NEWS 2024-Ⅰ
CONTENTSTOPICS- International Robot Exhibition 2023
- FANUC Robot Global Partner Reception 2023
- Four Seasons of FANUC- IPF Japan 2023
- Introduction of New Products and New Functions[FA] [ROBOT] [ROBOMACHINE]- FANUC Factory Introduction [Mibu SERVO MOTOR
Parts Machining Factory]

Photo taken December 2023

International Robot Exhibition 2023
The International Robot Exhibition was held at Tokyo Big
Sight for four days from November 29 (Wed) to December
2 (Sat).
Partly because it was the first robot exhibition to be held after
the downgrading of COVID-19 to Class 5, the event attracted
a huge number of visitors, surpassing the attendance in 2019
which was before the pandemic.
FANUC had 39 exhibits under the theme of "Solve the labor
shortage problem with FANUC ROBOTs!" To showcase
FANUC's collaborative robots, FANUC exhibited the CRX
series along with the CR-35iB, and gathered much attention.
The CRX series can easily and quickly be used in productionlines across various fields, including the food industry, whichis experiencing a serious manpower shortage. The CR-35iBcaught interest in having a maximum payload of 50kg.
For logistics, where urgent robotization is similarly needed,
the new M-710 model was introduced. With a curved arm, it can work with cage trolleys having depth.
The dynamic demonstration of the new M-950 robot with a payload of 500kg, showed how it can transport large automotive
body parts even in crowded automotive manufacturing lines, by taking advantage of the above and back areas of the robot, thus
saving space.
Furthermore, unlike dedicated machines, a high rigidity robot performed 3D machining of a large variety of workpieces whichwere also complex in shape.
Besides these robot systems, other new products and offerings were on display, such as the new robot controller which wasrenewed for the first time in 11 years to be compliant with international cybersecurity standards, the next-generation ROBOGUIDE(system design support tool) which provides a brand new UI and uses a VR goggle to check systems more realistically, an IoTproduct for robots (Zero Down Time), FANUC’s services, and approaches to energy saving and carbon neutrality. Visitors werecaptivated with FANUC’s versatile capabilities.

Experience easy teaching
using the wrist button

Lineup that now includes food grade collaborative robots
Introduction of Plugin peripheraldevices for easy set-up

Loading and unloading
to and from moving
hangers

Cake decoration
by robots using
manual guided
teachTransport of castings using
a 50kg payload collaborativerobot

Collaborative Robots
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FANUC NEWS

Working with a deep cagetrolley

Transporting an automotiveseat

3D machining

Friction stir welding

High rigidity robot

New M-710 robot

High-speed transportation by food-adaptive robots

SCARA Robot and Delta Robot

500kg payload robot transporting
an automotive body panel

New M-950 robot

Presentation of FANUC’s approach

IoT products and FANUC’s services

Compliant with cybersecurity
standards
VR goggle for checking as
if in real scene

New robot controller

Next generation ROBOGUIDE

Presentation of FANUC’s approach

Energy saving and achieving carbon neutrality
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FANUC ROBOT GLOBAL PARTNER RECEPTION 2023
FANUC held the FANUC ROBOT GLOBAL PARTNER RECEPTION
2023 on November 30 (Thu) to coincide with the International
Robot Exhibition. It was attended by 139 global partners whosell FANUC robots domestically and abroad. 44 trophies wereawarded to partners in gratitude for their daily sales activities.
Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment in China was the winner of thegrand prize. Edgewater Automation in the US, VMI HOLLAND
in the Netherlands, and SANY Robotics Technology in China
received special prizes. The reception was an opportunity tostrengthen relationships with global partners and feel theirstrong motivation toward future sales. It was a great success.

Four Seasons of FANUC
Birds which flock to the forests in and around
FANUC.

Long-tailed tit

GreenfinchBrambling
Pygmy woodpecker
4IPF Japan 2023

FANUC NEWSFor five days from November 28 to December 2, IPF (International Plastic Fair) Japan 2023 was held at Makuhari Messe inChiba Prefecture. This was the first face-to-face exhibition in six years since 2017, as IPF Japan 2020 was held online due to thepandemic.
The theme of FANUC’s booth was"Smart Machine, Smart Factory.”
A molding system consistingof seven units combining thelatest ROBOSHOT α-SiB series,
articulated robots and network
technologies was exhib-ited.
The practical exhibit leveraging
the latest molding technologies
and automation technologies
was highly appraised.

In the exhibition area for energy saving and environmental
friendliness, the latest energy saving technologies of theROBOSHOT, such as the plasticizing energy monitor and insulated
jacket, along with being capable of using biodegradable resin andrecycled resin with their low environmental impact, attracted ahigh level of interest.
In particular, many voiced high expectations for using theplasticizing energy monitor to set molding conditions for low
energy consumption.
The exhibit showed various molding fields that are supported, suchas insert molding of automotive components using thermosetting
resin and MIM (Metal Injection Molding). Visitors spoke highly ofthe exhibit as being a valuable reference for future developments
in molding.
At the mold machining factory exhibit, FANUC’s compact machining
center - the ROBODRILL α-DiB Plus series, and the wire electricaldischarge machine - the ROBOCUT α-CiC series, were on display.
The ROBODRILL α-DiB Plus is FANUC’s latest series that supports
high-precision mold machining. With this exhibit, visitors could
witness FANUC’s comprehensive capabilities in injection molding.
FANUC’s booth was a huge success, attracting not only anabundance of domestic customers, but also many overseas
customers as well. Our gratitude is extended again to those who
visited our booth.

5Introduction of New Products and New Functions
FA New Product FANUC CNC Reflection Studio
FANUC proposes the use of digital technologies for optimizing machining processes. By using such technologies,machining programs and machine motions can be checked on a PC, reducing work time and saving energy.
FANUC CNC Reflection Studio is a machine simulation software that allows the machine movement check on a PC.
Mechanical interference caused by errors in a machining program or tool settings can be detected before actualoperation. Also, by connecting to CNC GUIDE 2, which is capable of an exact replication of the interpolation functionof a CNC and simulation of a machine’s responsiveness including servo control, CNC Reflection Studio is able toprovide extremely accurate and highly reliable simulation through precise G code analysis. What is noteworthy isthat visual checks of complicated machine movements, such as using the tilted working plane indexing command androtary axes for simultaneous 5-axis machining, are made possible. This reduces the time to confirm with the actualmachine, and improves the machine’s uptime.
When CAD models (STL file format) for machine components such as tables and columns are available, machinemodels for machine simulations can easily be created just by correlating the model and CNC axes with the tool
provided with this product.
Other usages are shown below.
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As a sales tool to introduce the features of machines to users
As a support tool to remotely check machine operation
As a training tool to learn how to operate a machineMachine simulation using
FANUC CNC Reflection Studio

Mechanical interference check

6FANUC NEWSFA New Product LASER SCANNER LS3Di-A
FANUC released new product of LASER SCANNER LS3Di-A as a single unit. LASER SCANNER LS3Di-A is designed as 3D
galvano-type, and is developed based on FANUC servo motor control technology.
・・・The LASER SCANNER LS3Di-A can focus laser
beams in a wide irradiation range from a long
distance, and can scan various shapes. This scanner
finely oscillates X and Y axis mirrors that reflectlaser beams with a two-axis motor by feeding backat high speed, and accurately irradiates laser beams
in a range of 300mm × 300mm. In addition, thepositioning of the focusing lens is controlled witha motor which vertically adjusts the laser focal
point with a span of ±100mm. Not only 2D but
also 3D laser processing is possible. This scanner
can be used applied in a wide range of applications
including laser welding of metal, cutting of metal foil
or non-metal thin plates, and heating or removing ofcoatings.
With the high-speed control of the laser scannercontroller LSCi-A, scanning of laser focal points canbe commanded with G code commands to specify
the X, Y, Z coordinates and many CNC functions canbe used simultaneously. For example, the processing
commands for consecutive circular motion simplifies
wobbling and weaving processing. The LSCi-A isequipped with two-channel laser output control,and supports the ring mode laser that changes thelaser beam mode at the focal point. It also has a port
for connecting measurement monitoring equipment
such as OCT sensor that can detect welding depth inreal-time.
By installing LS3Di-A on the remote welding robot,
optimal processing systems can be built up forthe welding application of large workpieces which
exceed the irradiation range, and the continuous
precision welding application of precise workpieces
also. The offline simulator ROBOGUIDE can be used
to generate programs for both robots and scanners
simultaneously, so that the robot and scanner cancoordinate their motions for laser machining.

LASER SCANNER
LS3Di-A

Laser beam

500ｍｍ

100ｍｍ

Controller LSCi-A

100ｍｍ
300ｍｍ

300ｍｍ

Wobbling welding

Irradiation area

Weaving welding

Scanner
Automatic program

RobotROBOGUIDE
Remote welding robot

The LASER SCANNER LS3Di-A can be applied for various
applications, and contributed for reducing cycle timeand streamlining production line processes.

7FANUC has launched the M-710iD series, the successor of the medium-size handling robot M-710iC series, as well as theM-950iA/500, a new heavy payload robot.

ROBOT New Productㅡ

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FANUC Robot M-710iD Series

Since its release in 2006, the M-710iC series has become
popular with customers around the world, leading to itslong-term use spanning a long 17 years. FANUC has now
developed the M-710iD/50M with a payload of 50kg as
the successor to the M-710iC/45M, and the M-710iD/70
with a payload of 70kg as the successor to the M-710iC/50
and M-710iC /70.
In addition to enhanced motion performance, the M-710iDseries is fully covered to minimize exposure of the joints
to enhance dust and splash resistance as well as rigidity.
By curving its arm, the robot can reach deeper locations infront without the arm’s motion interfering with peripheral
equipment.
With such features, the M-710iD series can be used in awide range of applications and industries, for example,
for supplying components to machine tools, transporting/assembling large workpieces, as well as in logistics.

M-710iD/50M

M-710iD/70

Approaching deep area utilizing
the curved arm

ROBOT New Product FANUC Robot M-950iA/500
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The M-950iA/500 is a serial-link single-arm type robot.
Compared to the parallel link type with two arms, the motion
range is significantly wider, and interference can be limited
when rotating, so that there is flexibility in installment. It
can be set up even in narrow spaces.
With one of the largest allowable wrist moments andallowable wrist inertia for a robot in the 500kg payloadclass, this robot is suited to transporting long and large
workpieces as well as heavy components such as batteries.
The M-950iA/500 offers high-quality automation byutilizing its six degrees of freedom even for applications that
require high rigidity, such as friction stir welding (FSW),or machining using robots, for which demand is recently
increasing.

M-950iA/500

8FANUC NEWSROBOT New ProductNew Robot Controller R-50iA

FANUC has launched the robot controller, R-50iA, which acquired thethird-party international security standard certifications of IEC 62443
4-1 and 4-2 for the first time in the world*.
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Higher performance
The control performance of the robot has been enhanced, and theaccuracy has doubled for signal output and tracking on the motion
path. The resolution of the built-in vision has also been increased
to five million pixels, covering a wide field of view.
Cybersecurity
Security functions such as secure web communication and built-in
firewalls have significantly improved, enabling R-50iA to be thirdparty certified. These functions satisfy the security requirements
which are increasingly demanded in production lines.
New function to easily build automation systems
On the R-50iA controller Python scripts can be executed to facilitate
the customization of systems. The controller also supports a newsoftware PLC function compliant with international standards.
Enhancement of energy saving functions
A new amplifier equipped with low-loss power elements, a low
power-consumption fan, and a new eco mode function reduce therobot’s power consumption.
Remote maintenance
Remote maintenance from a FANUC site can be performed byconnecting a smartphone to the R-50iA controller. FANUC’s experts
on site check the state of the robot and provide advice.

R-50iA Mate Controller

R-50iA Controller
A Cabinet

With the new R-50iA robot controller, FANUC promotes smart factories.
(*Based on FANUC's research. “Python” is a registered trademark of thePython Software Foundation.)

R-50iA Controller
B Cabinet

9ROBOMACHINE New Product

ROBOSHOT α-S15iB

The ROBOSHOT α-SiB series, which is FANUC's latest electric injection molding machine series, has a new addition:
the α-S15iB with a clamping force of 15 tons.
ㅡ The α-S15iB is equipped with an injection unit with a speed of 800mm/s. Screw diameters from Φ14 to Φ18 aresupported, and minute precision moldings, such as precision connectors, can be stably molded.
ㅡ The large built-in 21.5-inch display unit, PANEL iH Pro, significantly enhances ease-of-use.
ㅡ The latest ejector protection function automatically sets the monitoring range of the ejector load. The function ishighly sensitive to detecting abnormal loads on the ejector, thus preventing ejector pins from being damaged due tooverfilling, which is a major issue in precision connector molding.
ㅡ The α-S15iB conforms to the international safety stand-ard ISO 20430:2020 (JIS B 6711:2021) for horizontal injection
molding machines.
With the addition of the α-S15iB, the lineup of the ROBOSHOT α-SiB series is now complete, having machines withclamping forces from 15 to 450 tons.

Maximum clamp tonnage [kN]
Mold height (min/max) [mm]Tie bar spacing (w × h) [mm]Screw diameter[mm]Maximum injection
volume [cm3]
Maximum injection
pressure [MPa]Maximum injection
speed [mm/s]

150260 / 130
260 × 235

Φ 14Φ 16

Φ 1891119250

250

230

800

10FANUC NEWSROBOMACHINE New Product ROBOCUT α-C800iC
The ROBOCUT α-CiC series, which is FANUC's latest wire electrical discharge machine, has a new addition:
the large model α-C800iC.
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With an X-axis travel of 800mm and a Y-axis travel of 600mm, the α-C800iC is optimal for machining large molds andparts. Additionally, a Z-axis travel of 500mm is available as an option for machining thick workpieces.
Similar to the already released α-C400iC and C600iC, the α-C800iC is capable of high-speed and ensures outstanding
precision in machining, with its exceedingly rigid body structure, along with the latest discharge unit and discharge
control.
The discharge control, iPulse3, has been elevated to the next level of machining accuracy by optimizing discharge
control and machining conditions, such as uninterrupted machining of small-radius corners and nozzle opening
condition.
The highly reliable automatic wire feeding system, AWF3, allows continuous unmanned operation for a long period oftime. In addition, with its simple structure, the automatic wire feeding mechanism has excellent main-tainability. Thesuccess rate for threading wire is excep-tional, and high stability is ensured for a long time.
With the high-performance display unit, PANEL iH Pro, the drawing time is reduced by 75%. Operations are in-tuitive
to improve ease-of-use. For example, adjustments in machining speed and corner/approach points has become simpler.

The addition of the α-C800iC to the compact α-C400iC and medium-size α-C600iC in the ROBOCUT α-CiC series,completes the lineup.

XY-axis travel
UV-axis travel
Z-axis travel
Wire diameter
Maximum workpiece
dimensions
Maximum workpiece
weight800 x 600 mm
200 x 200 mm
Standard : 310 mm
Optional : 510 mm
Φ 0.1 ~ 0.3 mm
1250 x 975 x 300 mm（Ｘ x Ｙ x Z）
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FANUC Factory Introduction
Mibu SERVO MOTOR Parts Machining Factory
The Mibu SERVO MOTOR Parts Machining Factory is an automated factory where various motor parts manufactured by FANUC
are machined. These machining processes include turning of iron or aluminum castings to produce flange parts, turning andcylindrical grinding of round bars to produce shaft parts, milling of aluminum die-cast parts by ROBODRILLs, precision machiningof servo motor sensor parts, and finishing of servo motor assembly parts. Transport of all parts is automated by connecting eachbuilding and manufacturing process in the Mibu Factory with automatic warehouses and conveyors. In addition, the amountof valuable resources such as chips, a by-product of each machining equipment, can be monitored. Pallets filled with chips areautomatically replaced with empty pallets via an automatic warehouse.
ㅡㅡㅡIn the “flange machining cell,” the dimensions of all items are measured after machining so that manufacturing codes
are linked to measured data. Because measured surfaces must remain clean throughout measurement, they are washedoutside the machine to remove residue and then undergo automatic measurement.
In the “shaft machining cell,” a simple washing pan is installed around the lathe or grinding machine to collect andreuse water-soluble coolant on the workpieces. This has reduced the amount of discarded coolant and dirt on thesurrounding floor.
By introducing an AGV mounted with a collaborative robot (RocoMo-V), a system has been devised to collect products
machined by each ROBODRILL and to supply materials. The RocoMo-V does not require a safety fence and can workin the same space as human workers. RocoMo-V approaches the specified ROBODRILL, and using the hand camera(iRVision), it detects the presence, position, and any material shortage of products on the conveyor.
This eliminates the need for an alignment mechanism for each ROBODRILL, minimizing the number of sensors inbuilding a system.
The “shaft machining cell” reduces the size of the machining cell by storing round bars (material) for each specified
length in the automatic warehouse and automatically supplying them to each lathe according to the production plan.
Now, a new ”shaft cutting system” has been added. With this, the cutting and machining of long materials is done inhouse, resulting in cutting costs, optimizing warehouse inventory, and shortening lead time.

100% inspection in the “flange machining cell”

Simple pan for washing with water in the “shaft machining cell”

RocoMo-V supplying materials and collecting products

Shaft cutting system
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FANUC's History Series 11
DC Spindle Motor

FANUC's first spindle motor developed in 1976, using ferrite
permanent magnets. This spindle motor utilized the motor

cooling technology of the DC servo motor’s heat pipes, insteadof the internal ventilation cooling methods adopted by othercompanies, to create a unique fully enclosed cooling methodthat was put to practical use. Preventing factory air whichcontained coolant mist from entering the motor, substantiallyenhanced reliability. This cooling technology was used for along time until the era of the AC spindle motor, when the venthole cooling method was adopted for the stator core.

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