ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – (October 2, 2024) – FANUC, a global industrial automation leader, will showcase the latest automation technologies for the fabrication industry at FABTECH 2024, Oct. 15-17, in Orlando. From collaborative robots that can weld safely alongside humans to the world’s first explosion-proof paint cobot, innovative and easy-to-use robotics will demonstrate real-world applications in FANUC America booths.

• In Main Booth #W-4817, attendees can find a variety of FANUC’s robot and cobot welding and laser solutions, from precision welding to high-speed laser cutting.
• In Paint Booth #W-2729, attendees will see various demonstrations, including the brand-new CRX Paint Cobot, which delivers flawless results – whether in automotive coatings or intricate designs – while offering precision, flexibility and easy operation.

All-new demonstrations include two innovative collaborative robot welding applications, in addition to the FABTECH debut of the FANUC M-950iA industrial robot showcasing high rigidity and precision via friction-stir welding.

Innovations in Welding Automation

Easy-to-use CRX cobots offer the same accuracy and repeatability as all FANUC robots, with the added benefit of simple programming, the ability to work safely and in close proximity to humans. At FABTECH, attendees will find a variety of FANUC collaborative robot demonstrations, including:

• Flexibility and Efficiency: Welding near human operators requires flexibility as well as efficiency, demonstrated by the CRX-10iA/L cobot—mounted on an integrated 7th robot transfer unit (RTU)—which simulates ARC welding at one station while an operator loads the second station.
• Drop Center Positioning: Showcasing the impressively long 1,889 mm reach of the new CRX-30iA/L cobot, an ARC welding demonstration of a skid steer cab on an integrated auxiliary axis showcases ease in handling large components.
• Easy Programming: An all-new FANUC programming interface with buttons on the wrist allows welders with little to no robotic experience to create programs easily, as evidenced by the CRX-10iA/L cobot—with a 10 kg payload and 1,418 mm reach—in a live welding demonstration.
• Rigid Precision: Making its FABTECH debut, the M-950iA/500 heavyweight robot features a wider range of motion, offering an impressive 500 kg payload capacity and 2,830 mm reach, showcased in a new friction stir welding demonstration featuring a StirRob Friction Stir Welding Head by FPT Industrie.
• High-Speed Laser Cutting: The new M-800/60-20B, FANUC’s next-gen, high-accuracy industrial robot, will showcase high-speed laser cutting, connected to a TRUMPF TRUFiber 4001 P and LaserMech FiberCUT STa. Cut holes are generated with Shape Gen software for easy single point teaching.

New Automated Robotic Painting Solutions

FANUC’s Paint Booth will highlight the benefits of robotic painting solutions for operations of all sizes and needs. With the industry’s widest range of paint robots that increase production and keep workers safe, we’ll be showing our latest innovative products for the painting, powder and/or gel coating with fiberglass reinforcement industries, including:

• The New Paint Cobot, Now Available: As the first explosion-proof collaborative paint robot available globally, the CRX-10iA/L Paint unlocks the benefits of flexible automation for more companies, including high-mix, low volume operations. Be sure to see it in action at the show!
• Cobot Inspection for Paint: To help ensure a perfect finish every time, the CRX-10iA/L will demonstrate its ability to perform detailed color matching inspection tasks even in the smallest of spaces.
• Visual Tracking for Boosting Production: We’ll be featuring a FANUC P-40iA paint robot using iRVision 3DV and the new Visual Tracking for PaintTool software to quickly and reliably track and paint randomly oriented parts. Working in tandem, a CRX-20iA using iRPickTOOL and iRVision software will load/unload guitars.
• Versatile Paint Automation: Highlighting how FANUC paint robots are perfect for automating the painting of smaller and more challenging parts, the P-40iA paint robot will use coordinated motion with a turntable to precisely paint plastic automotive pieces.

Factory Automation and IoT

In the main FANUC booth, we’ll display the latest FANUC CNC products that enable machine tool builders to go to market with the best equipment possible. Our demos will highlight our powerful and energy efficient new Alpha i-D Servo System as well as our dedicated CNCs for laser cutting machines.

For operations looking for shopfloor connectivity solutions, we’ll be showcasing our IoT station featuring MT-Link i, which provides real-time equipment status as well as critical production and maintenance info to fuel data-driven business decisions.

FANUC experts will participate in several conference sessions at FABTECH. For more information visit.

About FANUC America Corporation

FANUC America Corporation is a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan, and provides industry-leading CNC systems, robotics and factory automation. FANUC’s innovative technologies and proven expertise help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability and profitability. FANUC America is headquartered at 3900 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, and has facilities throughout North and South America. For more information, please call: 888-FANUC-US (888-326-8287) or visit our website: https://www.fanucamerica.com. Also, connect with us on YouTube, X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. 

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