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Forbes
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Automation, Amid Manufacturing Uncertainty, Hits The Accelerator
A Universal Robots mobile robot in action during the Automate Show in Detroit Automation – robots, sensors, simulation software among other things – is speeding up even while manufacturing faces uncertainty. This week's Automate Show in Detroit is demonstrating various types of automation. The annual event alternates between Detroit and Chicago. Manufacturing faces worker shortages. As a result, companies are looking for automation to take up that slack as well as improve efficiency. Manufacturers, including automakers, are looking for more and faster. 'We're trying to find flexible solutions,' Paul Stephens, global strategy manager for Ford Motor Co., said at a Tuesday panel discussion at the show. The days 'of four-, five-, six-year automation projects is over,' he added. 'I see us in an acceleration period right now,' Mike Cicco, president and CEO of robot maker FANUC America, said at the same panel. 'The speed to deploy has changed…Once we have delivered it, it has to be installed very quickly.' Over the past two decades, factory automation has expanded to include 3D printing; collaborative robots, which can be deployed near human workers; so-called digital twins, which help manufacturers simulate how machinery will be deployed in factories. Simulation software in general has helped automation companies hit the ground running in factories. 'We're able to do the work before we get there,' FANUC's Cicco said. With the case of robots, their makers can 'pre-teach' the robots before they get to the factory floor, he said. At a separate address on Tuesday, Deepu Talla, vice president of robotics and Edge AI of Nvidia, said how simulation software improves manufacturing. 'If you break something in simulation, it's OK,' he said. On Tuesday, Automate included sessions that described how advancing technology is assisting vehicle manufacturing. One session described how advancing manufacturing tech is helping auto factory paint shop operations. A vehicle plant's paint shop typically is complicated. Automakers are looking to new manufacturing tech to improve efficiency and quality, particularly with inspecting paint quality. 'It's a very complicated issue,' said Ryan Odegaard, director of paint at General Motors Co. 'You're talking about layers of inspection services.' GM has partnered with 3M Co., FANUC and other companies on systems to inspect, and correct, paint jobs on vehicles. 'Only when we worked as a team, did it work,' said Marcus Pelletier, a manufacturing executive at 3M. 'You don't know where the imperfections are going to be,' added Tom VanderPlas, senior staff engineer at FANUC America's paint shop division. The technology involved has helped improve such operations. 'It's really driving consistency,' Odegaard said. 'We have highly automated factories.' Despite the manufacturing uncertainty, automation is doing well based on the Automate Show. 'Automation is a good place to be but it's never been a better place to be,' said Kevin Barker, president of Beckhoff Automation LLC.
Ottawa Citizen
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Ottawa Citizen
Innovating Tomorrow: FANUC to Showcase Cutting-Edge Robotics and Automation Solutions at Automate 2025
Article content From collaborative robots to advanced vision technologies, FANUC showcases groundbreaking innovations designed to maximize efficiency and transform manufacturing processes. Article content Article content ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — FANUC America, a global industrial automation leader, will showcase its latest industrial and collaborative robotic innovations at Automate 2025. The event, held in Detroit from May 12-15, will feature several all-new applications designed to enhance efficiency and unlock increased productivity. Article content Article content 'Today, more than ever, automation is the key to reaching production targets, boosting efficiency, and ensuring employee satisfaction,' says Mike Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC America. 'From start-ups to large-scale manufacturers, FANUC provides industry-leading, dependable, and cost-effective automation solutions that help companies overcome their greatest challenges.' Article content At Automate, FANUC will showcase a broad selection of new and innovative technologies: Article content Collaborative Robots Boasting Payloads Up to 50 KG Featuring FANUC CRX and CR cobots FANUC's full line of collaborative robots—or cobots—will be on display, featuring industry-leading payloads of up to 50 KG and impressive maximum reach at 1,889 mm. Within the diverse cobot selection, FANUC will showcase its CRX-10 i A/L Paint Cobot specifically designed for use in painting, coating and dispensing. Autonomous Mobile Robot Automotive Kitting Featuring FANUC CRX-10iA/L Cobot Mounted on a third-party autonomous mobile robot, FANUC's CRX-10 i A/L Cobot will demonstrate automotive kitting as it uses FANUC's i RVision 3DV vision sensor to accurately pick individual components of a vehicle side-view mirror and deliver the kit to a human operator for assembly and installation onto a door, easing the labor process and eliminating the need for manually delivering parts or kits to the assembly line. Dual Cobot Paint Application with Load and Unload Featuring FANUC CRX-10iA/L Paint Cobot and CRX-20iA/L Cobot In this demonstration, FANUC will use two cobots, visual identification and advanced line tracking to identify, load, paint and unload electric guitar bodies. Using a CRX-10 i A/L Paint Cobot with FANUC 3DV camera and i RVision, the system will visually track and simulate painting of the guitar bodies. Meanwhile, a CRX-20 i A/L Cobot will leverage a fixed FANUC 3DV i RVision sensor and i RPickTool software in showcasing its impressive reach and line tracking capability to load and unload guitar bodies from a conveyor to a rack. Collaborative Mobile Dispense Cart FANUC's Integral Servo Dispenser Software is paired with revolutionary adhesive metering equipment to deliver a mobile dispensing system featuring more precise application, better control, better repeatability, and intuitive programming. In this demonstration, a FANUC CRX-30 i A cobot features end-of-arm adhesive metering, FANUC 3DV/400 vision camera and SpotTool+ software to offer a reliable, repeatable, and easily programmable dispense solution in a compact and flexible footprint. Collaborative Arc Welding with Integrated 7 th Axis Rail In a two-station cell, FANUC will demonstrate the flexibility and increased productivity allowed when its CRX-10 i A/L Cobot is integrated with a 7 th axis rail. Featuring a single-axis positioner on one side and a flexible fabricating table on the other, an operator can easily load one cell while welding occurs at the other thanks to an increased work envelope. Flexible Robotic Wet Machining Featuring FANUC M800/60-20B industrial robot In this wet machining demonstration, FANUC's high-precision M800/60-20B industrial robot will mill and drill aluminum stock using a variety of tools and accommodating various mounting positions. Built to withstand harsh elements like water and debris, this 6-axis model, known for its rigidity and accuracy, offers a larger work envelope compared to similarly priced CNC machines. Additionally, its adaptability makes it suitable for repurposing across various applications. R-50iA Controller Technologies Display This unique demonstration highlights the advanced capabilities of FANUC's new R-50iA controller, featuring two FANUC LR Mate industrial robots performing bin picking and palletizing. The compact LR Mate/7-7D robot with FANUC's 3DV/400 vision camera bin picks jumbled boxes from a container onto a conveyor. This robot is running python code natively on its paired FANUC controller. The second robot, LR Mate/7-9 long arm unit with a 3DV/400 camera and PalletTool Turbo II software—identifies the size of the box on the conveyor and palletizes it onto the appropriate pallet. This controller showcases new cybersecurity protocols including MQTT TLS, the use of a LDAPS server for user access control along with Software PLC capability for cell control and HMI functionality. Additionally, our new Teach Pendant with lighter weight and enhanced performance is featured. Article content Article content Additional demonstrations showcasing FANUC capabilities, including inspection, welding and others will be available, including one of FANUC's Cobot-and-Go pre-engineered solutions. Informative and interactive displays detailing CNC systems, ROBOGUIDE and Zero Down Time (ZDT) software, will also be located within the booth. Article content FANUC America's new technologies will be on display at Booth #2623. Attendees will have the opportunity to see live demonstrations, interact with FANUC's robotics and speak to experts, as well as learn more about how these advanced solutions can benefit their operations. Article content In Booth #8919, FANUC's student booth will feature a variety of classroom-friendly, educational robot demonstrations. Article content Attendees can learn more about FANUC and its innovations at a variety of live events featuring the company's leaders and subject matter experts: Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
National Post
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- National Post
Innovating Tomorrow: FANUC to Showcase Cutting-Edge Robotics and Automation Solutions at Automate 2025
Article content From collaborative robots to advanced vision technologies, FANUC showcases groundbreaking innovations designed to maximize efficiency and transform manufacturing processes. Article content Article content ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — FANUC America, a global industrial automation leader, will showcase its latest industrial and collaborative robotic innovations at Automate 2025. The event, held in Detroit from May 12-15, will feature several all-new applications designed to enhance efficiency and unlock increased productivity. Article content 'Today, more than ever, automation is the key to reaching production targets, boosting efficiency, and ensuring employee satisfaction,' says Mike Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC America. 'From start-ups to large-scale manufacturers, FANUC provides industry-leading, dependable, and cost-effective automation solutions that help companies overcome their greatest challenges.' Article content At Automate, FANUC will showcase a broad selection of new and innovative technologies: Article content Collaborative Robots Boasting Payloads Up to 50 KG Featuring FANUC CRX and CR cobots FANUC's full line of collaborative robots—or cobots—will be on display, featuring industry-leading payloads of up to 50 KG and impressive maximum reach at 1,889 mm. Within the diverse cobot selection, FANUC will showcase its CRX-10 i A/L Paint Cobot specifically designed for use in painting, coating and dispensing. Autonomous Mobile Robot Automotive Kitting Featuring FANUC CRX-10iA/L Cobot Mounted on a third-party autonomous mobile robot, FANUC's CRX-10 i A/L Cobot will demonstrate automotive kitting as it uses FANUC's i RVision 3DV vision sensor to accurately pick individual components of a vehicle side-view mirror and deliver the kit to a human operator for assembly and installation onto a door, easing the labor process and eliminating the need for manually delivering parts or kits to the assembly line. Dual Cobot Paint Application with Load and Unload Featuring FANUC CRX-10iA/L Paint Cobot and CRX-20iA/L Cobot In this demonstration, FANUC will use two cobots, visual identification and advanced line tracking to identify, load, paint and unload electric guitar bodies. Using a CRX-10 i A/L Paint Cobot with FANUC 3DV camera and i RVision, the system will visually track and simulate painting of the guitar bodies. Meanwhile, a CRX-20 i A/L Cobot will leverage a fixed FANUC 3DV i RVision sensor and i RPickTool software in showcasing its impressive reach and line tracking capability to load and unload guitar bodies from a conveyor to a rack. Collaborative Mobile Dispense Cart FANUC's Integral Servo Dispenser Software is paired with revolutionary adhesive metering equipment to deliver a mobile dispensing system featuring more precise application, better control, better repeatability, and intuitive programming. In this demonstration, a FANUC CRX-30 i A cobot features end-of-arm adhesive metering, FANUC 3DV/400 vision camera and SpotTool+ software to offer a reliable, repeatable, and easily programmable dispense solution in a compact and flexible footprint. Collaborative Arc Welding with Integrated 7 th Axis Rail In a two-station cell, FANUC will demonstrate the flexibility and increased productivity allowed when its CRX-10 i A/L Cobot is integrated with a 7 th axis rail. Featuring a single-axis positioner on one side and a flexible fabricating table on the other, an operator can easily load one cell while welding occurs at the other thanks to an increased work envelope. Flexible Robotic Wet Machining Featuring FANUC M800/60-20B industrial robot In this wet machining demonstration, FANUC's high-precision M800/60-20B industrial robot will mill and drill aluminum stock using a variety of tools and accommodating various mounting positions. Built to withstand harsh elements like water and debris, this 6-axis model, known for its rigidity and accuracy, offers a larger work envelope compared to similarly priced CNC machines. Additionally, its adaptability makes it suitable for repurposing across various applications. R-50iA Controller Technologies Display This unique demonstration highlights the advanced capabilities of FANUC's new R-50iA controller, featuring two FANUC LR Mate industrial robots performing bin picking and palletizing. The compact LR Mate/7-7D robot with FANUC's 3DV/400 vision camera bin picks jumbled boxes from a container onto a conveyor. This robot is running python code natively on its paired FANUC controller. The second robot, LR Mate/7-9 long arm unit with a 3DV/400 camera and PalletTool Turbo II software—identifies the size of the box on the conveyor and palletizes it onto the appropriate pallet. This controller showcases new cybersecurity protocols including MQTT TLS, the use of a LDAPS server for user access control along with Software PLC capability for cell control and HMI functionality. Additionally, our new Teach Pendant with lighter weight and enhanced performance is featured. Article content Additional demonstrations showcasing FANUC capabilities, including inspection, welding and others will be available, including one of FANUC's Cobot-and-Go pre-engineered solutions. Informative and interactive displays detailing CNC systems, ROBOGUIDE and Zero Down Time (ZDT) software, will also be located within the booth. Article content FANUC America's new technologies will be on display at Booth #2623. Attendees will have the opportunity to see live demonstrations, interact with FANUC's robotics and speak to experts, as well as learn more about how these advanced solutions can benefit their operations. Article content In Booth #8919, FANUC's student booth will feature a variety of classroom-friendly, educational robot demonstrations. Article content Attendees can learn more about FANUC and its innovations at a variety of live events featuring the company's leaders and subject matter experts: Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Innovating Tomorrow: FANUC to Showcase Cutting-Edge Robotics and Automation Solutions at Automate 2025
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FANUC America, a global industrial automation leader, will showcase its latest industrial and collaborative robotic innovations at Automate 2025. The event, held in Detroit from May 12-15, will feature several all-new applications designed to enhance efficiency and unlock increased productivity. "Today, more than ever, automation is the key to reaching production targets, boosting efficiency, and ensuring employee satisfaction," says Mike Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC America. "Today, more than ever, automation is the key to reaching production targets, boosting efficiency, and ensuring employee satisfaction," says Mike Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC America. "From start-ups to large-scale manufacturers, FANUC provides industry-leading, dependable, and cost-effective automation solutions that help companies overcome their greatest challenges." At Automate, FANUC will showcase a broad selection of new and innovative technologies: Collaborative Robots Boasting Payloads Up to 50 KG Featuring FANUC CRX and CR cobots FANUC's full line of collaborative robots—or cobots—will be on display, featuring industry-leading payloads of up to 50 KG and impressive maximum reach at 1,889 mm. Within the diverse cobot selection, FANUC will showcase its CRX-10 i A/L Paint Cobot specifically designed for use in painting, coating and dispensing. Autonomous Mobile Robot Automotive Kitting Featuring FANUC CRX-10iA/L Cobot Mounted on a third-party autonomous mobile robot, FANUC's CRX-10 i A/L Cobot will demonstrate automotive kitting as it uses FANUC's i RVision 3DV vision sensor to accurately pick individual components of a vehicle side-view mirror and deliver the kit to a human operator for assembly and installation onto a door, easing the labor process and eliminating the need for manually delivering parts or kits to the assembly line. Dual Cobot Paint Application with Load and Unload Featuring FANUC CRX-10iA/L Paint Cobot and CRX-20iA/L Cobot In this demonstration, FANUC will use two cobots, visual identification and advanced line tracking to identify, load, paint and unload electric guitar bodies. Using a CRX-10 i A/L Paint Cobot with FANUC 3DV camera and i RVision, the system will visually track and simulate painting of the guitar bodies. Meanwhile, a CRX-20 i A/L Cobot will leverage a fixed FANUC 3DV i RVision sensor and i RPickTool software in showcasing its impressive reach and line tracking capability to load and unload guitar bodies from a conveyor to a rack. Collaborative Mobile Dispense Cart FANUC's Integral Servo Dispenser Software is paired with revolutionary adhesive metering equipment to deliver a mobile dispensing system featuring more precise application, better control, better repeatability, and intuitive programming. In this demonstration, a FANUC CRX-30 i A cobot features end-of-arm adhesive metering, FANUC 3DV/400 vision camera and SpotTool+ software to offer a reliable, repeatable, and easily programmable dispense solution in a compact and flexible footprint. Collaborative Arc Welding with Integrated 7 th Axis Rail In a two-station cell, FANUC will demonstrate the flexibility and increased productivity allowed when its CRX-10 i A/L Cobot is integrated with a 7 th axis rail. Featuring a single-axis positioner on one side and a flexible fabricating table on the other, an operator can easily load one cell while welding occurs at the other thanks to an increased work envelope. Flexible Robotic Wet Machining Featuring FANUC M800/60-20B industrial robot In this wet machining demonstration, FANUC's high-precision M800/60-20B industrial robot will mill and drill aluminum stock using a variety of tools and accommodating various mounting positions. Built to withstand harsh elements like water and debris, this 6-axis model, known for its rigidity and accuracy, offers a larger work envelope compared to similarly priced CNC machines. Additionally, its adaptability makes it suitable for repurposing across various applications. R-50iA Controller Technologies Display This unique demonstration highlights the advanced capabilities of FANUC's new R-50iA controller, featuring two FANUC LR Mate industrial robots performing bin picking and palletizing. The compact LR Mate/7-7D robot with FANUC's 3DV/400 vision camera bin picks jumbled boxes from a container onto a conveyor. This robot is running python code natively on its paired FANUC controller. The second robot, LR Mate/7-9 long arm unit with a 3DV/400 camera and PalletTool Turbo II software—identifies the size of the box on the conveyor and palletizes it onto the appropriate pallet. This controller showcases new cybersecurity protocols including MQTT TLS, the use of a LDAPS server for user access control along with Software PLC capability for cell control and HMI functionality. Additionally, our new Teach Pendant with lighter weight and enhanced performance is featured. Additional demonstrations showcasing FANUC capabilities, including inspection, welding and others will be available, including one of FANUC's Cobot-and-Go pre-engineered solutions. Informative and interactive displays detailing CNC systems, ROBOGUIDE and Zero Down Time (ZDT) software, will also be located within the booth. FANUC America's new technologies will be on display at Booth #2623. Attendees will have the opportunity to see live demonstrations, interact with FANUC's robotics and speak to experts, as well as learn more about how these advanced solutions can benefit their operations. In Booth #8919, FANUC's student booth will feature a variety of classroom-friendly, educational robot demonstrations. Attendees can learn more about FANUC and its innovations at a variety of live events featuring the company's leaders and subject matter experts: About FANUC America Corporation FANUC America Corporation is a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan, and provides industry-leading CNC systems, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs. FANUC's innovative technologies and proven expertise help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability and profitability. Headquartered in Rochester Hills, Mich., FANUC America has facilities throughout North and South America. Visit for more information or explore the CRX line of cobots at
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FANUC Showcases Automated Warehouse Solutions at Promat 2025
Tomorrow's warehouse is powered by automation, and FANUC America is demonstrating how in several all-new applications that enhance efficiency and increase throughput by leveraging AI, vision technologies and innovative robotics. ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FANUC America, a global industrial automation leader, will showcase its latest industrial and collaborative robotic solutions for warehousing and logistics at Promat 2025. The event, held at Chicago's McCormick Place from March 17-20, will feature several all-new applications designed to enhance efficiency and productivity. "As consumer demand for faster delivery and a wider variety of products continues to grow, automation has become an essential driver of FANUC's ongoing innovation," said Anthony Cantrell, Executive Director for Warehouse and Logistics at FANUC America. "By enhancing efficiency and increasing productivity, our wide variety of warehouse solutions are not only meeting the evolving needs of the industry but creating smarter and more rewarding warehouse jobs. Promat 2025 provides an excellent platform for FANUC America to demonstrate our commitment to this sector and the critical role we play in it." Showcased technologies include the following applications: All-New Mobile Robotic Order FulfillmentFeaturing FANUC CRX-10iA/L cobot and OTTO 600 Autonomous Mobile RobotLeveraging the mobility of an autonomous mobile robot, a mounted CRX-10iA/L with 1,418mm of reach retrieves and kits various products while simultaneously parking to charge the mobile robot while unloading products from its AMR-mounted bins to table. All-New Full-Layer Depalletizing Featuring FANUC M-410/800F-32C industrial robot FANUC's new M-410/800F-32C showcases high-payload palletizing, powered by FANUC's new R-50iA controller. Using a powerful modular layer gripper, the robot's 800kg payload allows it to handle extremely heavy product, significantly increasing productivity as it picks and places full layers of product from one pallet to the next. All-New Tote Consolidation Featuring FANUC M-10/12-14D industrial robotDemonstrating pick-and-place technology that improves the warehouse experience for workers, FANUC's M-10/12-14D industrial robot communicates with FANUC's 3DV and 2D iRVision cameras, and an RFID reader, to pick and identify various items for tote consolidation. All-New Label Inspection Featuring FANUC CRX-10iAIn this 3DV vision demonstration, attendees are invited to use the CRX cobot's easy three-button wrist to free-hand teach and program the pass or fail inspection of cardboard package labels. Cart-to-Cart Palletizing and Depalletizing Featuring FANUC's M-710/50-26D curved-arm industrial robotUsing PalletTool and artificial intelligence (or AI) box detection, two 3DV vision mounted cameras identify hard-to-decipher box edges in stock carts, depalletizing and palletizing as they efficiently pick and place into the deep containers. FANUC's M-710/50-26D robot's curved arm allows the robot to seamlessly reach in and out of these narrow carts without difficulty. Vertical Put Wall Pick and PlaceFeaturing FANUC CRX-10iA with Power Motion I Model A PlusFANUC's Power Motion i Model A Plus (PMi-AP) offers CNC-style motion control alongside a CRX-10iA cobot outfitted with FANUC 3DV vision to demonstrate pick-and-place order fulfillment and easy integration of FANUC robots with FANUC CNC. Easy to deploy and scale, automated put walls improve productivity in warehouses and distribution centers by increasing order fulfillment while decreasing labor costs. FANUC America's new technologies will be on display at Booth N-8301. Attendees will have the opportunity to see live demonstrations, interact with FANUC's robotics and speak to experts, as well as learn more about how these advanced solutions can benefit their operations. For more information about FANUC America and its participation in Promat 2025, please visit or explore the CRX line of cobots at About FANUC America Corporation FANUC America Corporation is a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan, and provides industry-leading CNC systems, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs. FANUC's innovative technologies and proven expertise help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability and profitability. FANUC America is headquartered in Rochester Hills, Mich. and has facilities throughout North and South America. For more information, visit our website: or connect with us on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. FANUC America media contact:media@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Fanuc America Corporation Sign in to access your portfolio
