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Cobot and Go: Sanding That Delivers Craftsmanship at Scale

Faced with ongoing labor shortages and the physical demands of manual sanding, woodworking manufacturers are in search of smarter, more consistent finishing solutions. Enter the Rapid Series Sanding s…

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Future-Proofing the Manufacturing Workforce: The Role of Industry in Education

The role that automation plays in the future of our country has never been more rel​e​vant​.As companies bring production back to the U.S., reshoring manufacturing is becoming increasingly important. Thi…

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Connecting FANUC CNCs to Robots with Robot ON-SITE

Robotic automation in CNC machine tending can offer a huge competitive edge through increased production and efficiency for shops of all sizes. However, integrating a robot or cobot with the CNC machi…

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FANUC’s Flexible Robotic Wet Machining: A Smarter, More Adaptable Approach to Industrial Machining

As industries continue to seek innovative ways to enhance productivity and reduce costs, FANUC’s Flexible Robotic Wet Machining represents a significant leap forward in manufacturing technology. By co…

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FANUC America Deepens Commitment to Workforce Development at SkillsUSA 2025

For the first time, FANUC America stepped into a new role at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference as an official partner, marking a powerful evolution in its long-standing comm…

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Welding Cobots: The Comprehensive Guide to Collaborative Robotic Welding

Welding cobots, a term derived from ​‘collaborative robots,’ are an innovative solution for robotic welding. Unlike these traditional welding robots, cobots are designed to work alongside humans in a s…

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Cobot Palletizers Evolve with Longer Reach, Heavier Payloads and Easy Interfaces

Robotic palletizing has been a game changer in packaging lines and warehouses for decades, but some consider automation not an option due to concerns like space limitations and lack of robotic program…

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What Is Layer Palletizing? Streamline Your End-of-Line Automation

What Is Layer Palletizing?In today’s distribution and manufacturing environments, the physical demands on warehouse personnel are considerable — with individual workers moving thousands of pounds per …

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True 5-Axis Simulation with FANUC's Smart Digital Twin

True 5‑axis simulation is critical to manufacturers using advanced machining processes. Digitalization solutions provide value throughout a production facility by increasing efficiency and flexibility…

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FANUC Introduces User-Friendly Wrist Buttons Across CRX Cobot Lineup

Further simplifying its easy-to-use collaborative robots (also known as cobots), FANUC America has rolled out wrist button functionality across its lineup. This enhancement enables direct teaching via…

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Ten Steps to Optimize Your CNC Equipment

A portion of this article first appeared in the March 2025 issue of Canadian Metalworking.With the new advances in CNC technology, now is a great time for machine shops to critically take a look at pr…

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FANUC America Joins Michigan’s Oakland County Tech Collaboration as Keystone Company

An advanced technology hub — diverse in industry and rich in cutting-edge research — is taking root in Metro Detroit. Michigan’s Oakland County, home to FANUC America’s Rochester Hills headquarters, is wh…

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Fast, Easy, and Ready-to-Deploy Cobot Solutions

We’re simplifying manufacturing with the launch of a new web tool that allows companies of all sizes to easily search for ready-to-go collaborative robot (or cobot) solutions that are pre-engineered, …

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Why Custom Medical Implants Still Need CNC Machining

A portion of this article first appeared in the January/​February 2025 issue of Today’s Medical Developments.For 2025, there are tremendous opportunities for using the latest CNCs and related technolog…

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Next Generation CNC and Servo Systems

With an installation base of more than 5 million CNCs and over 60 years of CNC technology development experience, FANUC is a world leader in factory automation. To kickoff this year, we are proud to p…

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Your Road Map to Pre-Engineered Cobot Systems

First appeared in Quality Magazine Since their debut, collaborative robots have been touted as the gateway to automation. Safe to work alongside humans, intuitive to use, easy to program, and mor…

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FANUC Canada Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters

In a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, FANUC unveiled its new Canadian Headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario to industry partners, customers and media today. The new facility, which will serve…

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What Is A Cobot?

Collaborative robots, or cobots, have increasingly become an integral part of modern industry. Their emergence marks a significant shift in how automation is perceived and implemented across many indu…

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Shaping Tomorrow: The Crucial Role of Early Exposure in Automation Careers

As someone deeply passionate about the field of robotics and automation, data from the 2024 Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute Talent Study suggesting that half of the 3.8 million manufacturing …

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FANUC America Debuts New Food-Grade Cobot

The adoption of robotics in the food industry is a significant trend driven by the need to meet stringent safety and quality standards. Fueled by consumer demand for safe, convenient and high-quality …

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Students Get Hands On with Robots at FANUC on Manufacturing Day

Earlier this month, FANUC America headquarters hosted students from Novi High School, in Novi, MI, for Oakland County’s 10th anniversary of Manufacturing Day. Inside FANUC’s manufacturing floor and ro…

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How an 18-Month Automation Program Launched a Career

Alec Crook didn’t know much about advanced automation and robotics when he was in high school, but knew he liked taking things apart and wanted to do something hands-on.“I signed up to go to Utah Stat…

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FANUC America’s West Campus Grand Opening

Highlights of the Festivities included Robotic Ribbon Cutting, Dignitaries and Advanced Automation ActivitiesOver 400 guests flocked to FANUC America’s massive West Campus Grand Opening to see the 650…

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Choosing a Robot for Laser Welding Applications

In the dynamic landscape of modern manufacturing, the convergence of collaborative robots (cobots), high performance industrial robots, and cutting-edge laser technology has revolutionized production …

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CRX Cobot Welding Robot in Collaboration with Manual Welder

Your Road Map to Pre-Engineered Cobot Systems

Unlock pre-engineered cobot systems to boost manufacturing automation — now’s the time to invest in customized automation solutions for your business.

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CRX arc welding

What Is A Cobot?

Learn what a cobot is, how collaborative robots differ from traditional robots, and how they improve safety, productivity, and flexibility.

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CRX 30i A Food Grade Palletizer

FANUC America Debuts New Food-Grade Cobot

The new CRX-30iA food-grade cobot offers top reach and payload in its class, improving efficiency and consistency in food and beverage applications.

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Food & Beverage