A revolution in the seventies industry
In the 1970’s, a visionary engineer named Jaume Comellas i Armengol began an innovative path in Catalonia, creating a company that was dedicated to the conception and manufacture of tailor -made electronic circuits. Its mission was to transform the industrial sector, especially in the textile factories that, at that time, began to glimpse the first signs of digitalization.
The challenge of digitization
At a time when the Catalan industry was in the infections of its digital evolution, Comellas faced a monumental challenge. Machines, which operated with electric motors that transmitted movement by leather bands, were not electronic in their operation. Chips, which had been introduced into the market only a few years earlier, were a new feature that promised to transform the way they work.
A highly capacity team
The Comellas company was composed of a team of twenty industrial engineers, each of whom was responsible for various projects. Its task included the analysis of the needs of the clients, the creation of designs, the manufacture of electronic circuits and their implementation in the factories. Its ability to adapt to the needs of the market was one of the keys to its success.
Pioneering technology and manufacturing process
The engineers used workshop tables with advanced technology that required reprogramming for each new project. A light system indicated which components to be extracted and where they should be installed, thus minimizing human errors during the assembly process. If a circuit did not work properly, the strategy was simple: to create a new one instead of looking for the failure, giving the defective circuit to the client as a spare.
The impact of global competition
Despite its innovation and success, the competition for textile products from Asia led to the disappearance of many factories in Catalonia. Comellas’s company was no exception and finally had to close its doors, leaving behind a legacy that only a few remember.
An inspiring work model
In its peak, the company was recognized not only for its technological capacity, but also because of the working conditions it offered. With competitive wages and flexible schedules, employees could balance their professional lives with staff, fostering a work environment in which they felt valued and part of the company’s mission.
Reflections on an unforgettable legacy
Although the company of Jaume Comellas i Armengol no longer exists, his contribution to the electronic industry and the quality of working life is a powerful reminder of how innovation can transform not only processes, but also lives. His pioneering spirit continues to inspire new entrepreneurs in the world of technology.
