Comau, a global leader in industrial automation products and system solutions, has joined forces with EXECHON, an international company with patented technology for developing advanced parallel machine tool solutions, to design and build a brand-new Comau machining center. This center will provide machining solutions for lightweight frames and structural components in multiple industries, with a particular focus on the automotive, aerospace, and electrification sectors.
The machining market is constantly evolving: the application of lightweight components is expanding to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions; electrification is becoming increasingly important in the automotive industry; and the production complexity in the aerospace sector is constantly increasing. Developing innovative machining methods to process large, complex aluminum alloy parts is of pioneering significance. Comau and Excon have therefore entered into a strategic partnership, in which both parties will fully leverage their respective technological advantages to develop practical and cost-effective machining solutions for customers.
Luca Ferrero, Chief Operating Officer of Comau's Machining Division , and Karl Erik Neumann, Inventor and CEO of Excon's Parallel Machining Module.
Comau possesses globally recognized expertise in machining system integration and in-depth management of complex production lines, while Excon boasts innovative products in parallel machine tool development. The combination of these two companies further solidifies the foundation for collaborative projects. In today's rapidly changing market environment, customers typically have stringent requirements regarding product launch time, production line flexibility, and multi-variety product management, often necessitating customized turnkey projects to meet specific project requirements. The combined strengths of these two companies will create exceptional added value for customers. Excon will provide innovative machining modules, while Comau, leveraging its 45 years of experience in industrial automation and integration, ensures optimal machining solutions for every project.
“The implementation of this project is very important for Comau. By developing a new machining center for lightweight parts, Comau is able to provide 360 ° all-round services for the electrification business,” explained Luca Ferrero, Chief Operating Officer of Comau’s Machining Division . “With the machining capabilities for lightweight parts, combined with Comau’s body welding capabilities and battery assembly technology, we can now perform all the work in the entire value chain, such as providing customers with a full range of advanced solutions from battery casing machining to battery assembly.”
“This year has been remarkable, as Comau and Excon have worked together to rapidly transform from traditional automotive and aerospace sectors to electric lightweight design,” said CEO Karl Erik Neumann , inventor of Excon’s parallel machining module. “We have proven to the world that our XMini machining unit, combined with Comau’s technology and team, can create new manufacturing paradigms. We believe in the future, and we believe in the future we will create together with Comau.”
With decades of outstanding innovation and advanced technology, Comau Machining Systems represents consistently high machining accuracy, reliability, and flexible manufacturing processes, as well as the ability and experience to integrate large, complex production lines and projects. Comau offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including machining centers, auxiliary equipment for assembly and testing during machining, thermal spraying technology, and customized automation solutions.
