Case Studies
Case Studies
Radiator Maker Modernizes Operations to Meet Rising Demand
Trantech partnered with WeldBot to replace outdated brazing with FANUC ARC Mate robotics, raising throughput 30%, cutting rework up to 80%, and modernizing radiator manufacturing operations.
FANUC-Controlled CNC Machine Helps Bridge Skills Gap
Van Buren Tech equips students with real-world CNC skills using FANUC-controlled machines, giving future manufacturers hands-on experience in programming, setup, and shop-floor problem solving.
Smart Automation, Safer Workspaces: How One Manufacturer Doubled Production
To reduce hazardous lead handling, an industrial manufacturer partnered with Automation Solutions Inc. to deploy FANUC robots, doubling output while improving safety and cycle time.
How Automation Helped a 165-Year-Old Manufacturer Stay in the U.S.
Faced with doubling production in a fixed footprint, Wilson Bohannan partnered with Acme Manufacturing to deploy FANUC robots, tripling padlock output while improving quality and worker safety.
How One Manufacturer Transformed Its Operations to Handle Surging Sales
Faced with surging product sales, the manufacturer of sustainable flexible packaging Polykar recognized that their existing operations couldn’t scale efficiently to meet growing customer demand. The solution was simple: automation. The goal was to integrate a robotic system that would guarantee employee satisfaction and retention while increasing output. Polykar enlisted FANUC Authorized System Integrator Vention to help them.
Metal Fabricator Reduces Cycle Time by 95% with FANUC Cobot Welder
By adopting a FANUC CRX cobot with laser welding, Great Lakes Stainless reduced weld time from three hours to 15 minutes, delivering smoother finishes and major productivity gains.
Metal Stamper Overcomes Labor Shortage with Automation Upgrade
Struggling with labor shortages and an aging system, Pentaflex partnered with JR Automation to deploy FANUC robotics, cutting labor needs while improving output, flexibility, and quality.
Candy Maker Increases Productivity with First-Time Automation
By partnering with Delkor Systems, Kenny’s Candy automated packaging lines to hit up to 70 packages per minute — driving major productivity gains while creating more higher‑value roles for workers.
FANUC Drives Green Hydraulic Power’s Eco-Friendly Manufacturing Solution
Using FANUC CNC and servos, Green Hydraulic Power delivers hydraulic pressure only when needed — cutting energy use up to 70%, lowering noise by 20 dB, and enabling smarter, ergonomic operations.
Publisher Friesens Increases Output, Ensures a Future-Ready Workforce with Automation
By partnering with Innovair Automation, Friesens used FANUC robots to improve safety, increase throughput, avoid new hires, and support its goal to double revenue with the same workforce.
First-Ever Robotic Paint Repair Solution on a Moving Automotive Line
GM partnered with 3M and Inovision to automate paint inspection and repair on a moving line, delivering consistent finishes, lower costs, and reduced reliance on manual inspection.
Emergency Vehicle Maker Tackles Labor Shortage and Enhances Efficiency through Automation and AI
By working with GrayMatter Robotics, Life Line automated ambulance sanding using a FANUC robot — reducing finishing time by up to 40% while easing physical strain and reallocating labor.
Robotic Metal Finishing Solution Automates a Challenging Manual Task
By partnering with Acme Manufacturing, Charter Wire replaced a hazardous manual grinding process with FANUC robotics — achieving perfect finishes, lower scrap, and higher employee satisfaction.
FANUC-Controlled Friction Stir Welding Machine Helps Advance US Manufacturing
Partnering with Quickmill, CTC built a FANUC‑driven friction stir welding machine that welds large, thick steel plates in one pass while adjusting in real time and capturing key data.
New Cobot Transforms Safety and Production at Groupe TAQ
By deploying Premier Tech’s TOMA palletizing system with a FANUC CRX cobot, Groupe TAQ reduced physical strain, minimized injuries, and reassigned employees to more engaging tasks.
Hutchison Inc. Boosts Production with Launch of Robotic Welding
Facing labor shortages, Hutchison Inc. partnered with Colewell Automation to deploy FANUC robotic welding — boosting gate output by at least 37%, improving consistency, and reducing overtime.
Robotic Assembly of Steel Pool Panels Helps Pool Manufacturer Control Cost, Labor Issues
By deploying a fully automated FANUC robotic assembly line, Latham Pools reduced labor dependence, controlled rising costs, and increased efficiency at its Fort Wayne facility.
Robots Create Safer, More Efficient Process for Advanced Drainage Systems
By partnering with JR Automation, ADS automated the handling, strapping, and palletizing of 10‑foot pipes — reducing safety risks, minimizing downtime, and increasing production efficiency.
Robotic Polishing System Helps Manufacture Quality Guitar Hardware
By partnering with Adaptec Solutions, Hipshot automated polishing of its Bass Xtender key using FANUC robotics — boosting consistency, quality, and production while freeing staff for higher‑value work.
Rural Manufacturer Facing Welder Shortage Turns to FANUC’s Arc Welding Robots for Fabrication
By adopting FANUC robotic welding systems, The Will‑Burt Co. achieved 3 – 4x welding efficiency, improved quality, and unlocked millions in added fabrication capacity.
Robots Enhance Efficiency at Millennium Recycling
By partnering with Waste Robotics, Millennium Recycling deployed FANUC robots at the infeed to remove contaminants, reduce clogs, boost efficiency, and support workers amid labor shortages.
Automation Helps Seibel Modern Successfully Tackle Large Welding Project
To deliver three miles of bridge fencing, Seibel Modern unified operations with a FANUC CRX-10iA/L cobot — cutting touch-up work by 50% and accelerating production.
Vickers Engineering Thrives: FANUC Automation Fuels Competitive Edge
By integrating a FANUC CRX cobot with ROBODRILL machining centers, Vickers Engineering improved machine tending efficiency, reliability, and operator collaboration — fueling continued growth.
MDS Enhances Efficiency and Quality with Robotic Welding Solution
With Acieta’s FastARC® 2HT welding cell and a FANUC arc welding robot, MDS Manufacturing boosted output, reduced rework, and achieved predictable lead times — exceeding expectations.
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