\u2022 The automatic manufacturing system grants full flexibility to handle multiple model configurations for each of the two distinct SUV body frames in addition to the brand\u2019s other vehicles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Comau has designed new and retooled lines featuring 74 automatic and 10 manual stations to sustainably manufacture the mainline, body sides, respot assembly and welding activities for both vehicles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u2022 The solution also minimizes tool change processes, saving time, costs and line intervention requirements, with a subsequent impact on sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Virtual Commissioning and process simulation were leveraged to program the complex stations and optimize on-time delivery targets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nS\u00e3o Paulo, September 6, 2023<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nComau has designed and deployed its advanced automation solutions <\/strong>at the Stellantis Automotive Plant in Betim – Minas Gerais as part of a comprehensive retooling project to produce both the Fiat Pulse, the brand\u2019s first SUV model in Brazil and the Fiat Fastback, its first SUV Coupe and one of the company\u2019s main launches for the local market. As part of the comprehensive project, Comau has enhanced an existing manufacturing platform to provide high-speed body assembly solutions for the main body<\/strong>, the body sides and the respot operations such that the two distinctly different SUVs could be produced on the same line. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn particular, Comau has responded to the customer\u2019s needs by leveraging its technical know-how in diverse engineering fields<\/strong> to integrate 74 automatic and 10 manual stations with vision systems, digital applications and turn-key equipment. The complete solution places a strong focus on the geometry precision and welding accuracy <\/strong>of the underbody and sides. <\/p>\n\n\n\nComau also utilized Virtual Commissioning and process simulation to optimize the design and retooling of the complex welding lines<\/strong>, allowing the team to test their functionality prior to the onsite commissioning. By doing so, the team was able to anticipate eventual issues in robot sequencing and communication between robots and PLC. In creating a comprehensive view of the plant in a virtual environment, Comau and Stellantis engineers were able to identify improvement points, enhance processes monitoring and make better use of the legacy plant equipment<\/strong> \u2013 essential aspects for an effective design-to-cost approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.comau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/02_FIAT_FASTBACK_BODYSIDES_ASSEMBLY-LINE_COMAU-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nFurthermore, the Industry 4.0 initiative deploys IO-Link technology to help monitor the water and compressed air feeding, essential elements for the line functionality. This lets the system provide real-time data analysis and detect eventual issues<\/strong> in a fast and highly effective way. It also allows remote configuration and monitoring. Similarly, the integration of PLC software to optimize maintenance activities and the possibility to conduct robot backup activities via the corporate network help increase the long-term reliability of the entire line.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWith safety and flexibility<\/strong> as two essential pillars of the project, the highly productive manufacturing line has been designed to minimize tool change processes<\/strong>, reducing commissioning time and line interventions with a subsequent impact on overall sustainability. This will allow the customer to easily manage its multi-model manufacturing needs<\/strong> in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cBeyond addressing the inherent automation challenges, the Comau team was quick to propose and integrate key technologies to meet our quality and cycle-time objectives. This project, which is part of our Industry 4.0 strategy, has given us more agility and the flexibility to manufacture different versions and other models on the same lines.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nGlauber Fullana, Manufacturing Vice-president for Stellantis South America<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cThe successful launch of this complex project is proof of Comau\u2019s strong commitment to excellence and technological innovation<\/em>. Our turn-key manufacturing solution allows Stellantis to enhance an existing platform to fully meet its near-term productivity, quality and market volume goals, all while ensuring the possibility for future expansion as needed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nLaerte Scarpitta, Comau Leader for the Americas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Backed by a solid set of skills derived from decades of experience with the customer, Comau has leveraged its local presence and 50 years of expertise in automation, digitalization, and intelligent technologies to meet the demanding requirements of this project. Indeed, as a global automation leader Comau brought its manufacturing methodologies and cutting-edge technology to serve the Brazilian industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The company\u2019s offering also extends to project management and consultancy. Through the training activities organized by its Academy, Comau is committed to advancing the technical and managerial knowledge necessary to face the challenges related to automation and leverage the opportunities of a constantly changing marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Headquartered in Turin, Italy, Comau has an international network of 5 innovation centers, 5 digital hubs, and 12 manufacturing plants that span 13 countries and employ 3,700 people. Together with its wide network of distributors and partners, the company is able to respond quickly to the needs of its customers, no matter where they are located throughout the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nComau launches sustainable advanced automation solutions at automatica 2023 in Munich, Germany.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Comau has designed new and retooled lines featuring 74 automatic and 10 manual stations to sustainably manufacture the mainline, body sides, respot assembly and welding activities for both vehicles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u2022 The solution also minimizes tool change processes, saving time, costs and line intervention requirements, with a subsequent impact on sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Virtual Commissioning and process simulation were leveraged to program the complex stations and optimize on-time delivery targets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nS\u00e3o Paulo, September 6, 2023<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nComau has designed and deployed its advanced automation solutions <\/strong>at the Stellantis Automotive Plant in Betim – Minas Gerais as part of a comprehensive retooling project to produce both the Fiat Pulse, the brand\u2019s first SUV model in Brazil and the Fiat Fastback, its first SUV Coupe and one of the company\u2019s main launches for the local market. As part of the comprehensive project, Comau has enhanced an existing manufacturing platform to provide high-speed body assembly solutions for the main body<\/strong>, the body sides and the respot operations such that the two distinctly different SUVs could be produced on the same line. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn particular, Comau has responded to the customer\u2019s needs by leveraging its technical know-how in diverse engineering fields<\/strong> to integrate 74 automatic and 10 manual stations with vision systems, digital applications and turn-key equipment. The complete solution places a strong focus on the geometry precision and welding accuracy <\/strong>of the underbody and sides. <\/p>\n\n\n\nComau also utilized Virtual Commissioning and process simulation to optimize the design and retooling of the complex welding lines<\/strong>, allowing the team to test their functionality prior to the onsite commissioning. By doing so, the team was able to anticipate eventual issues in robot sequencing and communication between robots and PLC. In creating a comprehensive view of the plant in a virtual environment, Comau and Stellantis engineers were able to identify improvement points, enhance processes monitoring and make better use of the legacy plant equipment<\/strong> \u2013 essential aspects for an effective design-to-cost approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nFurthermore, the Industry 4.0 initiative deploys IO-Link technology to help monitor the water and compressed air feeding, essential elements for the line functionality. This lets the system provide real-time data analysis and detect eventual issues<\/strong> in a fast and highly effective way. It also allows remote configuration and monitoring. Similarly, the integration of PLC software to optimize maintenance activities and the possibility to conduct robot backup activities via the corporate network help increase the long-term reliability of the entire line.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWith safety and flexibility<\/strong> as two essential pillars of the project, the highly productive manufacturing line has been designed to minimize tool change processes<\/strong>, reducing commissioning time and line interventions with a subsequent impact on overall sustainability. This will allow the customer to easily manage its multi-model manufacturing needs<\/strong> in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cBeyond addressing the inherent automation challenges, the Comau team was quick to propose and integrate key technologies to meet our quality and cycle-time objectives. This project, which is part of our Industry 4.0 strategy, has given us more agility and the flexibility to manufacture different versions and other models on the same lines.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nGlauber Fullana, Manufacturing Vice-president for Stellantis South America<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cThe successful launch of this complex project is proof of Comau\u2019s strong commitment to excellence and technological innovation<\/em>. Our turn-key manufacturing solution allows Stellantis to enhance an existing platform to fully meet its near-term productivity, quality and market volume goals, all while ensuring the possibility for future expansion as needed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nLaerte Scarpitta, Comau Leader for the Americas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Backed by a solid set of skills derived from decades of experience with the customer, Comau has leveraged its local presence and 50 years of expertise in automation, digitalization, and intelligent technologies to meet the demanding requirements of this project. Indeed, as a global automation leader Comau brought its manufacturing methodologies and cutting-edge technology to serve the Brazilian industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The company\u2019s offering also extends to project management and consultancy. Through the training activities organized by its Academy, Comau is committed to advancing the technical and managerial knowledge necessary to face the challenges related to automation and leverage the opportunities of a constantly changing marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Headquartered in Turin, Italy, Comau has an international network of 5 innovation centers, 5 digital hubs, and 12 manufacturing plants that span 13 countries and employ 3,700 people. Together with its wide network of distributors and partners, the company is able to respond quickly to the needs of its customers, no matter where they are located throughout the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 The solution also minimizes tool change processes, saving time, costs and line intervention requirements, with a subsequent impact on sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Virtual Commissioning and process simulation were leveraged to program the complex stations and optimize on-time delivery targets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nS\u00e3o Paulo, September 6, 2023<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nComau has designed and deployed its advanced automation solutions <\/strong>at the Stellantis Automotive Plant in Betim – Minas Gerais as part of a comprehensive retooling project to produce both the Fiat Pulse, the brand\u2019s first SUV model in Brazil and the Fiat Fastback, its first SUV Coupe and one of the company\u2019s main launches for the local market. As part of the comprehensive project, Comau has enhanced an existing manufacturing platform to provide high-speed body assembly solutions for the main body<\/strong>, the body sides and the respot operations such that the two distinctly different SUVs could be produced on the same line. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn particular, Comau has responded to the customer\u2019s needs by leveraging its technical know-how in diverse engineering fields<\/strong> to integrate 74 automatic and 10 manual stations with vision systems, digital applications and turn-key equipment. The complete solution places a strong focus on the geometry precision and welding accuracy <\/strong>of the underbody and sides. <\/p>\n\n\n\nComau also utilized Virtual Commissioning and process simulation to optimize the design and retooling of the complex welding lines<\/strong>, allowing the team to test their functionality prior to the onsite commissioning. By doing so, the team was able to anticipate eventual issues in robot sequencing and communication between robots and PLC. In creating a comprehensive view of the plant in a virtual environment, Comau and Stellantis engineers were able to identify improvement points, enhance processes monitoring and make better use of the legacy plant equipment<\/strong> \u2013 essential aspects for an effective design-to-cost approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nFurthermore, the Industry 4.0 initiative deploys IO-Link technology to help monitor the water and compressed air feeding, essential elements for the line functionality. This lets the system provide real-time data analysis and detect eventual issues<\/strong> in a fast and highly effective way. It also allows remote configuration and monitoring. Similarly, the integration of PLC software to optimize maintenance activities and the possibility to conduct robot backup activities via the corporate network help increase the long-term reliability of the entire line.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWith safety and flexibility<\/strong> as two essential pillars of the project, the highly productive manufacturing line has been designed to minimize tool change processes<\/strong>, reducing commissioning time and line interventions with a subsequent impact on overall sustainability. This will allow the customer to easily manage its multi-model manufacturing needs<\/strong> in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cBeyond addressing the inherent automation challenges, the Comau team was quick to propose and integrate key technologies to meet our quality and cycle-time objectives. This project, which is part of our Industry 4.0 strategy, has given us more agility and the flexibility to manufacture different versions and other models on the same lines.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nGlauber Fullana, Manufacturing Vice-president for Stellantis South America<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cThe successful launch of this complex project is proof of Comau\u2019s strong commitment to excellence and technological innovation<\/em>. Our turn-key manufacturing solution allows Stellantis to enhance an existing platform to fully meet its near-term productivity, quality and market volume goals, all while ensuring the possibility for future expansion as needed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nLaerte Scarpitta, Comau Leader for the Americas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Backed by a solid set of skills derived from decades of experience with the customer, Comau has leveraged its local presence and 50 years of expertise in automation, digitalization, and intelligent technologies to meet the demanding requirements of this project. Indeed, as a global automation leader Comau brought its manufacturing methodologies and cutting-edge technology to serve the Brazilian industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The company\u2019s offering also extends to project management and consultancy. Through the training activities organized by its Academy, Comau is committed to advancing the technical and managerial knowledge necessary to face the challenges related to automation and leverage the opportunities of a constantly changing marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Headquartered in Turin, Italy, Comau has an international network of 5 innovation centers, 5 digital hubs, and 12 manufacturing plants that span 13 countries and employ 3,700 people. Together with its wide network of distributors and partners, the company is able to respond quickly to the needs of its customers, no matter where they are located throughout the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Virtual Commissioning and process simulation were leveraged to program the complex stations and optimize on-time delivery targets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nS\u00e3o Paulo, September 6, 2023<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nComau has designed and deployed its advanced automation solutions <\/strong>at the Stellantis Automotive Plant in Betim – Minas Gerais as part of a comprehensive retooling project to produce both the Fiat Pulse, the brand\u2019s first SUV model in Brazil and the Fiat Fastback, its first SUV Coupe and one of the company\u2019s main launches for the local market. As part of the comprehensive project, Comau has enhanced an existing manufacturing platform to provide high-speed body assembly solutions for the main body<\/strong>, the body sides and the respot operations such that the two distinctly different SUVs could be produced on the same line. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn particular, Comau has responded to the customer\u2019s needs by leveraging its technical know-how in diverse engineering fields<\/strong> to integrate 74 automatic and 10 manual stations with vision systems, digital applications and turn-key equipment. The complete solution places a strong focus on the geometry precision and welding accuracy <\/strong>of the underbody and sides. <\/p>\n\n\n\nComau also utilized Virtual Commissioning and process simulation to optimize the design and retooling of the complex welding lines<\/strong>, allowing the team to test their functionality prior to the onsite commissioning. By doing so, the team was able to anticipate eventual issues in robot sequencing and communication between robots and PLC. In creating a comprehensive view of the plant in a virtual environment, Comau and Stellantis engineers were able to identify improvement points, enhance processes monitoring and make better use of the legacy plant equipment<\/strong> \u2013 essential aspects for an effective design-to-cost approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nFurthermore, the Industry 4.0 initiative deploys IO-Link technology to help monitor the water and compressed air feeding, essential elements for the line functionality. This lets the system provide real-time data analysis and detect eventual issues<\/strong> in a fast and highly effective way. It also allows remote configuration and monitoring. Similarly, the integration of PLC software to optimize maintenance activities and the possibility to conduct robot backup activities via the corporate network help increase the long-term reliability of the entire line.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWith safety and flexibility<\/strong> as two essential pillars of the project, the highly productive manufacturing line has been designed to minimize tool change processes<\/strong>, reducing commissioning time and line interventions with a subsequent impact on overall sustainability. This will allow the customer to easily manage its multi-model manufacturing needs<\/strong> in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cBeyond addressing the inherent automation challenges, the Comau team was quick to propose and integrate key technologies to meet our quality and cycle-time objectives. This project, which is part of our Industry 4.0 strategy, has given us more agility and the flexibility to manufacture different versions and other models on the same lines.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nGlauber Fullana, Manufacturing Vice-president for Stellantis South America<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cThe successful launch of this complex project is proof of Comau\u2019s strong commitment to excellence and technological innovation<\/em>. Our turn-key manufacturing solution allows Stellantis to enhance an existing platform to fully meet its near-term productivity, quality and market volume goals, all while ensuring the possibility for future expansion as needed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nLaerte Scarpitta, Comau Leader for the Americas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Backed by a solid set of skills derived from decades of experience with the customer, Comau has leveraged its local presence and 50 years of expertise in automation, digitalization, and intelligent technologies to meet the demanding requirements of this project. Indeed, as a global automation leader Comau brought its manufacturing methodologies and cutting-edge technology to serve the Brazilian industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The company\u2019s offering also extends to project management and consultancy. Through the training activities organized by its Academy, Comau is committed to advancing the technical and managerial knowledge necessary to face the challenges related to automation and leverage the opportunities of a constantly changing marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Headquartered in Turin, Italy, Comau has an international network of 5 innovation centers, 5 digital hubs, and 12 manufacturing plants that span 13 countries and employ 3,700 people. Together with its wide network of distributors and partners, the company is able to respond quickly to the needs of its customers, no matter where they are located throughout the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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S\u00e3o Paulo, September 6, 2023<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nComau has designed and deployed its advanced automation solutions <\/strong>at the Stellantis Automotive Plant in Betim – Minas Gerais as part of a comprehensive retooling project to produce both the Fiat Pulse, the brand\u2019s first SUV model in Brazil and the Fiat Fastback, its first SUV Coupe and one of the company\u2019s main launches for the local market. As part of the comprehensive project, Comau has enhanced an existing manufacturing platform to provide high-speed body assembly solutions for the main body<\/strong>, the body sides and the respot operations such that the two distinctly different SUVs could be produced on the same line. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn particular, Comau has responded to the customer\u2019s needs by leveraging its technical know-how in diverse engineering fields<\/strong> to integrate 74 automatic and 10 manual stations with vision systems, digital applications and turn-key equipment. The complete solution places a strong focus on the geometry precision and welding accuracy <\/strong>of the underbody and sides. <\/p>\n\n\n\nComau also utilized Virtual Commissioning and process simulation to optimize the design and retooling of the complex welding lines<\/strong>, allowing the team to test their functionality prior to the onsite commissioning. By doing so, the team was able to anticipate eventual issues in robot sequencing and communication between robots and PLC. In creating a comprehensive view of the plant in a virtual environment, Comau and Stellantis engineers were able to identify improvement points, enhance processes monitoring and make better use of the legacy plant equipment<\/strong> \u2013 essential aspects for an effective design-to-cost approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nFurthermore, the Industry 4.0 initiative deploys IO-Link technology to help monitor the water and compressed air feeding, essential elements for the line functionality. This lets the system provide real-time data analysis and detect eventual issues<\/strong> in a fast and highly effective way. It also allows remote configuration and monitoring. Similarly, the integration of PLC software to optimize maintenance activities and the possibility to conduct robot backup activities via the corporate network help increase the long-term reliability of the entire line.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWith safety and flexibility<\/strong> as two essential pillars of the project, the highly productive manufacturing line has been designed to minimize tool change processes<\/strong>, reducing commissioning time and line interventions with a subsequent impact on overall sustainability. This will allow the customer to easily manage its multi-model manufacturing needs<\/strong> in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cBeyond addressing the inherent automation challenges, the Comau team was quick to propose and integrate key technologies to meet our quality and cycle-time objectives. This project, which is part of our Industry 4.0 strategy, has given us more agility and the flexibility to manufacture different versions and other models on the same lines.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nGlauber Fullana, Manufacturing Vice-president for Stellantis South America<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cThe successful launch of this complex project is proof of Comau\u2019s strong commitment to excellence and technological innovation<\/em>. Our turn-key manufacturing solution allows Stellantis to enhance an existing platform to fully meet its near-term productivity, quality and market volume goals, all while ensuring the possibility for future expansion as needed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nLaerte Scarpitta, Comau Leader for the Americas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The company\u2019s offering also extends to project management and consultancy. Through the training activities organized by its Academy, Comau is committed to advancing the technical and managerial knowledge necessary to face the challenges related to automation and leverage the opportunities of a constantly changing marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Headquartered in Turin, Italy, Comau has an international network of 5 innovation centers, 5 digital hubs, and 12 manufacturing plants that span 13 countries and employ 3,700 people. Together with its wide network of distributors and partners, the company is able to respond quickly to the needs of its customers, no matter where they are located throughout the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Comau has designed and deployed its advanced automation solutions <\/strong>at the Stellantis Automotive Plant in Betim – Minas Gerais as part of a comprehensive retooling project to produce both the Fiat Pulse, the brand\u2019s first SUV model in Brazil and the Fiat Fastback, its first SUV Coupe and one of the company\u2019s main launches for the local market. As part of the comprehensive project, Comau has enhanced an existing manufacturing platform to provide high-speed body assembly solutions for the main body<\/strong>, the body sides and the respot operations such that the two distinctly different SUVs could be produced on the same line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In particular, Comau has responded to the customer\u2019s needs by leveraging its technical know-how in diverse engineering fields<\/strong> to integrate 74 automatic and 10 manual stations with vision systems, digital applications and turn-key equipment. The complete solution places a strong focus on the geometry precision and welding accuracy <\/strong>of the underbody and sides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Comau also utilized Virtual Commissioning and process simulation to optimize the design and retooling of the complex welding lines<\/strong>, allowing the team to test their functionality prior to the onsite commissioning. By doing so, the team was able to anticipate eventual issues in robot sequencing and communication between robots and PLC. In creating a comprehensive view of the plant in a virtual environment, Comau and Stellantis engineers were able to identify improvement points, enhance processes monitoring and make better use of the legacy plant equipment<\/strong> \u2013 essential aspects for an effective design-to-cost approach.<\/p>\n\n\n Furthermore, the Industry 4.0 initiative deploys IO-Link technology to help monitor the water and compressed air feeding, essential elements for the line functionality. This lets the system provide real-time data analysis and detect eventual issues<\/strong> in a fast and highly effective way. It also allows remote configuration and monitoring. Similarly, the integration of PLC software to optimize maintenance activities and the possibility to conduct robot backup activities via the corporate network help increase the long-term reliability of the entire line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With safety and flexibility<\/strong> as two essential pillars of the project, the highly productive manufacturing line has been designed to minimize tool change processes<\/strong>, reducing commissioning time and line interventions with a subsequent impact on overall sustainability. This will allow the customer to easily manage its multi-model manufacturing needs<\/strong> in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBeyond addressing the inherent automation challenges, the Comau team was quick to propose and integrate key technologies to meet our quality and cycle-time objectives. This project, which is part of our Industry 4.0 strategy, has given us more agility and the flexibility to manufacture different versions and other models on the same lines.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Glauber Fullana, Manufacturing Vice-president for Stellantis South America<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe successful launch of this complex project is proof of Comau\u2019s strong commitment to excellence and technological innovation<\/em>. Our turn-key manufacturing solution allows Stellantis to enhance an existing platform to fully meet its near-term productivity, quality and market volume goals, all while ensuring the possibility for future expansion as needed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Laerte Scarpitta, Comau Leader for the Americas<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Backed by a solid set of skills derived from decades of experience with the customer, Comau has leveraged its local presence and 50 years of expertise in automation, digitalization, and intelligent technologies to meet the demanding requirements of this project. Indeed, as a global automation leader Comau brought its manufacturing methodologies and cutting-edge technology to serve the Brazilian industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n About Comau<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Comau, a Stellantis <\/a>company, is a worldwide leader in delivering sustainable advanced automation solutions. With 50 years of experience and a global presence, Comau is helping companies of all sizes in almost any industry leverage the benefits of automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Backed by a continuous commitment to designing and developing innovative and easy to use technologies, its portfolio includes products and systems for vehicle manufacturing, with a strong presence in e-Mobility, as well as advanced robotics and digital solutions to address rapidly growing markets in industrial sectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The company\u2019s offering also extends to project management and consultancy. Through the training activities organized by its Academy, Comau is committed to advancing the technical and managerial knowledge necessary to face the challenges related to automation and leverage the opportunities of a constantly changing marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Headquartered in Turin, Italy, Comau has an international network of 5 innovation centers, 5 digital hubs, and 12 manufacturing plants that span 13 countries and employ 3,700 people. Together with its wide network of distributors and partners, the company is able to respond quickly to the needs of its customers, no matter where they are located throughout the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n www.comau.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can get in touch with our Press Office and Media area,<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nDownloads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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