FANUC
FANUC Corporation is a Japanese publicly traded factory automation company that designs and manufactures CNC systems, industrial robots (100+ models), collaborative robots (CRX series), and ROBOMACHINES (ROBODRILL, ROBOSHOT, ROBOCUT), serving automotive, aerospace, electronics, food, medical, EV, and logistics manufacturers across 105+ countries with over 40 million installed products.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1956
- HeadquartersLisses, France
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What FANUC does
FANUC Corporation is a Japanese publicly traded factory automation company founded in 1956 and headquartered at the foot of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE:6954) and OTC markets (FANUY/FANUF) with a market capitalization of approximately $44.19 billion as of April 2026. The company specializes in factory automation, manufacturing CNC systems (Series 0i-F Plus, 30i/31i/32i-B Plus, 500i-A), industrial robots (100+ models with payloads from 0.5 kg to 2.3 tons and reaches up to 4.7 meters), collaborative robots (CRX series), and the ROBOMACHINES family (ROBODRILL machining centers, ROBOSHOT electric injection molding machines, ROBOCUT wire-cut EDM machines). FANUC operates across more than 105 countries through over 250 locations and reports more than 40 million products installed worldwide, serving manufacturers in automotive, general manufacturing, food and beverage, medical devices, electronics, aerospace, EV manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, plastics, and cosmetics.
The technology stack is vertically integrated: FANUC develops its own CNC controllers, servo and spindle motors, robot controllers (R-50iA with Python and ROS 2 support), and supporting software including ROBOGUIDE for offline simulation, iRVision for vision-based inspection, and IIoT products for OEE and uptime monitoring. Since 2026 the company has prioritized Physical AI integration via strategic collaborations with NVIDIA (Isaac Sim, Omniverse, Jetson Thor, GR00T N) and Google Intrinsic, enabling voice command interpretation, generative Python code creation, and adaptive motion in deployed robots, with over 1,000 robots shipped for physical AI applications since December 2025. Supporting integrations span Vention, Inbolt, Rockwell Automation, Miller Electric, Schneider Packaging, Lyndex-Nikken, Trener Robotics, OTC Industrial Technologies, and Anyware Robotics, building a multi-vendor ecosystem around the FANUC core.
FANUC's revenue model combines hardware sales (industrial robots, CNC systems, ROBOMACHINES) with recurring revenue streams including the MyFANUC digital platform and E-Store, FANUC Plans service contracts, lifetime maintenance, spare parts, FANUC Academy training, and IIoT subscriptions. Distribution is executed through direct regional offices (with dedicated European HQ in Luxembourg and 20+ interconnected European warehouses providing 24/7 parts dispatch), a network of certified system integrators, and active presence at industry exhibitions including Automate, MODEX, Hannover Messe, and Smart Factory Expo. Pricing is quote-based through regional offices and integrators, with FANUC Plans offering customizable service packages structured as multi-year contracts.
FANUC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FANUC
- Legal name
- FANUC Corporation
- Website
- https://fanuc.eu
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1956
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- FANUC Corporation is a Japanese publicly traded factory automation company that designs and manufactures CNC systems, industrial robots (100+ models), collaborative robots (CRX series), and ROBOMACHINES (ROBODRILL, ROBOSHOT, ROBOCUT), serving automotive, aerospace, electronics, food, medical, EV, and logistics manufacturers across 105+ countries with over 40 million installed products.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FANUC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Robotics and Automation
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
- SIC
- Motors & Generators (3621)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial Robots (Articulated, SCARA, Delta, Cartesian) (IMAHAHAA), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK), Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL)
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Where FANUC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lisses
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices27 records
Markets served
FANUC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Robots and Cobots: Sale of industrial robot arms and collaborative robots including articulated robots, SCARA, delta robots, painting robots, and palletizing robots. FANUC offers over 100 models with diverse payload and reach capabilities.
- CNC Systems and Drives: CNC (Computer Numerical Control) systems, servo motors, spindle motors, and drive systems for machine tools. Products include FANUC Series 0i-F Plus, 30i/31i/32i-B Plus, and Power Motion i-A Plus.
- ROBOMACHINES: Compact CNC machining centers (ROBODRILL), electric injection moulding machines (ROBOSHOT), and wire-cut EDM machines (ROBOCUT).
- IIoT Solutions and Software: Industrial Internet of Things products for smart factory solutions, robot software with 250+ functions, simulation software, and digital twin technologies.
- Customer Service and Support: Lifetime maintenance support, spare parts availability, 24/7 support, remote technical support via FANUC Assisted Reality, training through FANUC Academy, and FANUC Plans service packages.
- Remanufacturing and Regeneration: Refurbishment of existing products and regeneration programs to extend product lifecycle while providing eco-friendly alternatives.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Standard product pricing with FANUC Plans service options |
| Subscription | Monthly | E-Store for digital services and spare parts |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
FANUC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FANUC manufactures and sells industrial robots (100+ models with payloads up to 2.3 tons and reaches up to 4.7 meters), collaborative robots (CRX series with payloads up to 50 kg), CNC systems and servo drives, and compact ROBOMACHINES including ROBODRILL machining centers, ROBOSHOT electric injection moulding machines, and ROBOCUT wire-cut EDM machines. The company complements its hardware with ROBOGUIDE simulation software, IIoT smart factory solutions, R-50iA robot controllers with Python/ROS 2 support, and lifetime service through FANUC Academy training and FANUC Plans service packages.
Product overview
FANUC is a comprehensive factory automation platform offering an integrated portfolio of precision manufacturing solutions. The core product family includes industrial robots (100+ models with payloads up to 2.3 tons and reaches up to 4.7 meters) and collaborative robots (CRX Series with payloads up to 50 kg), complemented by CNC systems (Series 500i-A, 30i/31i/32i-B Plus, 0i-F Plus) for machining operations, ROBODRILL compact CNC machining centers (0.7-second tool change), ROBOSHOT electric injection moulding machines (50-70% energy savings vs. hydraulic), and ROBOCUT wire-cut EDM machines. Supporting these hardware platforms are IIoT Solutions for smart factory analytics, Robot Software (250+ functions), ROBOGUIDE simulation software for offline programming, and R-50iA robot controllers with Python/ROS 2 support. The ecosystem is completed by FANUC Academy training services and FANUC Plans service packages. This unified architecture enables manufacturers to deploy end-to-end automation from robotic manipulation to CNC machining and injection moulding, all interconnected through FANUC's IIoT and digital twin technologies powered by AI partnerships with NVIDIA and Google.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ROBODRILL: Compact CNC machining centers for high-speed milling, drilling and tapping with 0.7-second tool change time
- ROBOSHOT
- ROBOCUT
- CRX Series
- FANUC Academy
- MyFANUC
Products and services
- FANUC Industrial Robots Industrial robot arms including articulated robots, SCARA, delta robots, painting robots, and palletizing robots, with more than 100 models covering payloads up to 2.3 tons and reaches up to 4.7 meters for manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, electronics, food, and logistics industries.
- FANUC Collaborative Robots (CRX Series) Collaborative robots designed for safe human-robot collaboration with payloads up to 50 kg, featuring magnetic base mounting, automatic wall or ceiling mounting, and ±0.02 mm repeatability for flexible deployment in small and medium-scale manufacturing tasks.
- FANUC CNC and Drives
Quantifiable outcome
- Tool change time of 0.7 seconds on ROBODRILL machining centers
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use FANUC
Customer profileNamed customers19 records
Segments10 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
FANUC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration7 records
AI capability9 records
Feature6 records
FANUC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- VentioncoreVention and FANUC America announced expanded collaboration at Automate 2026, integrating AI-powered programming, digital twin tools, and modular automation into a unified digital platform for designing, simulating, deploying, and operating FANUC industrial robots. Vention showcased enhanced industrial robotics with AI-driven collision-free path planning.
- Miller ElectriccoreMiller Electric, a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), expanded its Copilot robotic welding family with FANUC CRX-30 collaborative robot featuring a 70-inch reach arm and AccuGuide positioning control for larger weldments. FANUC robots integrated into Miller's Copilot Builder configuration.
- InboltcoreInbolt launched AI vision capabilities for robot guidance at Automate 2026, with Robot Programming enabling engineers to build robot programs directly from CAD models. The technology now supports FANUC robots alongside Universal Robots and Yaskawa.
- Google (Alphabet's Intrinsic)flagshipFANUC partnered with Google to deliver AI-powered adaptive industrial robots, leveraging Google's technologies across its robotics lineup. FANUC shipped over 1,000 robots for physical AI applications since December 2025. The collaboration emphasizes open platforms with FANUC supporting ROS, Python integration, and external control while Google's Intrinsic robotics AI group plays a central role.
- OTC Industrial TechnologiescoreOTC Industrial Technologies opened a Dispense Center of Excellence at its Tape Louisville site in Kentucky, developed in partnership with Graco, FANUC, and other technology providers. The 4,000-square-foot facility helps manufacturers validate dispensing processes prior to production.
- Lyndex-NikkencoreLyndex-Nikken became a FANUC Authorized System Integrator for machine tending, integrating FANUC's CRX-20iA cobot with its EZ-AutoCart system to improve machine uptime, efficiency, and reduce labor costs.
- Rockwell AutomationcoreFANUC America demonstrated CRX-30iA mobile manipulator integrated with Rockwell Automation's OTTO 600 AMR at MODEX 2026, featuring AI-driven perception tools for adaptive box handling, palletizing, and autonomous intralogistics.
- NVIDIAflagshipFANUC and NVIDIA announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate Physical AI in industrial robotics. The partnership integrates NVIDIA's AI infrastructure, Isaac Sim simulation framework, and Omniverse libraries with FANUC's robot portfolio and RoboGuide simulation software. This enables virtual factory digital twins, faster deployment, and new operator interaction modes including voice command interpretation and on-the-fly Python code generation. FANUC is demonstrating dual-arm CRX robots folding T-shirts using NVIDIA's GR00T N foundation model and AI robots powered by Jetson Thor platform.
- Anyware RoboticsminorNAVER D2SF invested in Anyware Robotics, a South Korean startup developing autonomous robots for logistics automation including truck unloading and palletizing. The company established strategic partnerships with FANUC and Saddle Creek. Founded in 2023 by robotics veterans previously from FANUC, Amazon Robotics, and GreyOrange.
- SiemenscoreSiemens and FANUC CNC systems continue to be referenced in industrial automation contexts, with both companies' technology appearing in manufacturing applications. Siemens' digital twin technology combined with NVIDIA Omniverse enables AI-driven industrial digital twins.
- Delapena GroupminorDelapena Group showcased its new automated Speedhone with integrated FANUC robot technology at MACH 2026, demonstrating modern automated honing and grinding systems with robotic automation capabilities.
- SiemenscoreBoth companies participate in ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) project developing heavy-duty robotics for fusion environments. FANUC develops robotic technologies including vision systems and force-torque sensors for remote handling of in-vessel components.
- ARM InstituteminorFANUC participates in the ARM Institute's robotics and automation research projects supporting U.S. manufacturing and defense. The institute funded manufacturing projects targeting adaptive aircraft inspection, dynamic robot safety, robotic 3D inspection, and autonomous foreign object detection.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
FANUC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Mitsubishi Electric: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a strong factory automation portfolio including MELFA industrial robots, CNC, servo motors, and edge computing — directly overlaps FANUC's core stack but competes as part of a broader automation suite.
Direct peers
- Kawasaki Robotics: Japanese industrial robot maker with overlapping product lines in articulated, painting, and palletizing robots, plus duAro cobot; competes in automotive and electronics automation.
- Yaskawa Electric (Motoman): Japanese rival in industrial robots (Motoman series), servo motors, and motion control; one of the 'Big Four' alongside FANUC and a co-defendant in Korean anti-dumping actions.
- ABB Robotics: Global industrial robot manufacturer offering articulated, SCARA, delta, and collaborative robots, plus autonomous mobile robots. Direct competitor across automotive, electronics, and logistics, and a fellow NVIDIA Omniverse/Isaac partner.
- Comau: Italian industrial robot and automation specialist (Stellantis group) competing in body-in-white welding, machining, and EV battery assembly.
- Universal Robots (Teradyne): Market leader in collaborative robots and owned by Teradyne; directly competes with the CRX cobot line in SME-focused, lightweight automation and is also part of NVIDIA's physical AI partner ecosystem.
- KUKA: German industrial robot and automation systems maker (owned by Midea) competing head-to-head with FANUC in automotive welding, material handling, and CNC-integrated cells.
- Stäubli Robotics: Swiss-based manufacturer of SCARA, 6-axis, and cleanroom robots competing with FANUC in food, pharma, semiconductor, and high-precision manufacturing.
Others
- Omron Industrial Automation: Broad automation incumbent offering SCARA, articulated, and parallel-link robots alongside sensors, controllers, and vision — overlaps FANUC in factory automation but with a different portfolio emphasis.
Emerging players
- Techman Robot: Taiwan-based collaborative robot maker with integrated vision, competing in the same SME cobot segment as FANUC's CRX series.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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FANUC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
FANUC funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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FANUC M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about FANUC
What does FANUC do?
FANUC manufactures and sells industrial robots (100+ models with payloads up to 2.3 tons and reaches up to 4.7 meters), collaborative robots (CRX series with payloads up to 50 kg), CNC systems and servo drives, and compact ROBOMACHINES including ROBODRILL machining centers, ROBOSHOT electric injection moulding machines, and ROBOCUT wire-cut EDM machines. The company complements its hardware with ROBOGUIDE simulation software, IIoT smart factory solutions, R-50iA robot controllers with Python/ROS 2 support, and lifetime service through FANUC Academy training and FANUC Plans service packages.
Is FANUC a public or private company?
FANUC is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was FANUC founded?
FANUC was founded in 1956. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is FANUC based?
FANUC is headquartered in Lisses, France, in the Europe region.
How does FANUC make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Industrial Robots and Cobots are the primary driver. The others are CNC Systems and Drives, ROBOMACHINES, IIoT Solutions and Software, customer Service and Support and remanufacturing and Regeneration.
Who are FANUC's main competitors?
Mitsubishi Electric is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Kawasaki Robotics, Yaskawa Electric (Motoman), ABB Robotics, Comau, Universal Robots (Teradyne), KUKA and Stäubli Robotics. Omron Industrial Automation is listed as an others. Techman Robot is listed as an emerging player.
Does FANUC have an API?
No public API is recorded for FANUC.
What industry is FANUC in?
FANUC's product category is Industrial Robotics and Automation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAAAIAA, Industrial & Warehouse Robotics, with a secondary code of IMAHAHAA, Industrial Robots (Articulated, SCARA, Delta, Cartesian). Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3621.