Aerospace Manufacturing

Robotics innovation from FANUC boosts Airbus output

In the face of unprecedented demand for new aircraft, robotics specialist FANUC is helping the aerospace industry to increase production efficiency and boost output.

22nd July 2024

Next-generation automation

FANUC will present the future of aerospace manufacturing at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow.

9th July 2024

FANUC and Loop sign aerospace deal for UK’s largest ever robots

Aerospace automation specialist Loop Technology has signed a deal with FANUC UK for seven new robots – including four units of the largest industrial robot ever to be ordered in the UK, the FANUC M-2000iA/1700L.

12th April 2024

Taking robotics to higher heights

In this article Dr Bob Struijk, vice-president of FANUC Europe, discusses how robotics, once primarily the domain of automotive manufacturing and assembly, has increasingly made inroads into the production of aircraft. Aerospace Manufacturing hears more.

21st November 2023

FANUC’s aerospace portal showcases manufacturing potential to FIA visitors

Factory automation company, FANUC UK will unveil its Aerospace Portal at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), the latest tool in the company’s drive to support aerospace customers across the globe.

11th July 2022

Fanuc Ireland to debut at trade show as platinum sponsor

Fanuc Ireland is set to make its trade show debut this November, as platinum sponsor of the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition.

27th October 2021

It’s time for automation to take-off

Oliver Selby, robotics business development manager at Fanuc UK, discusses the benefits that automation can bring to aerospace manufacturing, and how businesses can best prepare for its arrival.

14th June 2021

A field of manufacturing data

With a view to helping UK manufacturers improve the efficiency and output of their production operations, Fanuc has unveiled its new Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform, Fanuc Intelligent Edge Link and Drive (FIELD) system.

16th April 2020

Fanuc introduces hollow arm variance for popular industrial robot

Fanuc has improved upon its popular R-2000 series with the introduction of the hollow-armed R-2000iD.

30th January 2020

2020 must be the year of automation for UK manufacturing, Fanuc says

UK manufacturers must tip the balance in favour of automation in 2020 to avoid falling behind international competition, Fanuc UK managing director Tom Bouchier says.

12th December 2019

New report highlights the UK's slow adoption of automation

A recent report from the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee has investigated the state of automation in the UK.

24th September 2019

FANUC to focus on delivering productivity through automation at open house

In order to answer some of the burgeoning questions on automation in UK manufacturing, FANUC will host its first ever Manufacturing, Automation, and Digital Transformation Open House.

18th July 2019

Demystifying wire EDM

Wire Electronic Discharge Machining (EDM) is becoming increasingly important in the aerospace manufacturing process. Despite its growing role, there are a number of common myths which continue to be discussed. Andrew Spence, sales manager at Fanuc UK, debunks his top four.

10th June 2019

FANUC launches largest Wire EDM machine to date

FANUC has expanded its portfolio of ROBOCUT high precision CNC Wire EDM machines with the release of the α-C800iB model. Boasting an increased 800mm table, it is the largest machine launched by the company to date.

10th July 2018

Robots building robots

Mike Richardson meets with FANUC UK’s managing director, Tom Bouchier to hear more about the company’s role in what is fast becoming a burgeoning automated robotics market.

22nd June 2018

FANUC unveils easy way to collect production data

To help UK manufacturers maximise data-driven productivity, FANUC has unveiled MT-Linki: a fully scalable, out-of-the-box machine tool monitoring solution that can monitor and manage data from one, to one thousand, machines.

20th June 2018

FANUC launches lightweight robot for SME paint applications

FANUC UK has extended its family of paint robots with the launch of the lightweight P-40iA intelligent robotic arm.

18th May 2018

Fanuc launches SCARA Robot range for assembly, packing and material handling

Fanuc UK has introduced its first range of selective compliance assembly robot Arm (SCARA) robots for picking and packing, assembly, and material handling applications.

3rd April 2018

MTC introduces Fanuc technology to training centre

Fanuc has installed a range of its technology at the MTC’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre, as part of the MTC’s continued commitment to evolve its training and development facilities for the next generation of engineers.

20th March 2018

Fanuc launches latest 3D simulation program for robot control

Fanuc UK has launched the latest, upgraded version of its intelligent 3D simulation software for robot motion control.

8th March 2018

New £35m Aerospace Integration Research Centre opens at Cranfield

The £35 million Aerospace Integration Research Centre (AIRC), which aims to change the way the world thinks about flight, has been officially opened at Cranfield University.

18th October 2017

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