STMicroelectronics and Comau Sculpt Innovative Solutions for Robotics
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Geneva, Switzerland; Grugliasco, Italy, November 7, 2014 - STMicroelectronics
(NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum
of electronics applications, and Comau, a proven world-wide leader in
sustainable industrial automation and service solutions with a forward focus,
are working together to develop new generations of robots enabled by a variety
of ST's control, smart-power, and sensing products.
Cooperating since 2006, the companies' latest efforts focus on research for
actuation and sensing to improve both the robot's awareness of its external
environment and its interaction with operators. Comau and ST have dedicated
teams working together to develop new generations of robots that maximize energy
efficiency and improve safety in the factory. The ultimate goal is to develop a
new approach for robotic applications using ST's industry-leading MEMS
technology to give robots sensing capabilities.
"Smart Actuation and Sensor Fusion are the challenges of the next generation of
industrial automation," said Nunzio Abbate, System Lab/SPG General Manager of
STMicroelectronics. "Our work with Comau has helped us accelerate the
introduction of breakthrough technologies in robotics."
"Collaboration between Comau and ST is simply an elective affinity," said
Alessio Cocchi, Business Unit Robotics Marketing Manager of Comau. "Our
companies and their recognized excellence and commitment to making the world
better are naturally-and effectively--working together to successfully deliver
cutting-edge technology."
An early result of the ST and Comau collaboration, back in 2006, was an
innovative robot prototype in which the electronics were moved onto the robot
from the standard rack. This robot used an ST Integrated Motor-Drive Module: a
mechatronic device ideally suited for industrial electric motors that offered
power, intelligence, and real-time connectivity in a single module to increase
performance and simplify system cabling.
To celebrate the long-lasting and continuing collaboration, Racer[1], Comau's
newest robot, and the world's fastest robot in its class, will be on display at
Electronica, from November 11(th) to 14(th) in Munich, in ST's Booth (Hall A5
Booth 207).
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the
spectrum of sense and power and automotive products and embedded processing
solutions. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from
healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office,
at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and
innovative contribution to people's life. By getting more from technology to get
more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.
In 2013, the Company's net revenues were $8.08 billion. Further information on
ST can be found at www.st.com.
About Comau
Comau SpA is the worldwide leader in manufacturing flexible, automatic systems
and in the integration of products, processes and services that increase
efficiency while lowering overall costs. The company is based in Turin, Italy,
has an international network that spans 15 countries and more than 14,000
employees and uses the latest technology and processes to deliver advanced
turnkey systems that consistently meet the expectations of its customers.
Comau is specialized in systems and welding lines for shells (Body Welding),
metal machining for engines (Powertrain), the production of a wide range of
industrial robots, and in maintenance as well as eco-sustainability services for
a wide range of industries. Further information can be found at www.comau.com
For Press Information Contact:
STMicroelectronics
Michael Markowitz
Director Technical Media Relations
+1 781 591 0354
Michael.Markowitz(at)st.com
COMAU Spa
Alberto Marzetta
PR & Press Office
+39 347 2771548
press(at)comau.com
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[1] Racer 7-1.4 is a 6-axis anthropomorphous robot able to move a 7kg payload
with a maximum horizontal reach of 1.400 mm. Further information is available
here.
ST Comau Robotics:
http://hugin.info/152740/R/1869812/657510.pdf
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