Comau recently announced its active participation in the European Union’s REINFORCE project, which focuses on improving the end-of-life management of electric vehicles (EVs) and stationary storage batteries.
As part of this initiative, Comau is managing one of the eight work plan groups while developing a flexible and safe dismantling solution for batteries and stationary packs using robotics, machine learning, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Last month, the company hosted the REINFORCE General Assembly, where member organizations reviewed project progress and deliverables.
The REINFORCE project’s goal is to develop a standardized, automated, and cost-effective system for repurposing spent batteries for second and third-life applications or recycling. The initiative focuses on improving collection logistics, diagnostics, recovery techniques, and dismantling processes while ensuring safety and full traceability.
Specifically, in Work Plan 5, where Comau leads efforts, the team is tasked with enhancing dismantling safety procedures, standardizing processes, and developing automated solutions for disassembling battery packs into modules, cells, and electrodes. These advancements will support large-scale disassembly simulations and enable the reassembly of battery packs for second-life applications.
Comau’s involvement in REINFORCE highlights its leadership in industrial automation and its commitment to sustainability and innovation in electrification. The project aligns with Comau’s strategic focus on technologies that support the transition to sustainable energy, addressing key challenges in the EV lifecycle by creating solutions for efficient battery disassembly, waste reduction, and material reuse.
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