FANUC
Fanuc or Fanuc Ltd (ファナック株式会社 Fanukku Kabushkigaisha) (TYO: 6954) is a Japanese electomechanical manufacturer specializing in robotics. It is one of the largest maker of industrial robots in the world. It is part of the Furukawa Group.
Fanuc is listed on the Nikkei Stock exchange, Section 1, 6954. It is headquarted in Yamanashi Prefecture. It's roots are from Fujitsu and Fanuc Ltd. became independent and was established in 1972. Among Fanuc's biggest clients are many Japanese automobile and electronics manufacturers. Fanuc probably more than any other Japanese company has been instrumental in developing Japan's image as a producer of precision and quality equipment. Use of industrial robots has allowed companies like Panasonic in Amagasaki to run factories which produces 2 million television sets a month (mostly high end plasma lcd screens including the world's largest at 103 inches), with just 15 people.[1]
Fanuc has joint ventures, subsidiaries, and sales offices on 5 continents and over 22 countries.
Fanuc America
FANUC Robotics America, Inc. is the leading supplier of robotic automation in North and South America. It offers over 175 robot model variations to meet the needs of a wide range of applications. It also produces software, controls, and vision products that aid in the development of state-of-the-art robotic systems. Headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan., FANUC Robotics has ten regional locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
The company provides these systems for a variety of industries - from automotive and fabricated metals to medical devices and plastics. The company began in 1982 as a joint venture between FANUC LTD and General Motors Corporation, named GMFanuc Robotics Corporation. A staff of 70 began work at the GM Technical Center in Warren, Michigan.
In 1992, the company became a wholly owned subsidiary of FANUC LTD of Oshino-mura, Japan. FANUC Robotics Europe S.A., a sister company, is headquartered in Luxembourg, and serves customers throughout Europe. Sales, service and support are provided worldwide.
GE Fanuc
GE Fanuc is a joint venture between General Electric and Fanuc.
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