The company is anchoring its presence at booth #S40006 with a heavy-duty display featuring the M-950/500F-28A robot, which works in concert with two ARC Mate units to simulate large-scale excavator bucket welding. Beyond heavy equipment, FANUC is emphasizing flexibility for smaller operations. The new 11 kg CRX-3iA collaborative robot is designed for portability, allowing it to be mounted directly onto structural steel with a magnetic base for vertical-up welding in environments like shipyards.
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FANUC Debuts Advanced Robotics for Welding and Painting at FABTECH 2026
At FABTECH 2026 in Rochester Hills, FANUC America is showcasing a new wave of industrial automation, ranging from portable collaborative robots for structural welding to AI-driven material handling. The demonstrations highlight how companies are integrating complex tasks like laser marking and precision painting into single, streamlined work cells.
Innovation extends into finishing processes at booth #S11008, where the debut of the P-55/15-21A paint robot demonstrates integrated line tracking for consistent coating on moving parts. Eric Potter, FANUC America vice president, noted that these systems are intended to bring automation to previously difficult applications, simplifying deployment for fabricators. The exhibit also highlights software advancements, including a collaboration with Google Cloud and Gemini Enterprise that uses AI to interpret handwritten work orders and automate kitting tasks, marking a shift toward more intuitive, human-robot interaction on the factory floor.
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