Frontiers a new
symbol for our Future

When you set out on a journey, there's always a point of departure.

At Comecer, one of those starting points was drawn with ruler and pencil on a sheet of technical paper. The year was 1975. From a sketch, an idea, a need – to protect those working with radioactive materials began our path into the world of isolators and hot cells. For those unfamiliar, hot cells are highly shielded and controlled environments that prevent operators from any direct contact with hazardous radiation, enabling the safe handling of nuclear materials such as spent fuel or radioactive waste.

Even back then, in our very first year, Comecer placed the health and safety of healthcare professionals and nuclear technicians at the core of its mission. Hot cells were used to analyze irradiated materials, inspect spent fuel, conduct nuclear safety research, and manage radioactive waste. All of this took place in protected spaces, enclosed by thick lead walls, where operators could work safely using remote manipulators.

In the original 1975 design (as shown in the image), a special attention to safety is already evident: the lower section of the cell was specifically designed to collect contaminated waste, minimizing any risk of exposure. A simple yet remarkably innovative solution for the time.

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Today, 50 years later, Comecer’s hot cells are far more advanced equipped with automation, smart sensors, and robotic systems.

Comecer’s shielded isolators and hot cells are now used in nuclear medicine departments of hospitals, radiopharmacies, and radiochemistry laboratories. They play a vital role in the production of radiopharmaceuticals, in compliance with GMP guidelines, and are employed for research, handling, fractionation, and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals in both hospital and research settings. Operators who prepare doses for radiotherapy must never be exposed to the radiation emitted by radioactive isotopes that’s why our cells are built with proper lead shielding. The internal work area is lined with 316L stainless steel, but can also be customized using materials such as Stainless steel (316L) with acid-proof coating, Plexiglas, or Polypropylene (PP) to suit specific needs.

Times change and for the better but our philosophy remains the same: protecting people always comes first.
This image, then, is not just a technical drawing. It's the symbol of a commitment that has always guided us and still does today.


Frontiers is the word that best embodies the spirit of our time.

We chose it as the guiding theme of our 50th anniversary not to celebrate the past, but to honor the future.

For Comecer, Frontiers is more than just a concept; it’s a true manifesto. It represents our ability to grow, innovate, and push boundaries. It is the driving force behind our mission to expand the frontiers of regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and pharmaceutical process safety.

Pushing beyond our limits means offering new hope to those we strive to protect: healthcare professionals, technicians, and patients. Frontiers is the perfect synthesis of our history.

We look ahead with pride, not fear-confident in our ability to reach and surpass every horizon. It’s about challenges, vision, and believing in our capabilities. As we move toward the future we envision, we remain grounded in our roots. Our connection to the land where we grew up fuels our research and inspires us to give back to the community that shaped us. But frontiers are not just scientific and technological.

Every step we take is guided by ethics, because we believe that innovation and responsibility must go hand in hand.


This year, Frontiers will be at the heart of our communication, telling the story of our past, present, and future-through our people, our technology, and our expertise.

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Our people 

have been the driving force behind everything we do for 50 years, bringing passion, commitment, and dedication to every project they tackle each day.

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Our technology 

enables us to push boundaries, consistently deliver valuable solutions, and stay ahead in an
ever-evolving world with our model of continuous improvement.

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Our expertise

with decades of our experience, we continue to master our industry, providing excellence tailored to our customers in the life sciences sector for the collective well-being.

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2025 Comecer celebrates 50 years of innovation in medical technologies.

2023
2023 Comecer joins the ATS Life Sciences Group division of ATS Corporate, alongside other companies active in the Life Sciences sector.
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2021 Simone Volpi becomes the General Manager of Comecer. Comecer acquires DF Siena, a company specialized in pharma sector technologies.
2019_2
2019 Comecer joins the Canadian ATS Automation Tooling Systems group.
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2013 Comecer enters the Advanced Therapy (ATMP) sector with proprietary technologies.
2012
2012 Comecer acquires Veenstra Instrumenten B.V. and opens the Comecer NL headquarters in Joure.
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2010 Comecer becomes a global strategic partner for high-tech solutions, opening its new HQ in Via Maestri del Lavoro in Castel Bolognese, enhancing safety, accuracy, and sustainability in nuclear medicine and isolation technologies.
2009
2009 Comecer India is established.
2008 Comecer Inc. is established.
2007 Comecer surpasses 100 employees.
2005
2005 Comecer expands its presence in the pharmaceutical sector.
2000
2000 Comecer establishes itself in Radiopharma with innovative solutions for operator and patient safety in radioactive environments.

1992 The company begins international expansion and strengthens its global presence.

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1987 End of nuclear energy development in Italy: Comecer begins designing and manufacturing devices for oncological radiotherapy.

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1975 Comecer company founded in Castel Bolognese.