Comau constructs an on-site clean room for global-scale cell production innovations
Comau Unveils State-of-the-Art Dry Room Laboratory for Next-Generation Battery Manufacturing
Italian automation solutions provider, Comau, has unveiled a new dry room laboratory in Grugliasco, Italy. This cutting-edge facility is designed to develop, test, and validate advanced cell manufacturing equipment for lithium-ion and next-generation battery technologies, such as lithium metal and solid-state batteries [1].
The laboratory is equipped with three proto-test spots featuring dew points of -40°C and -50°C, ideal for sensitive battery production stages. It supports testing new machinery targeting next-generation battery cells, advancing beyond traditional lithium-ion to solid-state and post-lithium technologies.
The facility strengthens Comau’s capabilities and presence in the electrification sector, expanding its end-to-end battery solutions portfolio. It is accessible not only to Comau’s own Global Competence Center engineers but also to external partners such as customers, universities, and associations, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Advanced robotics like Comau’s Racer 5 Sensitive Environments robot are employed in the laboratory to handle delicate manufacturing steps under strict environmental controls [1].
Pietro Gorlier, Chief Executive Officer at Comau, comments, "This strategic investment in our dry room laboratory underscores our commitment to advancing industrial innovation and reinforcing our presence and investments in Italy."
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.
Recently, Comau launched a new full line of Cobots, AMRs, and welding technologies, and continues to invest in research and development across all strategic sectors, including e-Mobility. The company is optimizing ongoing cell assembly developments, including notching (laser and mechanical) and stacking technologies.
This dry room laboratory represents a significant step in Comau's mission to facilitate and accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative battery manufacturing processes, ensuring high quality, safety, and performance of cutting-edge battery technologies.
[1] Comau Press Release, "Comau unveils new dry room laboratory for next-generation battery manufacturing," 2021. Available at: https://www.comau.com/en/news/comau-unveils-new-dry-room-laboratory-for-next-generation-battery-manufacturing
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The new dry room laboratory by Comau is specifically designed to develop and validate advanced manufacturing equipment not only for current lithium-ion batteries but also for next-generation technologies like lithium metal and solid-state batteries, which fall under the industries of energy and technology. Furthermore, the laboratory, equipped with sensitive technology such as Comau's Racer 5 Sensitive Environments robot, is focusing on testing machinery that targets the development of innovative battery cells, expanding beyond traditional solutions like lithium-ion batteries.
