Industrial Automation in Italy

Tex Computer S.r.l. (trading as Tex Automation) is an Italian manufacturer and Lenze strategic partner headquartered in Cattolica, Emilia-Romagna, founded in 1985. The company designs and produces Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) and CNC systems for industrial machine builders, covering applications in metal, stone, wood, textile, glass, and food processing, as well as robotics and packaging. As a Lenze Performance Partner for the Italian and Mediterranean markets, Tex Automation offers motion control expertise alongside its own Made-in-Italy hardware and software platform. Part of the FomGroup, a global leader in aluminium and PVC processing machinery, the company operates three offices across Italy and employs approximately 30 people.

ARS Automation is an Italian company with over 35 years of experience in industrial automation, specializing in flexible parts feeding, robotics integration, and machine vision. The company is best known for FlexiBowl®, its patented flexible feeding system that serves as an alternative to traditional vibratory bowl feeders. FlexiBowl® integrates with all major industrial and collaborative robot brands and vision systems, handling components from 1 to 300 mm across sectors including automotive, medical devices, cosmetics, electronics, and consumer goods. With over 2,500 FlexiBowl® units and 1,500 vision systems installed worldwide, ARS supports integrators, machine builders, and distributors through a network spanning more than 40 countries. The company also offers FlexiVision, a PC-based vision guidance software, and provides end-to-end support from feasibility testing to commissioning.

L.C.E. Engineering and Robotic S.r.l. is a certified system integrator for Universal Robots and an Omron Certified Partner based in Montesilvano, Italy. The company integrates collaborative robots into manufacturing processes for assembly, palletising, packaging, welding, painting and other production tasks. Its cobot solutions emphasise quick installation, flexibility and safe human-robot collaboration.

Mer-Com S.r.l. is an Italian industrial automation specialist based in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, founded in 1981. The company is a Lenze Performance Partner covering the Emilia-Romagna region and the Republic of San Marino. Mer-Com primarily serves manufacturers of special machines and prototypes, offering expertise in hydraulics, pneumatics, motion control, mechanical transmissions, and industrial instrumentation. The company designs customised systems, carries out component dimensioning, and supplies products — acting as a technical bridge between machine builders and automation technology providers. With over 40 years of market presence, Mer-Com is a well-established name in the Italian machine-building supply chain.

Autoware is an Italian MES system integrator founded in Vicenza in 1996, now part of the Coesia Group since October 2025. With over 500 projects delivered across four continents, Autoware specialises in Manufacturing Execution Systems, Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), IIoT, predictive analytics, and AI-powered manufacturing optimisation. The company holds the highest AVEVA Operations Endorsed certification level in Italy and is a certified CSIA member and MESA member. Autoware's core offering covers MES implementation, ERP-to-shopfloor integration, OEE monitoring, production order management, material genealogy, quality management, and 24/7 support services. The company serves major manufacturers in food & beverage (including Barilla), CPG, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. Autoware is also a member of the Automation Alliance Group, an international network of leading system integrators. Their AI-powered 'Golden Day' concept aims to replicate optimal production conditions every day using predictive analytics and process data.

Robotics Service S.r.l. is a leading European system integrator for industrial robotics, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Castegnato, near Brescia. A member of the Efort Group, the company has delivered over 3,000 automation applications worldwide and is a strategic partner of ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, Omron, and FANUC. Core competencies include robotic handling and inspection, machining management, complete casting lines, and grinding and polishing — with particular depth in the automotive and foundry sectors. The company offers full-lifecycle services from design and installation through to commissioning, maintenance, and remote monitoring.

Engineering Industries eXcellence (IndX) is the global industrial digital transformation division of the Engineering Group, an Italian-headquartered technology company with over $1.8 billion in annual revenue and 15,000 professionals across 70 offices worldwide. IndX specialises in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Digital Twin, simulation, and supply chain digitalisation. The company is Siemens Digital Industries' top system integration partner globally by number of projects and holds the Siemens Smart Expert Partner designation. IndX delivers the full Siemens Opcenter MOM portfolio — Execution Discrete, Execution Process, Execution Pharma, Execution Electronics, APS, and Intelligence — alongside Teamcenter PLM and Tecnomatix simulation. Recognised in Gartner's 2024 Market Guide for MES/MOM Implementation Providers, IndX serves automotive, pharma, life sciences, aerospace, consumer goods, and electronics manufacturers with competence hubs across North America, South America, and Europe (Italy, Belgium, Spain, Germany, Serbia).

Comau is a global industrial automation and robotics company headquartered in Italy, providing advanced manufacturing solutions for a wide range of industries. Founded in 1973, Comau designs and delivers industrial and collaborative robots, automated assembly and material handling systems, intralogistics solutions, and digital manufacturing platforms. The company supports manufacturers in automotive, logistics, aerospace, energy, food & beverage, and general industry, focusing on flexible, scalable, and sustainable production systems across global operations.

An Italian industrial automation company based in Modena. Founded in 1984, it specializes in designing and building customized robotic systems and integrated automation lines for manufacturing processes. The company develops robotic solutions for various applications, including assembly, handling, palletizing, finishing, foundry processes, and welding. SIR works with robots from international brands and supports projects from engineering through installation.

An industrial automation company founded in 1990, it designs and manufactures custom automation systems, including assembly machines, robot stations, rotary indexing tables, and conveyor lines. The company provides end-to-end services from concept and engineering through production and after-sales support. GAV Sistemi serves diverse industries with tailored solutions built and integrated in-house at its Italian facility.

LCS Group is an Italian industrial automation and intralogistics company based in Usmate Velate. It designs, develops, and implements integrated systems for automated warehouses, material handling, robotics, and software solutions that manage and control logistics and production processes. The group provides engineering, electrical and pneumatic installations, bespoke automation, control systems, and associated services such as revamping and maintenance.