Construction of an in-house dry room by Comau for the creation of cell manufacturing solutions on a global scale
Comau Launches New Line of Robots and Battery Technologies
Comau, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots and automation solutions, has announced the launch of a new full line of Cobots, Automated Mobile Robots (AMRs), and welding technologies. This move marks a significant step forward in Comau's commitment to advancing industrial innovation.
Pietro Gorlier, the Chief Executive Officer at Comau, is spearheading this initiative. Under his leadership, Comau is optimizing ongoing cell assembly developments, including notching (laser and mechanical) and stacking technologies.
In a major development, Comau has built an in-house dry room to develop cell manufacturing solutions at an international level. This state-of-the-art facility allows for the experimentation with new battery cell formats and materials in a controlled, humidity-free environment. The dry room reflects Comau's ongoing commitment to advancing industrial innovation and reinforcing its presence and investments in Italy.
The dry room serves as a critical facility for developing and validating advanced lithium-ion and next-generation battery cell manufacturing technologies, including solid-state and lithium metal cells. This specialized environment, maintained at very low dew points (-40° and -50°), enables the company to safely handle moisture-sensitive materials essential for next-generation battery designs, accelerating the transition from laboratory research to commercial production.
The dry room significantly strengthens Comau's position in the electrification sector and battery value chain. It facilitates technological innovation and process optimization in current- and next-generation battery production, improving manufacturing efficiency, quality, and yield. The dry room also supports the development of advanced manufacturing processes for solid-state batteries and lithium-metal cells, which promise higher energy density, safety, and sustainability than conventional lithium-ion technologies.
Moreover, the dry room provides an open-access research platform for Comau engineers alongside customers, universities, and industry partners to collaboratively advance battery cell assembly, electrode manufacturing, and formation processes in a controlled environment.
Through these capabilities, the dry room enables Comau to deliver end-to-end battery manufacturing solutions that are essential for scaling battery production and accelerating electrification efforts across automotive and energy storage markets, thereby enhancing Comau’s strategic footprint in the global battery supply chain.
Comau's network of seven dedicated Innovation and Competence Centers strategically located in key markets such as Italy, France, China, India, and the United States, are integral to the company's ongoing commitment to advancing industrial automation technologies and supporting customers worldwide. The company continues to invest in research and development across all of its strategic sectors, including e-Mobility.
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- Comau's expansion in the battery value chain is reinforcing its position in the electrification sector and the finance industry, as the company continues to invest in research and development, specifically in e-Mobility and technology.
- The launch of Comau's new line of robots and battery technologies not only demonstrates its commitment to advancing industrial innovation but also positions the company as a key player in the energy sector, alongside its work in finance, business, and technology.
