Fincantieri and Comau to develop welding robotics-system
Italy’s Fincantieri has signed a letter of intent with Italian robotics company Comau to develop robotic and other solutions for shipbuilding and other heavy construction applications.
Fincantieri and Comau are to join forces in the development a robotics system capable of handling steel welding projects at Fincantieri’s shipyards.
Comau, a market leader in industrial robotics, is currently part of carmaker Stellantis and has a history going back to the beginnings of automotive robotics in the 1970s.
The companies say they have already begun development on an anthropomorphic welding robot and a remote control tracked vehicle. Tests will start at Fincantieri’s yards by the first half of 2022.
“This partnership is an important innovation for the shipbuilding industry,” said Fincantieri General Manager, Fabio Gallia.
“Apart from improving the safety of workers and their ergonomic working conditions, these solutions will enable great progress in pursuing the competitiveness of our production system. Moreover, looking to the future, the possibility of developing projects together with Comau is a great opportunity to further broaden the Group’s range of competencies.”
