Cowain develops and manufactures custom automation systems, fixtures and equipment for battery cell production.
Jiangsu Cowain Automation Technology Co., Ltd. / Cowain Technology GmbH
Kunshan (Headquarters) · Munich (Subsidiary) · Nantong (Production) · Dalian · Weifang · Ningbo · Chengdu · Wuhan · Dongguan · Shenzhen · USA · VietnamNew on Amplifa
About Cowain
Founded in 2012, Cowain is a technology-based company headquartered in Kunshan, China, specializing in the systematic integration of software and hardware for digital factories. The portfolio includes the Digital Factory (industrial software management platform, intelligent logistics solutions, design of custom automation lines, IT infrastructure), intelligent fixtures for assembly, positioning and testing, as well as smart park solutions. A key focus is on equipment for battery cell production, covering pilot centers and high-volume production. Cowain employs more than 3,500 staff and covers research, development, design, production and service. With production sites in Nantong, branches across China and subsidiaries in the USA, Germany (Munich) and Vietnam, the company pursues a globalization strategy. Customer support in Europe is provided by Cowain Technology GmbH in Munich as a technology and service hub.
- Site
- München
- Processes
- 非标自动化产线设计 (Design of custom automation lines), 智能物流整体解决方案 (Turnkey intelligent logistics solutions), 工业软件管理平台 (Industrial software management platform), IT基础设施 (IT infrastructure), UV固化治具 (UV curing fixture), 贴排线治具 (Fixture for laying flexible printed circuits), 玻璃组装治具 (Glass assembly fixture), 电子零件对位组装治具 (Alignment/assembly fixture for electronic components)
- Materials
- Glass, Flexible printed circuit (FPC), Electronic components
- Founded
- 2012
- Employees
- 3500
- Industries
- Industrial Automation, Digital Factory / Smart Factory, 3C Electronics, NEV (New Energy Vehicles), Battery Cell Manufacturing, Intelligent Buildings and Parks
- 01
Consulting and requirements gathering
- 02
Research and development
- 03
Design and engineering (non-standard automation lines)
- 04
Manufacturing and software/hardware integration
- 05
Assembly and commissioning
- 06
Service and support
Materials and Processes
Glass
Used in glass assembly fixtures and precision positioning fixtures for glass processes.
Flexible printed circuit (FPC)
Used in fixtures for laying flexible printed circuits.
Electronic components
Used in alignment and contact force test fixtures for electronic components.
Components and Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 非标自动化产线设计 (Design of custom automation lines)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| 智能物流整体解决方案 (Turnkey intelligent logistics solutions)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| 工业软件管理平台 (Industrial software management platform)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| IT基础设施 (IT infrastructure)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| UV固化治具 (UV curing fixture)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| 贴排线治具 (Fixture for laying flexible printed circuits)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| 玻璃组装治具 (Glass assembly fixture)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Glas |
| 电子零件对位组装治具 (Alignment/assembly fixture for electronic components)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| 触点弹力测试治具 (Contact force test fixture)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| 多工站通用治具 (Universal fixture for multiple workstations)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| 产品玻璃制程精密定位治具 (Precision positioning fixture for glass processes)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Glas |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 2012
Foundation of Cowain
- 2023
Opening/expansion of Nantong Factory Phase 3 (approx. 110,000 m²); Phase 1&2 comprise two production bases and a residential area covering approx. 80,000 m²