FANUC America Demonstrates Automated Solutions for Welding and Painting at FABTECH 2026
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FANUC America, a global industrial automation leader, will feature advanced automation technologies for the fabrication industry at FABTECH 2026, including advanced welding automation, collaborative robotics, laser processing and paint automation.
Highlights include the FABTECH debut of FANUC's CRX-3iA collaborative robot and P-55/15-21A paint robot, as well as demonstrations showcasing a coordinated-motion welding application featuring a CRX-10iA/L cobot on an integrated seventh-axis rail and an LR-10iA/10 laser processing cell that combines automated laser welding and marking within a single work cell.
"At FABTECH 2026, FANUC is demonstrating how automation is expanding into applications that were once difficult to automate, from vertical-up welding on large structural steel components to collaborative welding systems that simplify deployment and operation," said Eric Potter, FANUC America Vice President, Product Management and Application Engineering, Robot and ROBODRILL. "These technologies help fabricators improve productivity and quality while bringing automation to a broader range of welding and cutting applications."
Innovations in Welding Automation
FANUC's CRX collaborative robots and industrial robots help manufacturers automate welding operations while maintaining the flexibility, precision and ease of use required in today's fabrication environments. At FABTECH, attendees will find a variety of robotic welding demonstrations, including:
Advanced Fabrication Technologies
FANUC will demonstrate robotic technologies that help manufacturers automate cutting and welding processes while improving consistency and production efficiency.
AI-Powered Automation:
FANUC will demonstrate an AI-enabled automation solution that combines Google Cloud, Gemini Enterprise, machine vision and robots to simplify material handling and production support tasks.
New Automated Robotic Painting Solutions
FANUC's paint automation technologies help manufacturers improve coating quality, consistency and process control while increasing production flexibility.
Advanced Automation Technologies
Across its exhibits, FANUC will showcase advanced automation technologies including FANUC iRVision ®, coordinated motion, integrated force control, laser processing, collaborative robotics, Google Cloud, Gemini Enterprise and the latest R-50iA and R-30iB Plus controller platforms. Together, these technologies help manufacturers simplify programming, improve quality and increase flexibility across welding, fabrication, assembly and finishing operations.
About FANUC America Corporation
FANUC America Corporation is a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan and provides industry‑leading CNC systems, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs. FANUC's innovative technologies help manufacturers maximize productivity, reliability, and profitability. Headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan, FANUC America has facilities throughout North and South America. Learn more at www.fanucamerica.com or explore collaborative robots at crx.fanucamerica.com.
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