FANUC, the global leader in CNCs, robotics, and robomachines, opened a new robotics and automation headquarters in Aguascalientes, Mexico on July 14.
The new 109,000 square foot facility will provide sales, demonstrations, training, engineering and customer service. The grand opening will include welcome remarks from the governor of Aguascalientes and FANUC corporate executives, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony, facility tours, and a large showroom filled with robotic and CNC demonstrations.
“We’re expanding to better serve our customer base of automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and other manufacturers in Mexico and Latin America looking for automation solutions,” says Mike Cicco, president and CEO, FANUC America. “We’ve seen a significant increase in demand for our products in this market, so having a larger facility underscores our commitment to helping companies improve their production processes and compete on a global scale.”
FANUC Mexico will demonstrate a variety of automation technologies designed to help customers increase their production capabilities, overcome labor issues and remain competitive, including:
CNC and ROBOMACHINE Demonstrations
- FANUC’s Visual Twindemonstration offering an exciting new way to see part production while highlighting FANUC’s end-to-end digitalization solutions for the machine shop.
- CNC Simulatordesigned for classroom or shop training, providing students and trainees with exposure to FANUC CNC controlswithout the need for a full machine.
- FANUC's new ROBODRILLADV Plus vertical machining center featuring FANUC’s new tapping spindle combined with the latest FANUC Intelligent Human Machine Interface (iHMI).
- The Quick and Simple Startup of Robotization(QSSR) package that simplifies the connection of a FANUC robot to a ROBODRILL, including setup, programming, and operation.QSSR makes it easy to automate a machine tending process by implementing a variety of standard components and options.
Robotic Demonstrations
- Collaborative tote picking - a FANUC CR-15iAcollaborative robot using an overhead mount iRVision® 3DV/600 Vision Sensor picks random consumer products from a tote and places them into an outfeed tote.The system highlights the speed and accuracy of the 3DV/600 Vision Sensor and its ability to detect and pick a variety of products, similar to applications found in warehousing and distribution.
- Collaborative hands-on – A FANUC CRX-10iA collaborativerobot will allowattendees to use its hand guidance feature. FANUC recently expanded its popular series of CRX collaborative robots with several new models. Now, the company offers 11 CRX and CR cobot model variations able to handle products from 4 to 35kg.
- Cosmetic packing - a FANUC SR-3iA SCARArobot demonstrates high-speed cosmetic packaging.The robot uses iRVision to pick products from a magazine tray and place them into a package at very high speeds.
- Flexible coordinated welding - featuring FANUC’s M-900iBheavy payload material handling robot and two FANUC ARC Matewelding robots.
- Visual Circular tracking - a FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S robot uses 2D iRvision to locate random products on a circular conveyor.The cell is equipped with FANUC’s Dual Check Safety (DCS) software, designed to keep operators, robots and tooling completely safe.
FANUC America Corporation, a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan, provides industry-leading CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs. From small shops to large assembly operations, companies rely on FANUC automation to improve productivity, increase quality, maximize profits and maintain a competitive edge. Visit www.fanucamerica.com
