TPT May 2019

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Comau obtains VDA 6.4 quality cer tification for automation systems division

Comau delivers industrial automation products and systems, combining engi- neering solutions with enabling technolo- gies. In addition to a wide range of modu- lar, flexible and highly configurable prod- ucts, the company offers interconnected digital service solutions able to transmit, elaborate and analyse important ma- chine and process data, to increase ef- ficiency for smart manufacturing. The full portfolio includes joining, assembly and machining solutions for traditional and electric vehicles; robotised manufacturing systems; a complete family of robots with extensive range and payload configurations; autonomous logistics; and asset optimisation services with real-time monitoring and control capabilities.

meet its customers’ expectations,” said Melchiorre Salvo, Comau’s head of quality. “The certification obtained is part of a global strategy that puts quality and sustainability at the centre of our company’s production processes.” In addition to increasing the operational efficiency and quality of its products, Comau’s compliance with the requirements of the VDA 6.4 certification allows it to optimise its workflow, improving the overall productivity of the company. In line with the quality mission and quality policy that distinguish Comau’s business globally, the new VDA 6.4 cer- tification enhances the company’s man- agement systems, which comply with ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015, ISO 50001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications, dedicated to the environment, safety and energy, respectively.

COMAU has confirmed its commitment to the adoption of a quality management system conforming to the best international standards with the acquisition of the VDA 6.4 certification for its automation systems division in Italy, Germany and Romania. The VDA 6.4 certification – an extension of the ISO 9001 standard for the automotive sector – attests to the company’s compliance with the quality standards required by German car manufacturers to production technology suppliers. The qualification confirms Comau’s position globally and underpins the commitment to its customers and suppliers within the EMEA region and Germany, in particular. “The implementation of the VDA 6.4 proves Comau’s willingness in investing to achieve the highest quality standards, with the goal to always

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