Comau collaborates with additive manufacturing companies

Global industrial automation provider Comau recently agreed to collaborate with multiple companies at an international level to help address the need for affordable automation to drive advanced on-demand additive manufacturing applications. 

The collaborations are aimed at numerous sectors, from automotive, defense, and aerospace to energy, microfactories, molding and tooling, construction and beyond. 

By accelerating automation for advanced manufacturing everywhere, Comau said it will now be able to deliver on-demand, just-in-time production when and where it is needed, fully supporting reshoring initiatives and sustainable manufacturing models. 

This ability will subsequently allow manufacturers to optimize material usage, reduce waste, and enhance overall production efficiency in alignment with the market’s growing demand for sustainable, low-impact systems.

“Comau’s strategy of entering new market sectors to meet the increasing demand for advanced manufacturing technologies is being accelerated through a series of important collaborations with leading partners and customers across various industries,” said Giacomo Del Panta, Comau chief customer management officer. “This approach exemplifies our dedication to innovation and marks an important step in our broader journey toward global growth

3D printing, injection, extrusion, laser-based, and cold spray robotics integration

The first collaborations include:

• CEAD integrates Comau’s robot arm technology into its Flexbot system to help companies globally in revolutionizing their manufacturing processes by delivering large format thermoplastic composite 3D printing systems. The company offers both standard and custom configurations, seamlessly integrating subtractive manufacturing techniques. CEAD said it enables customers across industries to 3D print for large-scale applications, including entire boat hulls, and supports them in building microfactories that are strategically placed around the globe.
• KraussMaffei Group is a manufacturer of machines and systems for producing and processing plastics and rubber. Its portfolio includes systems for injection molding, extrusion, reaction process machinery, and additive manufacturing. With both standardized and customized product, process, digital, and service systems, KraussMaffei said it can deliver sustainable added value across the entire value chain of its customers.
• Prima Additive by Sodick designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial systems globally, meeting the evolving demands of key sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and energy. With a portfolio encompassing the two main laser-based additive manufacturing technologies as well as advanced laser system, Prima Additive said it drives innovation through strong, strategic partnerships. Comau and Prima Additive have joined forces to showcase the advantages of dual-layer laser cladding, having developed a high-speed, fully automated brake disc coating system.
• Titomic provides cold spray technology globally, enabling large scale additive manufacturing, coatings and repairs utilizing high-performance materials. Leveraging integrated cold spray systems, advanced software, and featuring Comau robotics, Titomic said it is bringing about new manufacturing capabilities for aerospace, defense, and beyond.