FANUC Corporation and Rockwell Automation, Inc. are announcing an advanced global collaboration to provide customers a more seamless and integrated manufacturing offering. The two companies have expanded their initial collaboration, started 4 years ago, in the CNC and Logix programmable automation controller (Logix PAC) environments with further integration of robotics, ROBOMACHINEs and enterprise software products. The effort will have an initial impact on applications in the automotive industry, where customers can experience benefits of a preferred integration plug-and-play automation and information system.
Dr Eng. Yoshiharu Inaba, President and CEO of FANUC Corporation, says: "FANUC had already been offering flexible open interfaces to complementary automation systems globally. However, FANUC and Rockwell Automation together agree that our globally shared customer base wants a completely integrated automation solution. So, I am proud to announce this advanced global collaboration with Rockwell Automation that allows us to offer a preferred integration solution to our customers around the world."
Rockwell Automation chairman and CEO Keith D. Nosbusch states: "The global collaboration between Rockwell Automation and FANUC is a direct response to our customers' needs for more effective integration across manufacturing disciplines. Integrating FANUC CNC, robot and ROBOMACHINE portfolios with our integrated control and information solutions will result in better manufacturing agility, to help customers achieve a secure connected enterprise."
The two companies will demonstrate the collaborative offerings at IMTS 2014 in the FANUC Booth #S-8919 and Rockwell Automation Booth #E-4979. System integrators, end-users and machine tool builders can see firsthand the benefits these systems bring, including simplified architectures, faster startups, improved synchronisation between platforms, lower maintenance, improved productivity and transparent data access across the entire connected manufacturing enterprise. Demonstrations include:
Similar demonstrations are planned globally at additional events including at JIMTOF (in Tokyo, Japan, 30 October-4 November 2014) and Automation Fair (in Anaheim, CA, 19-20 November 2014).
To learn more about the global collaboration, please visit www.ra.rockwell.com.