The COnsorzio MAcchine Utensili
Formed in 1973 by several small Torino-based companies that were providing machinery to the Fiat Group. From the very beginning, Comau has accepted challenging projects that seemed impossible for others.
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1970
Comau began as the Consorzio Macchine Utensili.
It is the sum of experiences started back in 1973. From ‘Robogate’ the innovative industrial robotized system to the first hydraulic robot.
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1984 – 1993
We started a new era with the first FMS – Flexible Manufacturing Systems. Creation of high speed machining technologies and the first laser robot.
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1995 – 2005
We went global, expanding business in Europe, North America, South America and Asia.
Creation of Smartdrive Machining Centers, First Open Robogate framing systems.
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2006 – 2016
Driving innovation in Automation & Manufacturing with the breakthrough technologies like butterfly systems for chassis welding.
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2017 – 2022
We designed a new Electrification path to start our e-mobility journey in an ongoing race to the new digital world.
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2023 onwards
Advanced automation solutions and new initiatives for sustainability. With 50 years of strong heritage, we are ready to keep on building a bright future.
Learn more about Comau
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Sustainability
Comau’s ongoing push for innovation has naturally led it to adopt and create sustainable solutions and technologies, both for its own operations and those of its customers.
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Corporate Governance
Comau Group companies are strongly committed to conducting their activities in compliance, respecting the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
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Quality
Comau’s Quality Management System conforms to the latest international standards. Comau’s Quality Management System conforms to the latest international standards.