COVELESS

COVELESS is a leading engineering firm and university spin-off (University of Extremadura) specialized in the design, development, and integration of advanced industrial automation and robotic solutions. The company’s core business focuses on bridging the gap between applied R&D and industrial manufacturing by creating bespoke machinery and robotic end-effectors tailored to non-standard production processes. COVELESS covers the entire value chain, from conceptual mechanical/electrical design and AI-based machine vision integration to full-scale commissioning and TRL advancement.

Main Markets COVELESS operates across high-demand sectors where precision and reliability are paramount:

-          Agro-Food & Processing: Automating complex manual tasks (e.g., the OPTICURING project for the meat industry).

-          Aerospace & High-Tech Manufacturing: Developing high-precision assembly systems for stakeholders such as Thales Alenia Space.

-          Automotive & Circular Economy: A strategic growth market where COVELESS provides automation for component manufacturing and, critically, advanced battery recycling and recovery technologies (e.g., through the BATERURGIA initiative).

-          General Industry: Providing collaborative robotics (cobots) and 2D/3D vision systems for Tier 1 clients like 3M and Hutchinson.

Experience with Robotic/Automated Systems With over 500 successful projects installed and a robust track record in EU and national R&D frameworks, COVELESS excels in:

-          Robotic Manipulation & Vision: Expertise in integrating industrial arms (KUKA, Universal Robots) with deep-learning-based vision for real-time sorting and quality control.

-          Industrial Environment Integration: Proven capability to deploy automated lines in harsh or highly regulated environments, ensuring seamless Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) and safety compliance.

-          Battery Technologies: COVELESS is currently at the forefront of automated battery dismantling, specializing in the mechanical segregation of cells and the recovery of strategic raw materials, directly aligned with the goals of HORIZON-CL5-2026-D2-02.

COVELESS combines engineering, manufacturing, and automation expertise under a single organization, enabling complete control over the development lifecycle of industrial equipment and robotic solutions.

Key capabilities

•Engineering Office: Mechanical, electrical, control, and automation design, including machine vision and AI-based systems integration.

•Manufacturing Workshop: In-house fabrication, assembly, and validation of customized machinery, robotic cells, and end-effectors.

• Additive Manufacturing Resources: Advanced 3D printing capabilities for rapid prototyping, tooling development, and functional component validation.

•Software & Automation Development: PLC programming, robot integration, HMI development, and industrial communication systems.

•Commissioning & Validation: Installation, testing, optimization, and deployment of turnkey industrial solutions.