- Comau Hairpin Stator solutions assist automotive manufacturers in reducing costs and improving performance through its standardized modular lean design ensuring high efficiency, flexibility and accuracy
- With 27 years in China, the self-developed solution was launched worldwide from China and exemplifies Comau’s expertise in developing core intelligent manufacturing technologies to drive automation forward
- Leveraging over 50 years of experience at a global level in Automotive, Comau solutions cover the complete E-mobility value chain and are based on automation and digitalization, empowering global NEV and green manufacturing
Shanghai, July 17, 2024 – At Comau China’s Tech Day and the 2024 ATC New Energy EIC Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Week, Comau unveiled its latest innovative automation solutions for the automotive manufacturing field. Under the theme “Power of Automation”, Comau focused on new energy power batteries, digitalized E-Drive factory development, and intelligent assembly, with the launch of its new Comau Hairpin Stator solutions for e-motors. Alongside these new solutions, Comau’s technical experts showcased a range of cutting-edge automated and digital equipment solutions, including the customized wearable MATE exoskeleton and the non-powered lower back exoskeleton MATE-XB, which highlight Comau’s commitment to human-centric intelligent manufacturing.
Since entering the E-Drive assembly business in 2016, Comau has continually focused on developing core, high-end equipment to address challenging technical issues. The newly self-developed Hairpin Stator Solutions exemplify Comau’s deep understanding and proactive response to automotive industry trends.
Integrating high-precision automation modules, the solution ensures superior product quality. Its standardized and modular design also facilitates the production of diverse hairpin stator products, making it easy for customers to switch and upgrade their stator designs. This flexibility empowers OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to swiftly adjust production according to market demand and accelerate time-to-market for their products.
“Comau’s latest Hairpin Stator solutions allow easy reconfiguration through their standardized and modular lean design, displaying high efficiency, flexibility, and accuracy. By ensuring stable equipment performance, they help automotive manufacturers reduce costs, improve product quality and enhance competitiveness. The solution thus empowers the intelligent manufacturing of E-Drive systems for NEVs (New Energy Vehicles), which in turn drives the automotive industry’s electrification transformation”.
Suo Lei, Head of Comau Technology China
China’s production of NEVs is steadily increasing, with rapid global market expansion. The State Council’s development plan for NEVs indicates that China’s competitiveness will significantly improve through advancements in intelligent manufacturing and core technologies. With 27 years in China, Comau is leveraging its innovation and digital centers in Shanghai to provide tailored technologies and services to address local trends and needs. The company has already delivered over 140 high-performance automated production lines in China and 85 globally for NEVs, totaling more than 300 lines. Covering the complete E-Mobility manufacturing value chain, Comau’s enhanced technologies support the global NEV industry’s shift towards electrification and speed the adaptation to fast-changing market demands.
Comau’s solutions cover the entire E-mobility value chain, helping shape advanced manufacturing. To this end, the company is leveraging its pioneering competencies in electrification and a 360° understanding of automotive manufacturing to help speed technology advances in the production, deployment, use and disposal of next-generation batteries. This includes automated production systems for battery cells, modules and complete packs from prototype all the way to industrialization.
“Comau has consistently pursued self-innovation, and developed high-end technologies and customized system solutions to navigate the industry’s evolving challenges and meet diverse customer needs. We also leverage our global network of innovation and digital centers to facilitate cross-border technological collaboration in the electric vehicle sector. Through these efforts, Comau has advanced the integration of automation and digital technologies into many industrial manufacturing sectors, thus enhancing the quality, efficiency and sustainability in the NEV sector and other manufacturing fields.”
Jeff Yuan, Comau APAC Countries Cluster Lead
With over 50 years of industrial automation experience, Comau integrates cutting-edge automation and digital technologies across manufacturing sectors, setting a benchmark in service-oriented manufacturing. By developing innovative and advanced solutions, Comau is driving intelligent manufacturing and facilitating the transition to E-Mobility in the NEV sector. Leveraging its innovation strengths, Comau empowers global customers, accelerates growth in the electric vehicle industry, and promotes the global shift in manufacturing towards intelligence and sustainability. The company is also committed to sustainability, doubling its efforts in product manufacturing, environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance, thus contributing to a better future of sustainable development.