From raw material handling and direct product processing to advanced packaging and high-density automated storage, Comau and Automha present a unified automation hub in Parma.
Integrated Automation Across Production and Logistics
At Cibus Tec 2026 (Hall 2, Booth K038), held in Parma from October 27 to 30, Comau and Automha are showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of integrated automation solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry. Together with Invent, the group demonstrates how its end-to-end capabilities bridge the entire manufacturing and logistics workflow—spanning inbound material handling, direct processing, pick-and-place, secondary packaging, palletizing, and automated warehouse management.
This single-source provider model gives food and beverage manufacturers a full-scope partner, combining proprietary robotics and intralogistics technology with extensive engineering integration expertise to deliver turnkey systems. With global intralogistics demand projected to expand at nearly 10% annually through 2030, driven by warehouse automation, e-commerce growth, and robotics adoption, the group offers the scale and technology needed to optimize modern production facilities.
Launching the New Hygienic Oil (HO) Robot Family
Cibus Tec 2026 marks the official worldwide debut of Comau’s new Hygienic Oil (HO) Family of industrial robots. Specifically developed for food handling and processing environments, these robots utilize NSF H1 food-grade lubricants to eliminate contamination risks without requiring protective robot covers.
Key capabilities of the HO Family include:
- Payload Versatility: Covers a wide range of payloads from Rebel SCARA, Racer, and NJ articulated robot families up to high-payload palletizers.
- High-Speed Operations: Engineered for fast pick-and-place, portioning, primary handling, and direct food contact applications.
- Full Process Coverage: Complements Comau’s FCM-certified (MOCA) robots, enabling seamless transition from raw food processing to end-of-line packaging and storage.
Key Technology Highlights at Booth K038
Visitors to Hall 2, Booth K038 can experience live applications and state-of-the-art intralogistics demonstrations:
- S-18-1.7 HO Robot: Comau’s dedicated 4-axis, food-grade articulated robot designed for high-speed food handling using NSF H1 lubricants.
- MATE Wearable Robotics: The MATE exoskeleton family offering ergonomic upper and lower back support to reduce operator fatigue in manual handling tasks.
- Racer-5 SE Food Handling Cell: A compact food processing cell developed in partnership with Progea Leonardo and Camozzi.
- MyCo Collaborative Pick-and-Place Cell: A packaged-product handling cell featuring Comau’s MyCo cobot, developed in collaboration with Innovision.
- Automha Quaterways Shuttle: A multidirectional automated shuttle controlled by the Automha Warehouse Management System (AWMS), navigating rack aisles in four directions to access deep-lane storage.
- Automha AutosatGTR: The latest evolution in multi-depth pallet shuttle technology engineered for flexible, high-density warehouse storage.
Event Cibus Tec 2026
Location Fiere di Parma, Parma (Italy)
Dates October 27–30, 2026
Comau & Automha Booth Hall 2, Booth K038
