different payload categories, from 7kg to 30kg, long reach and high arm load and a top speed of up to 5.8 m/s.

Purpose-built for compact environments and ideally suited for applications such as high-speed machine tending, palletising, screwdriving and arcwelding, PoWa enables manufacturers to automate heavier and faster processes, while maintaining the flexibility, ease of use and compact footprint of collaborative robotics.

PoWa cobots are exceptionally easy to use, through programmable buttons on the arm-side interface and no-code programming and are compatible with an extensive ecosystem of third-party accessories. PoWa can be unboxed and operational within an hour and enables seamless plug-and-play with a wide range of tools, blending industrial-grade connectivity and performance with collaborative robot flexibility.

Powered by the ABB OmniCore controller platform, the new PoWa cobots deliver best-in-class motion control, speed, and precision and can be integrated with ABB Robotics’ expanding suite of AI-powered software, including Robot Studio and Wizard Easy Programming, enabling intuitive programming, fast deployment and maximum uptime.

Ensuring collaborative robots can do more things, in more places, and do it faster, safer and smarter is part of ABB Robotics vision for more autonomous and versatile robotics. By developing a new generation of intelligent, flexible, adaptative and collaborative multi-skilled robots, ABB Robotics furthers robots’ ability to learn, understand and plan independently, giving them greater autonomy and versatility.

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Today’s factories often face a critical issue: product design, automation, and production systems operate in silos. This fragmentation leads to longer commissioning times, higher error risks, and limited flexibility. OMRON and Dassault Systèmes are breaking down these barriers by creating a seamless link between 3D design and simulation in the virtual world, and robots, sensors and production lines in the physical world.

The collaboration combines Dassault Systèmes’ 3D UNIV+RSES with OMRON’s Sysmac industrial automation platform, enabling manufacturers to design, simulate, validate and deploy production systems within a continuous virtual environment. At the core of the partnership is the Virtual Twin of Production Systems, which allows companies to test a new production line, validate robot behaviour, or optimise logistics flows – prior to building anything physically.

Thanks to this IT/OT convergence, manufacturers benefit from a digital continuum before deployment and during operations. Production lines are designed, simulated, and validated in a virtual environment augmented by Virtual Companions. Performance, safety, maintenance and other scenarios are tested to correct errors before real-world deployment. Once the physical line is installed, real-time data from sensors, controllers, and robots is fed back into the virtual twin. This enables comparison between real and simulated behaviour, fine-tuning, and predictive maintenance to reduce costs and risks.

“Manufacturing is entering a new era. With OMRON, we are building living production systems, AI-driven, self-improving, and software-defined, where the virtual and physical worlds are fused into one continuous loop of learning. Our industry world models transform complexity into intelligence, making factories not just automated, but autonomous. This is how we reinvent industrial systems, from reactive to predictive, from rigid to adaptive and define the next frontier of manufacturing,” said Pascal Daloz, CEO, Dassault Systèmes.

“Our partnership with Dassault Systèmes strengthens our ability to integrate the OT and IT worlds and provide customers with a holistic solution from simulated to fully implemented, intelligent production,” said Motohiro Yamanishi, Company President of the Industrial Automation Company (IAB), OMRON Corporation.

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At the same time, Delta ensures robust protection for customers across a wide range of industries, from machinery and food and beverage to logistics, with robust, industry-leading cybersecurity.

Michael Mayer-Rosa, Senior Director Industrial Automation Business Group EMEA, stated: “Delta’s industrial automation solutions have a proven track record of delivering measurable competitive advantage in fast moving, dynamic market sectors. They enable customers with the agility to adapt efficiently to shifting market demands, economic pressures, and emerging growth opportunities. At the same time, their advanced security features ensure operational continuity, safeguarding manufacturers and supply chain operations against an increasingly complex threat landscape.”

At Hannover Messe, Delta showcased real-world applications of its solutions, including:

Delta 3D ToF Smart Camera: Enables accurate 3D data acquisition and reliable object detection for industrial automation. Utilizing Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology, it captures high-speed 3D information at up to 60 fps, delivering precise depth and position data. Through point cloud processing, the system provides accurate object coordinates, enabling seamless integration with robotic arms for efficient and precise pick-and-place applications. A live demonstration with a SCARA robot at the exhibition will showcase how the solution enhances accuracy and efficiency in automated operations.

Delta Collaborative Robot Solutions: Delta will showcase collaborative robot applications that demonstrate flexible and efficient automation within connected production and material flow environments. Its advanced palletizing system, powered by the DC16 collaborative robot, delivers seamless end-of-line automation. With a 16 kg payload, extended reach, and high precision, the DC16 enables efficient handling of boxes and materials in palletising tasks Integrated with Delta’s ecosystem of components, including vacuum grippers and linear axes, the system forms a fully synchronized, plug-and-play setup that can be deployed quickly without complex programming. Built-in Reflex Safety, collaborative functionality, and a robust IP66 design ensure safe human-robot interaction and reliable operation in demanding industrial environments.

Delta Multi-Drive MX300 Series: Delta introduces its new Compact Multi-Drive MX300 Series, designed to deliver greater flexibility and space efficiency in modern production environments. Featuring a modular multi-axis architecture, the system allows users to configure drive setups according to specific application requirements. Its compact, parallel mounting design optimizes cabinet space, simplifies installation and commissioning, and enables easy system integration. By reducing complexity in wiring and system configuration, the MX300 Series helps streamline machine design and supports more efficient and scalable production operations.

Cyber Security: Delta’s comprehensive cybersecurity solutions have been designed specifically for industrial machinery manufacturers. Beyond ensuring EU CRA compliance and delivering products built with a “Security-by-Design” philosophy, three specialised services are offered to protect Delta’s customers’ machines and businesses: Cybersecurity Assessment, including vulnerability, fuzz, and penetration testing; Compliance Assessment, where customers are guided through Machinery Regulation, EU Cyber Resilience Act and IEC 62443 requirements; and Delta’s Security Concept Design service, where Delta works side by side with its customers to define the technical requirements that best fit their needs. Delta’s mission is simple; to help manufacturers build cyber-resilient machines, achieve regulatory confidence, and ensure operational continuity in today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Capable of handling up to 14 bundles of flour per minute across two production lines, the equivalent of between 56 and 168 individual bags of flour every minute, the new system is already playing a key role in supporting increased production volumes and future growth.

Designed to work alongside an existing Endoline palletiser dedicated to one of the site’s two production lines, the upgrade forms part of a broader automation strategy at the facility. The mill operates two filling lines producing both individual 1-2kg bags and larger 18kg shrink-wrapped bundles. The original system, installed five years ago, manages the individual bags from Line 1. This left Line 2’s individual bags, together with the bundles from both lines, requiring a more flexible palletising solution.

Engineered to accommodate both product formats, the system also incorporates the automatic handling and placement of wax paper interlayer sheets. Bundles are conveyed from both lines at speeds of up to 14 per minute per line, equating to a combined throughput of up to 28 bundles per minute. In addition, individual 1-2kg bags from Line 2 are presented at rates of up to 70 bags per minute.

Driving flexibility to support business growth

The replacement project was driven by the need to overcome limitations within the previous palletising operation, which lacked the flexibility to efficiently handle varying bundle sizes and evolving product formats. As the mill expanded its product range and customer requirements for bundle sizes became more diverse, a more adaptable solution was required to support continued growth.

Combining advanced palletising technology with a fully engineered conveyor network, the system enables both bundled flour products and individual packs to flow seamlessly from packing through to pallet build. By automating what were previously labour-intensive and physically demanding tasks, the flour mill has improved operational efficiency, consistency and working conditions across the site.

Integrated palletising and conveyor system

At the heart of the system is a palletising solution capable of managing product streams from the two filling lines. Bundles and individual packs are transferred via a series of accumulation and transfer conveyors, designed to buffer product flow and maintain a continuous feed into the palletising area without disrupting upstream packing operations.

Operating across the two bundling lines, the palletising system can handle up to 14 bundles per minute per line, delivering high-volume throughput while maintaining precise pallet builds and load stability ready for downstream handling and distribution.

While the palletiser can manage the simultaneous pick-up of bundled products from both lines, it requires a straightforward re-tooling process when switching to palletising individual packs of flour, which are fed down the middle conveyor. This quick-change capability allows the mill to move efficiently between product formats in line with production schedules and changing customer requirements.

To minimise downtime during product changeovers, the tooling transition is carried out automatically via the system HMI. The robot docks its current end-of-arm tool, releases it and automatically connects to the alternative tool, ensuring rapid and controlled transitions between bundle and individual pack handling.

Replacing legacy systems with adaptable automation

“Our customer needed a solution that could replace their existing palletising system with something far more adaptable and capable of supporting long-term growth,” comments Suraj Patel, UK Sales Manager, Endoline Robotics. “By integrating high-speed palletising with a tailored conveyor layout, we’ve delivered a flexible operation that can handle different product formats, varying bundle sizes and increasing volumes.”

While enabling the site to move away from manual-intensive tasks, flexibility has been a central design principle throughout the installation. The modular conveyor layout allows for future expansion and capacity increases, while the palletising system can be easily adapted to accommodate new pack sizes, bundle formats and pallet configurations as the business continues to evolve.

“Modern food manufacturers need automation that delivers both performance and adaptability,” Suraj adds. “This project shows how replacing legacy systems with flexible technology can improve efficiency today while providing the capacity to grow tomorrow.”

Building on a long-term partnership

Although the latest installation represents a major upgrade, it builds on an established partnership between the flour milling business and Endoline. In 2020, Endoline delivered a robotic palletising system at the company’s UK-based mill to support a sharp increase in retail demand during the pandemic, enabling production of more than 167,000 bags of flour per week and improving pallet quality and operational continuity.

That earlier project helped shape the company’s wider automation strategy and demonstrated the long-term benefits of palletising technology within the milling environment. With a long-established milling heritage, the business continues to invest in modern manufacturing solutions to remain competitive in a rapidly changing food production landscape.

The palletising and conveyor upgrade reflects this industry trend, providing the flour mill with a future-proof solution that supports current operations while enabling continued growth.

Teradyne Robotics brands Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) play a central role in the partnership. Flex manufactures key components for UR while deploying its collaborative industrial robots (cobots) and MiR autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in Flex production environments. The combination of manufacturing and real-world deployment provides continuous operational feedback, validating robotics technologies at scale and enabling faster replication of successful automation workflows.

“For more than 20 years, Flex and Teradyne have partnered to deliver semiconductor equipment at global scale,” said Dennis Kirkpatrick, President of Lifestyle, Consumer Devices, and Core Industrial, Flex. “Expanding our relationship into robotics and intelligent automation builds on a strong foundation, combining Teradyne Robotics’ industry-leading technologies with Flex’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, global footprint and execution expertise.”

Flex supports Teradyne with advanced manufacturing, systems integration and global supply chain execution for semiconductor test platforms used across electronics and semiconductor production environments. Extending the partnership into manufacturing automation solutions reflects a natural evolution, leveraging shared expertise to address rising complexity, scale requirements, and the need for greater flexibility across modern production operations.

“Working closely with Teradyne Robotics as an automation partner allows us to scale intelligent automation while supporting increasingly complex manufacturing environments for customers in electronics, industrial equipment, data center infrastructure and other critical sectors,” said Rodrigo DallOglio, President of Operational Excellence & Transformation, Flex.

Teradyne Robotics and Flex deliver next-generation intelligent automation applications that incorporate physical AI technologies designed to enable more adaptive, flexible solutions within increasingly complex production environments.

“Flex’s experience in manufacturing complex products across industries, combined with its global scale and resilient supply chain, makes it an ideal partner for advancing intelligent automation,” said Jean-Pierre Hathout, President of the Teradyne Robotics Group. “Together, we’re accelerating the adoption of robotics technologies that improve productivity, flexibility and operational resilience across manufacturing environments worldwide.”

As part of its ongoing work to advance next generation automation, Teradyne Robotics is integrating emerging physical AI technologies into its collaborative industrial robots and AMRs to help manufacturers address growing operational complexity. By combining these capabilities with Flex’s manufacturing expertise and real-world deployment environments, the two companies are accelerating the validation and scaling of more adaptive, intelligent automation solutions that can respond to dynamic production needs and improve consistency, throughput, and efficiency across applications and global facilities.

Founded in London in 2019 with just four members of staff, Recycleye has grown to become the European leader in AI/robotic waste picking technology, helping to revolutionise the waste sector by automating the detection and sorting of mixed recyclables. As a strategic partner, FANUC has been instrumental to the company’s rapid success by helping to derisk Recycleye’s offering to the market. In 2024, the relationship was officially recognised when Recycleye won a FANUC Global Partner Award for Innovation.

The announcement that San Diego-based CP Group has acquired a majority stake in Recycleye significantly expands CP Group’s AI-driven sorting capabilities while further enabling MRF operators to increase recovery, improve purity and generate valuable operational data.

“The combined organisation accelerates AI-enabled sorting and plant control across the full MRF, delivering the performance and purity levels that define the next generation of material recovery,” said Terry Schneider, CP Group CEO. “The applications for AI-based capabilities are significant in MRF systems, and the Recycleye team will enable us to bring powerful new capabilities to the industry in the months ahead.”

Recycleye’s offering combines FANUC’s 6-axis LR Mate robots and iRPickTool visual line tracking technology with its own AI-driven vision system. The Recycleye Robotics solution increases sorting accuracy by up to 12% and improves line output by up to 10%, helping waste operators to boost their bottom line and providing a solution to ongoing labour shortages in the waste management industry. FANUC has supported Recycleye through a commercial and technical partnership since its early days as a startup through to its position today as part of the internationally renowned CP Group.

“This announcement represents a major milestone in Recycleye’s journey, and we are proud to have supported them in creating a product that fits the needs of European and US markets,” said Oliver Selby, Head of Sales for FANUC UK. “Recycleye was our first experience of working with a VC-funded startup. Since then, we have gone on to form strong technical partnerships with a number of venture capital firms, helping both ourselves and those VCs to reduce risk, whilst supporting new entrants into the market. We look forward to seeing what this next chapter will bring for Recycleye, and for the wider recycling sector.”

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Among the technologies on display is SmartReach Comau, a machining centre developed to address the processing requirements of large, lightweight structural components. It is suitable not only for advanced applications but also for traditional heavy industry processes, where high levels of robustness, reliability, and operational continuity are essential.

The solution combines high flexibility with consistent rigidity and precision; thanks to its modular and dynamic architecture, SmartReach Comau enhances productivity and scalability across automotive, aerospace, energy, and other industrial sectors. The system also features a sustainability-oriented design, helping to reduce energy consumption as well as environmental and safety risks for operators.

Logistics automation represents another strategic area for Comau, further strengthened by the acquisition of Automha, a company specialised in warehouse and intralogistics solutions. This move expands Comau’s presence in the rapidly growing storage and logistics market.

Also featured at the stand is MyCo, Comau’s family of collaborative robots. With built-in collaborative safety features and ergonomic benefits, MyCo enables operators to work side by side with robots, improving workplace well-being, optimizing production space, and enhancing operational safety. The offering is complemented by wearable exoskeletons from the MATE family.

In particular, visitors will have the opportunity to try MATE-XT GO, recently launched as the latest evolution of the platform: a fully mechanical exoskeleton, requiring no batteries or motors, designed to reduce shoulder muscle strain during overhead tasks by providing physical support in repetitive or static operations. MATE-XB, on the other hand, is a passive exoskeleton that helps reduce lower-back fatigue during material handling activities, supporting operators in various static postures or repetitive lifting tasks.

“MACH represents an important opportunity for Comau to engage with the UK manufacturing industry and demonstrate how automation can strengthen business competitiveness, especially in complex, dynamic, and unstructured production environments,” said John Coombes, Managing Director of Comau UK. “The technologies we are presenting reflect our commitment to developing flexible, scalable, and sustainable solutions capable of operating effectively even in complex, dynamic, and unstructured environments, helping companies improve productivity, safety, and process quality.”

Comau’s participation in MACH confirms its active role in the United Kingdom, where the company has a well-established presence and is committed to closely supporting the evolution of the local industrial landscape. Through continuous collaboration with its customers, Comau contributes to the development of advanced projects, particularly in the automotive sector as well as in several other strategic industries, further strengthening its position in the UK market.

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