FANUC

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Industrial robots
• CNC systems
• Collaborative robots
• Factory automation
• Injection moulding machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisses

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. ROBOMACHINES: Compact CNC machining centers (ROBODRILL), electric injection moulding machines (ROBOSHOT), and wire-cut EDM machines (ROBOCUT).
4. IIoT Solutions and Software: Industrial Internet of Things products for smart factory solutions, robot software with 250+ functions, simulation software, and digital twin technologies.
5. 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.
6. Remanufacturing and Regeneration: Refurbishment of existing products and regeneration programs to extend product lifecycle while providing eco-friendly alternatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core 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

Named customers19 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• VentioncoreTechnology or Integration · 24 June 2026Vention 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 ElectriccoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 10 June 2026Miller 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.
• InboltcoreTechnology or Integration · 8 June 2026Inbolt 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)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026FANUC 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 TechnologiescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 May 2026OTC 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-NikkencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2026Lyndex-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 AutomationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 March 2026FANUC 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.
• NVIDIAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026FANUC 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 RoboticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026NAVER 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.
• SiemenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSiemens 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 GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDelapena 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.
• SiemenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoth 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 InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFANUC 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

Broad 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

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FANUCEurope
• Facebookfacebook.com/FanucEurope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fanuciberia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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