Paris, September 2, 2025
Upcell is pleased to announce the appointment of Giacomo Del Panta, Chief Customer Management Officer at Comau, as the first President of “Together”, the consortium created to operationalize the Upcell Turnkey Solutions initiative.
“Together” has been established as an open, global consortium, uniting technology automation providers and machine builders from around the world to collaborate on gigafactory projects. Its unique structure will ensure a healthy competitive environment while enabling machine builders—particularly in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific—to gain greater visibility, expand their expertise, and access new opportunities in international markets.
As President, Giacomo Del Panta will play a pivotal role in shaping this ambitious endeavor. His responsibilities will include:
- Implementing the strategy of the consortium in line with Upcell’s mission;
- Acting as its main spokesperson and representative;
- Ensuring transparent and fair governance and managing the conflict resolution process in line with Upcell SAS and the UTKS Steering Committee President;
- Supporting business development, and fostering new opportunities for members worldwide.
“The creation of Together is a significant milestone for Upcell, and Giacomo’s leadership will be essential in driving forward our vision of global collaboration in machine building,” said Claude Laperiere, President of Upcell Alliance.
“It is a privilege to lead the Together consortium and contribute to a shared vision that brings innovation, openness and global collaboration to the forefront of battery energy transformation. By uniting industry leading automation experts and machine builders under a common framework, we can accelerate the deployment of battery production systems.”
Giacomo Del Panta
President of the Together consortium
This appointment represents an important step in Upcell’s journey to strengthen the machine-building ecosystem, foster international cooperation, and accelerate the growth of battery manufacturing towards climate neutrality.
About Comau
Comau is a worldwide leader in delivering advanced automation solutions across diverse industries. Together with Automha, a fully owned company specializing in global intralogistics and warehousing automation, Comau is enabling companies of all sizes in almost any industry to unlock the full potential of automation, robotics, and digital technologies – and to increase their efficiency, flexibility, and competitiveness in rapidly growing markets.
Comau’s portfolio includes products and systems for vehicle manufacturing, with a strong presence in e-Mobility, as well as cutting-edge robotics and digital solutions for a variety of industrial sectors, such as shipyards, food&beverage, logistics, pharma, and renewable energies.
Comau also offers project management and consultancy services and has an internationally recognized training Academy. Automha develops intelligent, high-performance automated storage and retrieval handling systems that optimize efficiency and reliability across diverse industries.
Headquartered in Turin, Italy, Comau has an international network of 7 innovation centers and 11 manufacturing plants that span 11 countries and employ 3,800 people. Automha, headquartered in Bergamo, Italy, has 4 subsidiaries and manufacturing facilities in both Italy and China, which employ a total of 280 people.
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