Comau, a prominent technology company, is making strides in the realm of advanced automation, catering to a diverse array of traditional and emerging sectors. Here are the key highlights:
Industry Growth: Automation is poised to drive substantial growth in sectors like logistics, renewable energy, and shipbuilding. Forecasts suggest a robust double-digit expansion over the next seven years.
Addressing Challenges: Automation is evolving to meet the demands of flexible and sustainable solutions required by dynamic and unstructured environments in emerging sectors. This necessitates software-driven approaches and the incorporation of collaborative robots.
Enhanced Accessibility: Comau aims to democratize advanced robotics through strategic partnerships, making these technologies more affordable and accessible across various industries. Collaborating with Intrinsic, Comau seeks to bridge the skills gap and simplify robot programming and implementation.
Founded over 50 years ago with roots in the automotive sector, Comau has evolved alongside the industrial automation landscape. While historically focused on automotive lines, the company has witnessed a surge in automation demand across sectors such as warehousing, logistics, renewable energy, shipbuilding, and construction, especially accelerated by recent events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Challenges in these sectors include the need for highly flexible automation solutions, skilled labor shortages, and constraints on available space. Comau recognizes the shift towards software-driven automation, emphasizing sustainability and affordability in response to evolving industry needs.
Future robotics solutions are expected to play a pivotal role in advancing energy production, such as the automation of hydrogen manufacturing and solar panel installation. Additionally, collaborative robots (cobots) are emerging as viable solutions for tasks requiring small footprints and adaptability alongside human workers.
In addressing the complexities of dynamic environments, Comau emphasizes perception and sensor-based robotics supported by artificial intelligence (AI). These technologies enable the maintenance of performance in highly variable processes while mitigating risks and optimizing operational costs.
Looking ahead, Comau envisions the next generation of mobile robots catering to diverse industries, delivering performance and adaptability under challenging conditions. Emphasizing the importance of software-driven solutions, Comau collaborates with Intrinsic, an Alphabet company, to develop accessible automation software, aiming to empower companies of all sizes and industries.
About Comau: Comau, a member of Stellantis, specializes in delivering advanced industrial automation products and systems worldwide. With a diverse portfolio spanning vehicle manufacturing, industrial robots, collaborative robotics, autonomous logistics, and digital services, Comau aims to enhance quality, productivity, and efficiency for manufacturers across industries. Headquartered in Turin, Italy, Comau operates globally with innovation centers, digital hubs, and manufacturing plants, supported by a network of distributors and partners. Through its Academy, Comau is committed to fostering technical and managerial knowledge essential for navigating the challenges and opportunities of Industry 4.0.
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