Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 74.01
Innovation is a recurring theme that accompanies almost every activity within Comau – from products to systems and from training to customer relations – and extends to spearheading a new era of automation that is open, connected, and easy to understand and use. Aided by the winning combination of advanced technological know-how and long-term experience, Comau innovation is driving the development of new products, cutting-edge technologies and a powerful concept of the factory that optimizes human and machine-driven automation. We call this HUMANufacturing.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 56.22
Comau announced late last month that it has developed a new mobile manipulation system that is being used for three European projects involving warehouse and manufacturing tasks. The Southfield, Mich.-based company has installed its Racer-5 COBOT on to its Agile 1500 autonomous guided vehicle. Each of the robots have their own batteries and can be independently controlled if needed. The company noted the system is designed “to handle individualized production within an Industry 4.0-enabled manufacturing environment.” Visual feedback for pick and place operations, as well as other tasks, is provided thanks to an integrated vision system, such as the novel…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 48.15
Comau and Seabery have joined forces to create an educational training program for students and workers that allows them to practice the skills needed to become proficient and certified robotic welders. The training was designed to help fulfill the global demand for expert welding professionals, the companies said. Successful completion of the course leads to the acquisition of Comau’s Robotics Welding License. Industry 4.0 automation is increasing the level of skills required by welding professionals, yet robotic welding training is seldom offered at traditional welding training institutions or vocational training centers, the companies argued. Furthermore, a standardized robotic welding training…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.94
Comau has unveiled its new six-axis articulated robot, the Racer-5SE. The Grugliasco, Italy-based company said the robot was designed for the pharmaceutical, health, beauty, food, and beverage electronic industries. The robot features a protective water, heat, and grease-resistant coating, and has IP67 certification, as well as high-grade ISO 5 Cleanroom classification (ISO 14644-1). It also has protection from chemical agents, according to Comau. Further benefits of the dedicated robot include reduced operator risk when working with potentially harmful chemicals and substances, as well as increased productivity, traceability, and quality, the company claimed. Racer-5 SE addresses the specific need for speed,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.18
Comau LLC last week said that it has added the N-220-2.7 robot arm to its product portfolio. The Stellantis NV unit makes the robot with its fully automated production line in its Turin Innovation Center of Advanced Robotics in Italy. “This next-generation robot, which strengthens our product portfolio, generates clear customer advantages thanks to its innovative design and state-of-the-art advanced robotics technology,” stated Nicole Clement, chief marketing officer of Comau. “[It thus allows] us to better target new, high-growth industry segments beyond traditional manufacturing, with the aim of enhancing cost-effective automation for businesses of all sizes.” Comau provides industrial automation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.86
Industrial automation providers Rockwell Automation Inc. and Comau today announced today that they are collaborating on unified robot controls. The companies said their partnership will give manufacturers worldwide the tools to ease integration and deployment, as well as maximize efficiencies. “Industrial companies are looking for efficient ways to integrate robotics into their operations for process optimization and agility,” stated Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation. “Rockwell Automation’s collaboration with Comau will simplify programming and lifecycle management, accelerating time to value for our customers.” Comau said it has more than 45 years of experience in helping manufacturers of all…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 41.80
Comau SpA this week said it has built an automated welding system for Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., a joint venture between Daimler Trucks AG and Chinese truck manufacturer Foton Motor. It is supporting Foton Daimler's first localized heavy-duty truck for the Chinese market, the Actros, which is based on the Mercedes-Benz global platform and uses Daimler’s truck technology. “We are honored to have been selected by Foton Daimler to work on this milestone which paves the way to localizing its first heavy-duty truck. Daimler is a global leader in the automotive industry, not only because of its large volume…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.06
…product annually, according to NIST data. Southfield-based automotive supplier Comau is hosting students at three locations in Oakland County. Mark Bologna, head of manufacturing at Comau-NAFTA, said the increase in automation and digital factories has made it critical to have a highly skilled manufacturing workforce and Manufacturing Day introduces a new generation of potential employees to the company. “The opportunities in today’s manufacturing environment are exciting and varied, offering a wide variety of interesting challenges to people just entering the workforce,” Bologna said. “Manufacturing Day is a great opportunity for students looking at possible career choices to learn firsthand about…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.66
…technologies into the market. Examples include Universal Robots (Teradyne), KUKA, Rethink Robotics, ABB, Kawada Industries, Fanuc, Franka, Denso, and Comau. These findings are from ABI Research’s Industry Survey: Transformative Technology Adoption and Attitudes – Robotics report. This report is part of the company’s Robotics, Automation & Intelligent Systems research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.00
…human and stop it within milliseconds, said the company. Comau and Rockwell Automation Comau and Rockwell Automation Inc. have partnered to demonstrate unified robotic controls, which are in demand to integrate robotics into industrial operations. The expansion of robotic applications is rooted in Rockwell’s broader strategy to help companies save time and improve performance with unified robot control, ultimately providing long-term value for their business. Comau and Rockwell are selling the unified product to both companies’ customers. Engineers will now be able to program their entire machine in one environment, including Comau robot arms directly controlled through Rockwell Automation’s Logix-based…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.41
…to deployment. The company also announced a collaboration with Comau. Partners to exhibit at Automatica Both Siemens and Intrinsic will be exhibiting at the automatica 2023 trade fair from June 27 to 39 in Munich, Germany. Under the motto “Accelerate Transformation,” Siemens plans to show its latest technologies and specific use cases from the world of robotics, making them tangible for visitors in a test zone. On Tuesday, June 27, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. CET, White and Brehm will join the munich_i CEO roundtable titled “Software: Revolution for Automation and Robotics?” Siemens Digital Industries (DI) said it collaborates closely…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.13
…previously worked as a robotics business development manager for Comau and will represent MMI’s founders on the board. “We are thrilled to add further depth and experience to the MMI Board and look forward to working with our new board members to build the robotic microsurgical space,” said Andrew Cleeland, chairman of the board for MMI. “The MMI technology is one of the most significant transformational advancements in surgical robotics that we have seen,” said ElBardissi. “Having the world’s smallest wristed instruments opens up the field of ‘micro’ robotics to a completely new level of treatment spanning microsurgery for cancer,…