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• 2026-08-18 - Deployment - RentoRobot deployed more than six rented FANUC palletizing systems across Pearl Crop, using CRX… - RentoRobot deployed more than six rented FANUC palletizing systems across Pearl Crop, using CRX robots in constrained lines and industrial robots for higher-volume 50-lb cases. The count and robot mix apply to Pearl Crop deployments under the rental… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2026-08-12 - Deployment - DEVELOP built a compact FANUC LR Mate 200iD and M-710iC/45M packaging/palletizing cell for… - DEVELOP built a compact FANUC LR Mate 200iD and M-710iC/45M packaging/palletizing cell for Inland Packaging; after six months it reduced staffing from two operators to one per line and beat its 4.5-second cycle target at 4.2 seconds. The operating scope and… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2026-07-31 - Market Signal - FANUC Q1 robot sales rise 18.7% as orders reach JPY 97.9bn - Robot sales increased in the Americas and China, offsetting sluggish automobile-related demand in Japan. The Americas recorded brisk sales to automotive and general industries, while Chinese demand was firm across EV-related and general industries. Group net… - source: fanuc.co.jp
• 2026-07-16 - Deployment - RTSS integrated two FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L robots into Thogus' helmet-drilling cell, increasing… - RTSS integrated two FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L robots into Thogus' helmet-drilling cell, increasing output about 25%. The two robots were integrated in the named Thogus cell, and the reported throughput gain applies only to that helmet-drilling installation. - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2026-07-16 - Partnership - Fujitsu begins physical-AI business study with FANUC, Yaskawa and Kawasaki - Fujitsu will lead the business study and contribute AI, world-model, simulation and systems-integration capabilities. The robot manufacturers bring industrial platforms, control systems and deployment experience. The initiative builds on Fujitsu and NVIDIA… - source: global.fujitsu
• 2026-06-23 - Deployment - Complete Solution Robotics integrated a FANUC M-710iC/45M into a two-station sanding cell… - Complete Solution Robotics integrated a FANUC M-710iC/45M into a two-station sanding cell operating at RC Industries, cutting sanding time by up to 50% and raising capacity about 33%. The operating scope and metrics apply to the named installation or… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2026-06-22 - Partnership - Vention and FANUC integrate robots with MachineMotion AI - The combined platform supports FANUC CRX, LR Mate, LR-10iA, M-710iD and M-20iD robot families. Manufacturers can design, simulate, program, deploy and operate FANUC applications through Vention’s unified environment. The companies demonstrated FANUC CRX10iA… - source: prnewswire.com
• 2026-05-19 - Deployment - I2T integrated two FANUC SR-6iA SCARA robots into BelleFlex's automated disc-spring inspection… - I2T integrated two FANUC SR-6iA SCARA robots into BelleFlex's automated disc-spring inspection cell; BelleFlex subsequently ordered two additional identical systems. The operating scope and metrics apply to the named installation or programme rather than… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2026-05-18 - Product Launch - FANUC launches DR/8-16B Stainless food-handling robot - The robot combines an 8 kg payload with a 1,600 mm operating range. An IP69K stainless exterior supports high-pressure cleaning with acidic and alkaline agents. Battery-free pulse coders and simplified wiring reduce scheduled maintenance work. - source: fanuc.co.jp
• 2026-05-15 - Partnership - FANUC strengthens NVIDIA integration for robot simulation and digital twins - FANUC strengthened integration between NVIDIA Isaac Sim and FANUC ROBOGUIDE so robot motion simulations can be reproduced in Isaac Sim with accurate trajectories and cycle times. The collaboration includes NVIDIA PhysX for bin-picking simulation and NVIDIA… - source: marketscreener.com
• 2026-05-13 - Partnership - FANUC and Google collaborate on Physical AI robot systems - FANUC announced a strategic collaboration with Google to enhance its Physical AI Robot System. The company said the system uses Google Cloud technologies including Gemini Enterprise and supports Intrinsic Flowstate integration. FANUC said it had already… - source: fanuc.co.jp
• 2026-05-11 - Deployment - Delkor installed a FANUC M-10iA, M-2iA and M-410iB/700 packaging and palletizing line at Mrs.… - Delkor installed a FANUC M-10iA, M-2iA and M-410iB/700 packaging and palletizing line at Mrs. Gerry's, reaching full capacity within ten days. The operating scope and metrics apply to the named installation or programme rather than every product, site or… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2026-05-06 - Demonstration - Matrix Design demonstrates FANUC CRX machine-tending cell at Automate 2026 - Matrix Design announced live Automate 2026 demonstrations for a standard FANUC CRX collaborative robot machine-tending platform. The demo cell combined machine tending, parts washing and drying, and a Keyence TM-X5065 telecentric measurement system for… - source: automateshow.com
• 2026-04-21 - Deployment - ARC Engineering deployed a FANUC CRX-30iA repackaging cell at RMR Solutions, increasing daily… - ARC Engineering deployed a FANUC CRX-30iA repackaging cell at RMR Solutions, increasing daily throughput from about 2,500 to 3,700 cases. The operating scope and metrics apply to the named installation or programme rather than every product, site or customer. - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2026-04-15 - Deployment - The Way Automation deployed a FANUC R-2000 brake-press-tending cell at Thunder Creek and was… - The Way Automation deployed a FANUC R-2000 brake-press-tending cell at Thunder Creek and was installing a second FANUC-powered system by publication. The operating scope and metrics apply to the named installation or programme rather than every product, site… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2026-04-13 - Demonstration - FANUC, Schmalz and Orbbec cell joins Pelican at MODEX 2026 - The system identified, dimensioned and tracked cases of different sizes and configurations in real time. Its planning software generated stable pallet patterns intended to maximize density while preserving load integrity. The demonstration integrated FANUC… - source: linkedin.com
• 2026-03-03 - Deployment - Premier Automation and PushCorp integrated a FANUC M-710iC/45M and PushCorp SBS82 into Gupta… - Premier Automation and PushCorp integrated a FANUC M-710iC/45M and PushCorp SBS82 into Gupta Permold's autonomous beam-sanding cell, increasing productivity at least 60%. The FANUC and PushCorp equipment was integrated in the named Gupta Permold sanding… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2026-02-23 - Demonstration - FANUC showcases Southwestern PTS automated rivnut installation cell - The CRX-10iA/L cell automates multiple rivnut installations per part, reducing repetitive manual work. A smart installation tool verifies pull force and correct seating for every inserted rivnut. Operators select SKUs and manage production flow through the… - source: linkedin.com
• 2026-02-17 - Deployment - Sydor Optics purchased an OptiPro Revel system using a FANUC CRX-10iA/L for unattended optic… - Sydor Optics purchased an OptiPro Revel system using a FANUC CRX-10iA/L for unattended optic beveling, increasing daily output about 40%. The operating scope and metrics apply to the named installation or programme rather than every product, site or customer. - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2026-01-22 - Deployment - RTSS integrated FANUC P-50iB/10L paint robots into Regal Finishing's four-stage conveyor line… - RTSS integrated FANUC P-50iB/10L paint robots into Regal Finishing's four-stage conveyor line, raising overall daily throughput about 125%. The operating scope and metrics apply to the named installation or programme rather than every product, site or… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2026-01-20 - Deployment - Automation Within Reach installed and commissioned RC-2 machine-tending cells using FANUC… - Automation Within Reach installed and commissioned RC-2 machine-tending cells using FANUC M-20-series robots at Northern Kentucky Machine for longer unattended production runs. The RC-2 cells were installed and commissioned at Northern Kentucky Machine; the… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2026-01-13 - Deployment - Delta Technology deploys mixed-case palletizing cell with Jacobi Robotics and FANUC - A defense manufacturer partnered with Delta Technology to deploy a robotic mixed-case palletizing cell. The cell uses Jacobi Robotics OmniPalletizer and a FANUC M-710iC/45M industrial robot. The case study describes the deployment as a live production… - source: jacobirobotics.com
• 2025-12-23 - Partnership - Fanuc partners with Nvidia to advance physical AI in industrial robotics - • Fanuc partnered with Nvidia to integrate Nvidia's AI computing and simulation platforms into Fanuc's industrial robot portfolio. • The collaboration focuses on on-robot and edge inference using Nvidia hardware platforms like Jetson, and photorealistic… - source: industrialnews.co.uk
• 2025-11-14 - Deployment - Better Built Machines supplied three FANUC-controlled Paladin slab-cutting machines to Southern… - Better Built Machines supplied three FANUC-controlled Paladin slab-cutting machines to Southern Stone Surfaces, replacing four legacy routers while increasing production 33% and reducing costs 15%. The operating scope and metrics apply to the named… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2025-07-16 - Deployment - APT Manufacturing and FlexPAC deployed a FANUC R-2000iC/125L, 3DV Vision and AI Box Locator… - APT Manufacturing and FlexPAC deployed a FANUC R-2000iC/125L, 3DV Vision and AI Box Locator mixed-case depalletizing system at Lakeside Book, processing more than nine cases per minute and eliminating manual handling of more than 45… The operating scope and… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2025-06-26 - Product Launch - FANUC releases ROBOGUIDE V10 robot simulation software - ROBOGUIDE V10 launched as FANUC’s next-generation simulation software. Updates include VR support, redesigned interface and 64-bit performance. This is distinct from FANUC’s NVIDIA and Google Physical AI partnerships already in the DB. - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2025-06-17 - Research Publication - ROS2 FANUC interface paper evaluates open hardware integration for CRX cobots - The paper introduces a ROS2 control hardware interface for the FANUC CRX robot family and integrates it with MoveIt2. Experiments cover step response, trajectory tracking, collision avoidance, and dynamic velocity scaling. The results show usable path… - source: arxiv.org
• 2025-05-26 - Product Launch - HAHN introduces modular automation cell and Digital Solutions portfolio - The modular standard cell combines an XPlanar transport system with digital twins, virtual commissioning and security-by-design features. The ISO 7-compatible MedTech Validation Cell simulates injection-moulding part removal and downstream processes for… - source: hahnautomation.group
• 2025-04-23 - Deployment - Acme Manufacturing deployed a two-FANUC-M-10 robotic padlock-polishing system at Wilson… - Acme Manufacturing deployed a two-FANUC-M-10 robotic padlock-polishing system at Wilson Bohannan, increasing output from 1,500–1,800 to more than 5,000 locks per eight-hour shift. The operating scope and metrics apply to the named installation or programme… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2025-03-21 - Deployment - Serra Laser integrated a FANUC CRX with IPG LightWELD for Great Lakes Stainless, reducing an… - Serra Laser integrated a FANUC CRX with IPG LightWELD for Great Lakes Stainless, reducing an escalator-part welding process from about three hours to 15 minutes. The CRX and LightWELD configuration was operating in the named Great Lakes Stainless process… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2025-03-17 - Demonstration - Pelican runs closed-loop mixed-case palletizing at ProMat 2025 - The system used 3D vision to identify the size and shape of randomly presented cases. Its planning engine selected cases and positions to build an optimized mixed-SKU pallet for retail delivery routes. A conveyor buffer reloaded cases when needed so the… - source: linkedin.com
• 2025-02-19 - Deployment - Delkor Systems installed multiple FANUC M-10-series automated packaging lines at Kenny's Candy… - Delkor Systems installed multiple FANUC M-10-series automated packaging lines at Kenny's Candy, reaching 60–70 packages per minute. The operating scope and metrics apply to the named installation or programme rather than every product, site or customer. - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2025-01-21 - Deployment - Innovair Automation deployed FANUC M-710-series signature-handling robots at Friesens and was… - Innovair Automation deployed FANUC M-710-series signature-handling robots at Friesens and was then engaged to develop similar collaborative systems for roughly twelve more floor areas. The Friesens system was deployed, while the roughly twelve additional… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2025-01-15 - Deployment - 3M and Inovision jointly developed and deployed a FANUC-based robotic paint-inspection and… - 3M and Inovision jointly developed and deployed a FANUC-based robotic paint-inspection and repair system on a moving General Motors top-coat line. The operating scope and metrics apply to the named installation or programme rather than every product, site or… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2024-06-19 - Demonstration - Pelican Pick combines automatic tool changes with barcode verification - The system selected a gripper tool appropriate to the size of the part being picked from the bin. After the pick, the workflow exposed and scanned the barcode to verify that the robot had selected the correct item. The demonstration combined Pelican software… - source: linkedin.com
• 2024-05-06 - Product Launch - FANUC launches CRX-10iA/L Paint ex-proof collaborative robot - FANUC's CRX-10iA/L Paint has a 10 kg payload and 1,418 mm reach, ideal for complex painting tasks. The robot complies with global explosion-proof safety standards, including IECEx and ATEX certifications. FANUC is a major Japanese industrial robotics and… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2023-12-04 - Product Launch - FANUC introduces M-710iD/50M handling robot - The six-axis robot combined a 50 kg payload with 2,606 mm reach for material handling, machine tending and palletising cells. A curved J2 arm and slim wrist reduced interference around large parts and fixtures while increasing access into work areas. FANUC… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2023-07-24 - Partnership - FANUC and Volvo Cars sign global industrial robot supply contract - FANUC to supply over 700 robots to Volvo's new EV plant in Kosice, Slovakia, set to begin production in 2026. Contract includes robot deployment at Volvo sites in Ghent, Belgium, and Daqing, China, focusing on sustainable manufacturing. - source: fanuc.eu
• 2023-03-01 - Demonstration - Cretec, FANUC and Teledyne demonstrate automated doughnut production - Cretec provided project management and programming around FANUC robotic automation. A Teledyne DALSA Z-TRAK2 3D sensor scanned up to 45,000 profiles per second for deformation and missing-part detection. A Genie Nano 5GigE camera classified colour and… - source: filedn.eu
• 2023-01-16 - Deployment - Drim Robotics deploys FANUC M-10iD cell at ZF Gliwice - A FANUC M-10iD robot tended assembly machines and leak-testing equipment for brake servos. The application required Drim to meet a demanding production-cycle target at ZF Gliwice. Drim documented the completed cell as an operational industrial-robot… - source: drimrobotics.eu
• 2022-07-29 - Funding - Fanuc America expands Michigan campus with $90M investment - • Fanuc America invested $90 million in its West Campus in Oakland County, Michigan. • The company constructed a 655,000-square-foot facility for manufacturing, engineering, and R&D projects. • This development increased Fanuc America's operational space in… - source: controldesign.com
• 2022-07-29 - Facility - Fanuc America to Expand Michigan Campus with New Facility - • Fanuc America announced the construction of a 655,000-square-foot facility in Oakland County, Michigan. • The company purchased 67 acres of land, including the former Thomas M. • Cooley Law School Campus. • This addition will bring Fanuc America's total… - source: automate.org
• 2022-07-29 - Facility Opening - FANUC America expands Michigan campus with $90M West Campus investment - FANUC America invested $90M in its West Campus in Oakland County, Michigan. The expansion added a 655,000-square-foot facility for manufacturing, engineering and R&D. The project increased FANUC America's operational footprint in the area to nearly 2 million… - source: controldesign.com
• 2022-03-01 - Product Launch - FANUC introduces CRX-25iA collaborative robot - The CRX-25iA joined the CRX-5iA and CRX-20iA/L as new additions to the CRX collaborative robot range. FANUC specified a 25 kg payload and identified palletising, machine tending, inspection and welding among CRX applications. Production availability for the… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2021-11-10 - Product Launch - FANUC introduces compact LR-10iA/10 robot - The 46 kg mechanical unit carried 10 kg across a 1,101 mm reach and supported floor, angle or inverted installation. Its slim arm and compact footprint were designed for crowded cells and integration with autonomous mobile platforms. FANUC scheduled initial… - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2019-12-23 - Product Launch - FANUC launches CRX-10iA collaborative robot for fast industrial deployment - The CRX-10iA robot features a 10 kg payload capacity and a 1,200 mm reach, enhancing collaborative applications. FANUC's CRX-10iA is designed for easy programming, allowing users to deploy it in less than 30 minutes. - source: automate.org
• 2018-05-29 - Partnership - FANUC's new AI functions utilizing machine learning and deep learning - FANUC's AI Feed Forward function improves machining quality by reducing vibrations, shipping since April 2018. AI Bin Picking application enhances picking success rates, automating setup with deep learning, also launched in April 2018. - source: fanuc.co.jp
• 2017-02-14 - Demonstration - Simplimatic demonstrates three-robot electronics assembly line at IPC APEX - The live line ran at IPC APEX in San Diego from February 14 to 16, 2017. Two FANUC robots placed heat sinks and built a Raspberry Pi enclosure before a UR3 disassembled it for another cycle. The booth also demonstrated Cimtrak PCB handling, laser marking and… - source: simplimatic.com
• 2015-11-09 - Product Launch - FANUC introduces M-900iB/280 - The exact model simulated flow-form screw joining on an automotive door assembly. FANUC specified a 280 kg payload and 2.65 m reach. The reinforced casting targeted pressure-intensive precision work and stable heavy-payload transfer. - source: fanucamerica.com
• 2014-09-09 - Partnership - Simplimatic joins FANUC robotics distribution network - The September 9, 2014 agreement expanded Simplimatic offerings to include FANUC industrial robots. Simplimatic combined its electronics and semiconductor integration experience with FANUC robotics expertise. The partners targeted modular material-handling… - source: simplimatic.com