INNOVATION
Advan: embracing the tuture with Cobots.
We are proud to announce a significant milestone in our journey: the integration of two cobots - collaborative robots - into our production facility in Amaro. For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to designing and creating innovative solutions for dental implantology, and this technological advancement marks yet another step forward in our continuous pursuit of quality and precision for the international market.
At Advan, cobots do not replace personnel, but complement them.
As our CEO, Mario Zearo, points out, these two anthropomorphic robots are designed to collaborate seamlessly with our team, handling repetitive tasks with exceptional efficiency and significantly reducing the risk of errors:"Our cobots are a pivotal component in streamlining our production processes. At Advan, we fully embrace the principles of Industry 4.0, where interconnectivity drives innovation.
These collaborative robots will work alongside human operators in a safe and harmonious environment.
The new robotic arms are specialized in processing micromechanical components for dental implantology, with extremely small dimensions—about 10 millimeters in length and 4 millimeters in diameter—and carefully selected materials to ensure osseointegration, or compatibility with the human body. Thanks to automation, our staff will be free to focus on more skilled and strategic tasks, reducing the burden of monotonous and repetitive duties.For us, technology is a true ally, not only for improving production processes but also for empowering our people. Mario Zearo emphasizes:"At Advan, cobots do not replace employees; they complement them.
This allows us to reshape the work landscape, creating opportunities for engineers and product specialists rather than focusing on low-skill tasks. Moreover, our team members, who have been involved in this project from the very beginning, have gained new skills and an awareness of being an integral part of an innovative process."
This investment is part of a larger trend: Italy’s manufacturing sector is increasingly adopting automation and robotics to sustain its competitiveness and ensure top-tier quality. According to the International Federation of Robotics, robot adoption has risen by 50% in recent years, with an average of one robot per 11,000 human workers. At Advan, we see this evolution not as an obstacle but as an opportunity. We remain committed to advancing technology, prioritizing quality, innovation, and the development of our people.
