FANUC Robotics

FANUC robots collaborate with each other

FANUC robots collaborate with each other

At the PPMA Total Exhibition, on the FANUC stand (C50), FANUC is taking robotic safety a further leap into the future. A collaborative robot, or cobot, designed for working safely with human colleagues, will be challenged to work alongside a caged cell containing a conventional robot. Over the last couple of years, the first generation […]

By June 1, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
FANUC boosts payload and envelope of M20-iA family

FANUC boosts payload and envelope of M20-iA family

FANUC Robotics UK has enlarged its M20-iA family of is based on the same kinematics and engineering as the existing M20-iA/10M and M20-iA/20M robots, but with enhanced payload that broadens its application envelope, making it an attractive investment proposition. The M20-iA/35M can be fitted with a multi-purpose gripper for high-speed pick and placing and for […]

By May 20, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
FANUC to move to new UK headquarters

FANUC to move to new UK headquarters

FANUC UK will be moving its UK headquarters to a state of the art building at Ansty Park, Coventry. The 107,000 sq ft building will be developed by Highbridge Properties in partnership with HCA on a seven acre landscape site and is due for completion early in 2017. The building will comprise a 56,000 sq […]

By May 13, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
Collaborative robots are bringing down the fences

Collaborative robots are bringing down the fences

Collaborative robots – or cobots as most are affectionately known – are bringing the fences down in manufacturing and production facilities all over the world. Unlike early industrial robots that had to be isolated behind a protective cage, this new wave of robots comes equipped with sensors, vision and, in most cases, plenty of programmed […]

By April 29, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
FANUC highlights CR-7iA cobot at Foodex 2016

FANUC highlights CR-7iA cobot at Foodex 2016

FANUC shared a stand with Abar Automation stand at this year’s Foodex Show, and visitors to the stand were handed a free can of soft drink by FANUC’s latest collaborative robot – the CR-7iA. Based on FANUC’s first mass produced collaborative robot – theCR-35iA – this new robot has a payload of 7kg and the […]

By April 27, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
FANUC UK brings CR35iA cobot to MACH 2016

FANUC UK brings CR35iA cobot to MACH 2016

For the first time in the UK, visitors to the MACH event will see the FANUC CR35iA – a heavy lifting collaborative robot which enables humans and machines to work together without the need for safety fences. The robot, which can lift up to 35 kg, is the first of many collaborative robots to be […]

By March 17, 2016 Read More →
FANUC robots flex to medical blister filling needs

FANUC robots flex to medical blister filling needs

Compactness and dexterity were two important features of the anthropomorphic FANUC LR Mate 200iD robot selected by FlexLink for a cutting-edge medical assembly line located in Italy. Combined with a FANUC M-1iA delta robot and an integrated iRVision system, FlexLink completely re-engineered the blister packing operation, automating an intricate and time-intensive job that previously performed […]

By February 18, 2016 Read More →
FANUC robots and safety combine to boost productivity

FANUC robots and safety combine to boost productivity

When implementing a robot cell one of the major considerations must be the safety of operators and people working in the area. Modern robots are almost silent in operation and very fast. Manufacturers can enjoy the best of both worlds of high levels of operator safety combined with optimised productivity using FANUC’s Dual Check Safety […]

By February 15, 2016 Read More →
FANUC launches second collaborative robot

FANUC launches second collaborative robot

FANUC UK has announced the launch of its latest collaborative robot, the CR-7iA, with the ability to lift payloads of up to 7kg. The CR-7iA’s mechanics corresponds to that of the FANUC’s LR Mate-series (LR Mate 200iD) and makes it more accessible for manufacturers looking to handle lighter materials, while working hand-in-hand with human workers. […]

By February 11, 2016 Read More →
FANUC and Pacepacker develop pot swap unit

FANUC and Pacepacker develop pot swap unit

In response to rising retailer demand for mixed product trays, FANUC UK has collaborated with integrator Pacepacker Services to engineer a first-of-its-kind robotic pot swap tray loading system. The robotic pick and place unit swaps pots between cardboard trays combining FANUC’s LR Mate200iD robot with Pacepacker’s new Mixed Tray Loader (MTL) technology. It provides a […]

By February 3, 2016 Read More →