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Medical Device Manufacturing Automation Solutions

FANUC provides robots, CNC systems and ROBODRILL machining solutions for manufacturers producing medical device components, surgical products, implants, diagnostic equipment and other medical supplies.
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Automation Equipment for Medical Device Manufacturing

Medical device and equipment manufacturers need consistent, precise production processes for components, surgical products, implants, diagnostic equipment and medical supplies. FANUC provides automation technologies that can support these manufacturing requirements across a range of production environments.

FANUC robots, CNC systems and ROBODRILL machining centers can be used for medical device manufacturing applications such as precision machining, machine tending, assembly, inspection, material handling and packaging. Our team can help identify FANUC automation solutions suited to your manufacturing application.

Featured Products

Featured Automation Products for Medical Device Manufacturing

FANUC offers machining and robotic automation products that can support medical device manufacturing processes, from precision component machining and machine tending to assembly, inspection, material handling and packaging.

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SCARA Series Robots

FANUC's SCARA Robots are a powerful pick-and-place robot solution for manufacturing operations that require increased speed and repeatability.

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LR Mate Series Robots

FANUCs LR Mate Series robots are your best compact robot solution for fast handling and processing parts up to 7 kg across a whole range of industries.

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Clean Room Robots

FANUC Clean Room Robots for Medical Device Manufacturing

FANUC clean room robots support automated handling, assembly and machine-tending applications in medical device manufacturing and laboratory environments. Available models feature enclosed, compact designs, IP67 protection and configurations capable of meeting ISO Class 5 clean-room requirements while maintaining speed and repeatability.

Benefits

Benefits of Automation in Medical Device Manufacturing

FANUC automation technologies can help medical device manufacturers create consistent, flexible production processes for machining, assembly, inspection, material handling and packaging applications.

Consistent Production

Robots and CNC systems perform programmed operations consistently, supporting repeatable machining, handling, assembly and packaging processes.

Precision and Repeatability

FANUC robots, CNC systems and ROBODRILL machining centers support applications that require precise motion, tight tolerances and repeatable positioning.

Flexible Automation

A range of robot types, CNC technologies and application-specific options helps manufacturers automate different products, processes and production requirements.

Increased Productivity

Automation can keep repetitive processes moving while reducing manual handling and supporting efficient production workflows.

Improved Worker Utilization

Robots can perform repetitive, strenuous or tedious tasks, allowing employees to focus on work that requires human judgment and specialized skills.

Support for Demanding Environments

Available FANUC robot configurations can support clean-room, laboratory and washdown applications with specific environmental requirements.

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Applications

Medical Device Manufacturing Automation Applications

FANUC automation technologies support a range of applications in medical device and equipment production.

  • Precision machining: Produce medical parts with complex geometries and tight tolerances.
  • Machine tending: Automate part loading, unloading and transfer between processes.
  • Assembly and dispensing: Handle components, apply adhesives and support device assembly.
  • Inspection and sorting: Identify, inspect, orient and sort components with robotic vision.
  • Laboratory automation: Handle vials, tubes and samples while tending laboratory equipment.
  • Packaging and palletizing: Automate labeling, pouching, packing, tray loading and palletizing.
Application Videos

Medical Device Automation Solutions

These medical device automation solutions were developed by FANUC system integrators using FANUC robots and vision technologies. View the applications in operation and contact the featured integrator to discuss a similar solution.

Laboratory and Material Handling Automation

See how FANUC robots and vision technologies automate vial handling, sample processing, tube sorting, barcode verification, and automated storage and retrieval.

Medical Vial Tray Packing

FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7C delivers precise, vision-guided vial pick and place automation for clean, reliable material handling.

EIS Automation

Video courtesy of EIS Automation

Robotic Retrieval System for Orthodontic Order Processing

FANUC collaborative and industrial robots handle loading, barcode verification, storage, and retrieval of custom orthodontic aligners within an automated ASRS.

APT

Video courtesy of APT

Robotic Lab Sample Processing System

A robotic lab system automates sample processing with centrifuge tending, pipetting, vortexing, and sample transfer using FANUC robots.

Isthmus Engineering & Manufacturing

Video courtesy of Isthmus Engineering & Manufacturing

Robotic Sample Tube Sorter

FANUC M‑10iD and LR Mate robots handle and sort research tubes, moving containers from conveyors into assigned rack positions.

Big Sky Engineering Inc.

Video courtesy of Big Sky Engineering Inc.

Medical Device Assembly and Inspection

View robotic solutions for medical device assembly, adhesive application, component inspection, part transfer, and reject handling.

High-Speed Medical Device Component Inspection

Vision inspects medical device components as FANUC SR‑3iA and SR‑6iA robots handle tray loading, part transfer, and reject segregation.

McAlister Design & Automation

Video courtesy of McAlister Design & Automation

Medical IV Device Assembly – Wauseon Machine

An automated medical device assembly cell uses multiple FANUC SR‑3iA SCARA robots and an 18‑station dial for assembly, inspection, and unloading.

Integrion Automation

Video courtesy of Integrion Automation

Medical Syringe Assembly System

An automated medical syringe assembly system uses FANUC LR Mate robots for precise part handling and assembly.

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Video courtesy of Farason Corporation

Medical Device Adhesive Cell

A medical device adhesive cell uses vision‑guided robotics to accurately apply and UV‑cure adhesive along a device mounted on a rotating mandrel.

RND Automation

Video courtesy of RND Automation

Medical Cobot Capper

FANUC CRX‑5iA with 3D vision identifies, picks, scans, uncaps, and sorts randomly oriented medical vials, streamlining preparation for lab processing.

Big Sky Engineering Inc.

Video courtesy of Big Sky Engineering Inc.

Medical Product Packaging and Palletizing

See FANUC robots automate diagnostic product pouching, tray loading, packaging, and palletizing applications.

Automated Diagnostic Slide Pouching System

FANUC SCARA and delta robots handle diagnostic slides, printing pouch data and forming, filling, and sealing pouches automatically.

ATC Automation Simi Valley

Video courtesy of ATC Automation Simi Valley

IV Fluid Bag Palletization

A tray fill system uses multiple FANUC robots to pick liquid‑filled bags, load moving trays, palletize full trays, and recirculate empty trays.

Simplimatic Automation Inc.

Video courtesy of Simplimatic Automation Inc.

FAQ

Medical Device Manufacturing Automation FAQs

Find answers about FANUC robots, CNC systems, ROBODRILL machining centers, and automation applications for medical device and equipment manufacturing.

FANUC technologies can support precision machining, machine tending, assembly, dispensing, inspection, material handling, laboratory sample processing, packaging, labeling, and palletizing applications.

FANUC provides industrial and collaborative robots, CNC systems, ROBODRILL machining centers, robotic vision systems, servo motors, and spindle motors for use in medical device manufacturing applications.

FANUC industrial, collaborative, and SCARA robots can support medical device assembly processes such as component handling, insertion, adhesive application, inspection, part transfer, and unloading.

FANUC robots equipped with vision technologies can identify, inspect, orient, and sort medical components. These systems can also support tray loading, part transfer, barcode verification, and reject segregation.

Yes. FANUC offers clean-room robot models for automated applications in medical device manufacturing and laboratory environments. Available models include compact, enclosed designs and configurations capable of meeting ISO Class 5 clean-room requirements.

FANUC robots can automate laboratory processes such as vial handling, tube sorting, sample transfer, pipetting, vortexing, centrifuge tending, barcode verification, and storage and retrieval.

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