In February, our readers were drawn to stories about humanoids, surgical robotics, advances in AI, and industry trends.
FANUC Tech Transfer includes tutorials for robot and cobot users
FANUC Tech Transfer is a website with free training videos to help users learn how to use and troubleshoot the company’s robots.
Watch Out adds autonomy to CNC cells for precise production
Watch Out has automated precision machining for aerospace customers and is looking to help reshore production.
New FANUC heavyweight industrial robot can lift up to 500 kg
The FANUC M-950iA has a reach of 2,830 mm, and the range of motion on the robot’s J3 axis allows it to flip over backward.
FANUC to display industrial, collaborative robots for food and packaging
From food-grade cobots to stainless industrial robots, FANUC plans to show a wide range of real-world applications.
CIIF 2024 shows major robotics trends in China
CIIF 2024 showed the latest in China’s robotics industry, from cobots and industrial automation to humanoids.
RBR50 Spotlight: ROBEL repairs railways using FANUC robots
Electric Sheep won RBR50 startup of the year for its novel vertical business model, automating commercial landscaping.
Counting inventory with Nokia AIMS smart drone technology
Paul Heitlinger discusses the new drone-based inventory tracking solution from Nokia.
FANUC’s new robot controller offers cybersecurity, remote maintenance functions
FANUC’s R-50iA features enhanced robot control performance, which improves the signal output and sensor tracking on the robot’s motion path.
RBR50 Spotlight: FANUC produces one-millionth industrial robot
FANUC produced one-millionth industrial robot in August 2023, earning it RBR50 recognition.
7 cobots released so far in 2024
A look at some of the new collaborative robots released this year and the trend toward larger, higher-payload cobots.
FANUC America opens new $110M robotics and automation campus in Michigan
FANUC America says it has expanded its footprint to more than 2 million square feet and has created over 400 jobs since 2019.
FANUC launches explosion-proof painting cobot
FANUC America introduced the CRX-10iA/L, its first explosion-proof painting cobot with a payload of 10 kg and reach of 1418mm.
Ruland Manufacturing taps Flexxbotics for robotic machine tending
The machine tending system from Flexxbotics enables Ruland’s UR cobots to communicate directly with its FANUC RoboDrill machinery.
FANUC robots to integrate Wandelbots Teaching
Wandelbots, the Dresden, Germany-based robotics software developer, announced that it has added FANUC to its portfolio of robotics manufacturers.
Micropsi control software now compatible with FANUC robots
MIRAI controller generates robot movements directly and in real time through human demonstration.
FANUC profits up nearly 5% in Q2
FANUC saw strong demand for robots in lithium-ion battery plants due to growth in the electric vehicle market.
FANUC revamps 35 kg payload cobot arm
FANUC’s CR-35iB is intended to work safely alongside humans in applications that would usually require lift assist devices.
FANUC adds 3 models to CRX cobot series
The latest CRX cobots are meant to complement FANUC’s existing line of CR and CRX cobots that now total 11 cobot model variations.
FANUC announces higher payload material handling robot
With a 1000 kg payload, a 3,253mm horizontal reach, and a 4,297mm vertical reach the M-1000iA is ready to go to work.
5 mistakes robotics startups should avoid
New opportunities are attracting more pioneers of new robotic applications, here are five pitfalls automation industry startups need to avoid.
FANUC introduces compact LR-10iA/10 robot arm
FANUC America’s LR-10iA/10 robot is designed for machine tending, assembly, dispensing, material removal, picking, packaging and part transfer.