Shanghai, February 25, 2025
Comau made a notable presentation at the 2nd Automotive Electrical & Electronics ASEAN Summit, held in Bangkok on February 20-21, as Southeast Asia accelerates its shift to electrification within the automotive sector. During the two-day event, the company unveiled comprehensive solutions that span the new energy battery value chain and draw on its deep expertise in battery module, pack, and tray assembly. Comau also showed how it is supporting local businesses by providing innovative solutions that span everything from mass production to circular economy practices, all of which are aimed at addressing the region’s electrification challenges.
ASEAN countries are quickly emerging as a pivotal growth hub for the global electric vehicle (EV) battery cells market. Backed by supportive government policies, abundant natural resources, and a growing emphasis on clean energy, the region provides a dynamic and favorable environment for battery manufacturers, suppliers, and investors. However, local companies face significant challenges, including a lack of technical expertise and high capital risks related to production line investments.
At the summit, Eric Kai, Comau Head of Sales Account Powertrain & Electrification APAC mentioned, “Our mission is continuing to leverage Comau’s global experience and technical expertise to help ASEAN customers transition to electrification with higher reliability, lower costs, and greater efficiency.” He also emphasized that beyond offering cutting-edge equipment and technology, Comau adds value by deeply understanding customer needs and navigating critical technical challenges, ultimately reducing project risks and ensuring successful execution.
With years of experience in Thailand and Southeast Asia, Comau has supported multiple major global OEMs also with body assembly solutions. Comau’s participation at the summit not only highlighted its leadership in electrification technologies but also reaffirmed its commitment to forging long-term partnerships with local businesses, driving the evolution of Southeast Asia’s new energy vehicle ecosystem.
As a full-service provider of battery production systems, Comau specializes in tailored solutions for cells, modules, packs, and trays, supporting a wide range of battery types, including cylindrical, pouch, and prismatic cells. Indeed, the company’s advanced high-speed automation lines are capable of efficiently managing various configurations and battery types, while its dedicated solutions, including battery recycling, help customers meet their sustainability and green manufacturing goals.
Comau is tasked with industrializing flexible machines for advanced cell formation and testing of next-generation cell technologies for the National Institute of Chemistry in Slovenia and is partnering with ACC’s Gigafactory in northern France providing a flexible battery module line capable of multiple configurations. Leveraging its global supply chain, Comau ensures localized technology, equipment, and component sourcing, demonstrating its technical expertise and global execution in advanced battery manufacturing.