NEWS 2019-Ⅰ
CONTENTSNEW PRODUCTS- Introduction of New Products and New Functions (FA)- Introduction of New Products and New Functions (ROBOT)- Introduction of New Products and New Functions (ROBOMACHINE)｠TOPICS- ROBONANO @-NM+A: Winner of two awards
2018 Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ten Great New Products Awards
Main Prize2018 Nikkei Outstanding Products and Services Awards
Highest Award/Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun Award- FA Foundation Award Ceremony- New Year's Celebration｠INTERVIEW- Visiting Users (Juraron Industries Inc.)

Photo taken on December 16, 2018

Introduction of New Products and New Functions (FA)Fast Cycle-time Technology Contributes
to Cycle-time Reduction
Processing worksites make various efforts to reduce cycle times
and improve productivity. For this we offer Fast Cycle-timeTechnology, our name for CNC and servo technologies that help
reduce cycle times.
The following processes are implemented from the time CNC
analyzes the machining program until the machine tool starts
to work: analysis/interpolation of the program, acceleration/deceleration process, servo/spindle process, and sequence process.
Each process element affects cycle times significantly. The Fast
Cycle-time Technology contributes to reduced cycle times byoptimizing these processes.
The core function of this technology is the Fast Cycle-time setting.

External signals
Operationalstate

CNC

Machining
program

Programanalysis/interpolation

Servo/Spindle

Machine tools

Acceleration/
deceleration
process

Command path
optimization

Smooth acc./dec. and faster positioning

Reduced sequence
process time

Best use of spindle performance

Setting and tuning support

Compatible with new machining technologies

Fast Cycle-time Technology

Functions of CNC and servo technologies that reduce cycle times

Fast Cycle-time setting
FANUC recommends that users take advantageous of all the latest
functions we've developed that contribute to reduced cycle times.
The Fast Cycle-time setting helps you optimize the setting of theselatest functions.
Functions effective for reducing cycle times are gathered together
on one screen, and the CNC then automatically selects thesettings that most effectively reduce cycle times by comparing thecurrently set parameter settings with FANUC's recommendation
settings. As the selected settings can be reflected directly onto theparameters, you can easily perform setting and adjustment work.

AI Servo Tuning provides advanced
automatic servo tuning
AI Servo Tuning is the generic name including all FANUC servo
tuning technologies that use AI. Among them, AI feedforward is
our first achievement.
AI feedforward is an AI Servo Tuning function that achieves highprecision due to avoiding machine vibration during acceleration/deceleration.
You can use an advanced AI feedforward control which is superior
to conventional feedforward with manual tuning. SERVO GUIDE
equipped with a machine learning algorithm automatically changes
parameters, performs testing, and conducts evaluation to determine
optimum parameters. Tuning of two axes will be completed inapprox. 15 min.
It achieves automation of advanced servo tuning, and contributes
to higher-speed and higher-precision machining.

Example of application
Fast Cycle-time setting screen

2Parameters

Servo dataAfterapplication
4 min 4 s

Reduction by approx. 15%

Servo control
CNC＋−MotioncommandBefore
tuningAI feedforward control

Positioncontrol＋＋

Velocity
control

Motor＋＋

Feedback

Velocity: 500mm/min/div

Position error: 5μm/div

AftertuningReduction in position error
during acceleration/deceleration

100ms/div

CNC

SERVO GUIDE
equipped withmachine learningalgorithm

Beforeapplication
4 min 47 s

Machine tool

CommandIntroduction of New Products and New Functions (ROBOT)< Robot R-2000+C/190U
As a new variation in the R-2000iC Series, one of our most popularrobot products, FANUC has developed and launched the newrobot, R-2000iC/190U that can be mounted upside down from
ceiling or frame.
⃝ This is a robot dedicated to ceiling-mounted use with a reach of
3.1 m and a payload of 190 kg.
⃝ With the robot ceiling-mounted, it can approach workpieces
from above to perform work such as welding, assembly, andtransfer. In addition, the floor space can be used effectively,
because no floor space is needed for installing a robot.
⃝ We have other large robots that can be mounted on a ceiling,such as M-900iB/360 Series. However, they use a supportlink mechanism, which restricts the arm working angle range.
And because servo motors protrude from both sides, the large
turning radius tends to cause interference with neighboring
equipment.
⃝ By using a newly developed balancer mechanism, this robot hasa compact and slim robot arm and enable to move more quickly.
In addition, as the turning radius is minimized, multiple units
can be tightly-packed and installed in a small area.
The R-2000iC Series, boasting the high reliability and production
efficiency, can now be used in an even wider range of fields.

< Robot R-2000+C/190U

New Functions of < ROBOGUIDENew functions of the PC software ROBOGUIDE that supports
designing robot application systems are described below.

⃝ CAD Data Converter

3D CAD data with various formants can be imported toROBOGUIDE to build a simulation environment. This function
is compatible with various CAD systems such as CATIA™,
Autodesk® Inventor®, NX™, Pro/Engineer®, PTCCreo®, JT™,
Solid Edge®, SolidWorks®, Parasolid®, STEP, and IGES.

⃝ Near-miss Checking Function

The conventional system detected interference only whenobjects collided with each other on the motion simulation. This
new function can simulate motions of objects in advance andcheck for cases where objects come too close to each otherexceeding a pre-set distance, that is to say, near-miss cases. You
can work on a robot program while checking distances betweenobjects.

⃝ Simulation by Linking CNC GUIDE andROBOGUIDEYou can create programs and sequences of both CNC androbots on a single PC to check the motions of machine tools,robots, and peripheral devices that are linked to each other. The
simulation software for CNC and robots cooperate and support
to design machine tools systems with robots and start them up.

A work and a jig come close to each other (Near miss)ROBOGUIDECNC GUIDE

Communication

FANUC will continue to improve and enhance ROBOGUIDE
functions to make designing robot systems easier.
Control of the machine table and door by CNC GUIDE3Introduction of New Products and New Functions (ROBOMACHINE)
Improvement of ROBOMACHINE
operability

The new user interface iHMI improves the operability of each
ROBOMACHINE by collectively supporting planning, machining/molding, and improvements at machining and molding worksites.
Moreover, we have developed series of a new iHMI functions that
operates measuring instruments, sensors, and peripheral equipment
related to ROBOMACHINEs. By using this function, we are now
working to improve the operability of each unit of machining cellor molding cell.

+HMI home screen of ROBODRILLROBODRILL
The peripheral equipment of ROBODRILL includes touch probes
for on-machine measurement of workpieces, additional rotary tables
for four or five-axis machining and so on.
To improve the operability of ROBODRILL, We have developed
a new function that executes unique screens (custom screens)which peripheral equipment manufacturer has created by FANUCPICTURE and integrated into ROBODRILL iHMI.
Custom screens can be called from the iHMI home screen. They
are unified with the ROBODRILL main system operation.

ROBOSHOTA molding cell that includes ROBOSHOT typically uses variousperipheral equipment such as product take-out robots and moldtemperature controllers.
To improve the operability of ROBOSHOT, we have havedeveloped a new function that connects peripheral equipment toROBOSHOT via the network and operates them by remote control
from ROBOSHOT.
Peripheral equipment screens can be called from the iHMI home
screen. They are unified with the ROBOSHOT main system
operation.

ROBOCUTROBOCUT-CAMi is the CAM system dedicated to ROBOCUT.
This system operates interactively to help you create NC programs
easily.
To improve the operability of ROBOCUT, we have developed anew function that operates ROBOCUT-CAMi by remote control
using the PC operation function of iHMI.
The ROBOCUT-CAMi screens can be called from the iHMI
home screen. They are unified with the ROBOCUT main system
operation.

Example of custom screen

Touch panel operation

Screen data
Remote control screenof the peripheral
Peripheral
equipment
equipment
Configuration of remote control function

Touch panel operation

Screen data
ROBOCUT-CAM+
Remote control screen of
ROBOCUT-CAM+Configuration of PC operation function

Touch panel operation

ROBONANOAt the ultra-precision machining worksites with ROBONANO,
various measuring units such as microscopes, electric micrometers,
and field balancers are used.
To improve the operability of ROBONANO, we have developed
a new function called SMP (smart measurement package) thatconnects measuring units to ROBONANO and operates.
Operation screens for measuring units can be called from the iHMI
home screen. They are unified with the ROBONANO main system
operation.

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Measurement data

Instrument
Instrument operation screen
Configuration of instrument operating function (SMP)< ROBONANO @-NM+A
Winner of the 2018 (61st) Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ten Great New Products Awards Main Prize
Winner of the 2018 Nikkei Outstanding Products and Services Awards Highest Award
FANUC ROBONANO α -NMiA, which achieves stable ultra-precision machining, recently received two awards: theMain Prize in the 2018 (61st) Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ten Great New Products Awards Main Prize and 2018 Nikkei
Outstanding Products and Services Awards Highest Award/Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun Award.

About < ROBONANO @-NM+A
FANUC ROBONANO α-NMiA is an ultra-precision machine thatbrings together FANUC's CNC and servo control technology andpushes machining to its limits.
It can be used for a wide range of purposes from R&D to mass
production of parts for high-tech equipment that requires nanolevel surface roughness and quality in areas such as automotive
watch, bio-technology, and medical service, not to mention opticalelectronics. It achieves a command resolution of 0.1 nm in thelinear axis and 0.000001 degrees in the indexing axis, and in orderto handle large-scale machining, it enables up to A4-size machining
work. Its screen, dedicated to ROBONANO operation, also allows
display and operation of peripheral devices.

Winner of the 2018 (61st)
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ten GreatNew Products Awards Main Prize

The Ten Great New Products Awards are awarded by Nikkan KogyoShimbun Ltd. to products developed or commercialized by participatingcompanies during the award year that support the development ofmanufacturing industries and improve the international competitivenessof Japan. The award ceremony was held at Keidanren Hall on January
24, and Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun President Imizu presented a certificate
of commendation and plaque to Senior Executive Vice President Uchida(General Manager, ROBOMACHINE Business Division).

Winner of the 2018Nikkei Outstanding Products
and Services Awards Highest Award/
Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun Award

The Nikkei Outstanding Product and ServiceAwards are awarded by Nikkei Inc. once a year
to outstanding new products and services. Theawards ceremony took place at the Imperial HotelTokyo on February 1st, and Nikkei President
Okada presented a certificate of commendation
and a trophy to Chairman Inaba.

At the awards ceremony for the 2018 Nikkei Outstanding Products and Services
Awards, Preferred Networks, Inc., which develops deep learning and the FIELD
system with FANUC, received the Nikkei Outstanding Products and Services
Awards (Best Award/Nihon Keizai Shimbun Award) for its open-source deeplearning framework "Chainer."
Second and third from left is Preferred Networks
President Nishikawa and Chairman Inaba, respectively.

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Visiting Users
Juraron Industries Inc. is a manufacturer of optical plastic
lenses with more than 70 years of history.
We visited the head office plant in Katano, Osaka, tointerview Senior Managing Director Shinji Yamamoto.

Please tell us about your company's history andbusiness domain.
SMD Yamamoto: Juraron Industries was founded in Osaka in1948. Immediately thereafter it produced urea resin materials,
but later shifted focus to molding and has since molded
engineering plastic products.
In 1986, we succeeded in developing and mass-producing
aspheric lenses for plastic CD, and based on this, we are now
developing plastic lenses as one of our core businesses.
In addition, in 1994, we began expanding production overseas.
Currently, we have plants in Hong Kong, China, and Vietnam,
where we produce engineering plastic precision parts centeredon gears for OA equipment.

Senior Managing Director Yamamoto

Please tell us about the strengths of yourcompany.

machining strokes and greater ease of use allowed us to apply
the model to larger ultra-precision mold machining.

SMD Yamamoto: More than 30 years have passed since westarted producing plastic lenses, and the strength of Juraronis its integrated manufacturing system covering all processes
including proposing optical solutions to customers, opticaldesign, mold manufacturing, molding, vapor deposition, andassessment.
Based on the lens mold machining technology we havelong cultivated, we are also building an ultra-precision
machining business using nano-machines, including FANUC's
ROBONANO, and plan to develop it into a new pillar of ourbusiness.

Please tell us your evaluation of FANUC and yourrequests to us, if any.

Can you tell us what led you to introduce FANUC
products and what you think of them when you
use them?
SMD Yamamoto: We have introduced over 80 units ofROBOSHOT and two units of ROBONANO. Furthermore,in 2018, we introduced FANUC robots to load and unload
ROBOSHOT work.
The first FANUC product we introduced was ROBOSHOT.
We introduced AUTOSHOT α-35, a lens molding machine, in1993. It had what was then an extremely innovative "pressure
profile trace control" function, and we found it interesting
because it was not seen in other companies' products and wasonly provided by FANUC. At the same time, by introducing
MOLD24, FANUC's operation monitoring system, we became
able to ensure stable operation.
Experiencing the successful introduction of ROBOSHOT
enhanced our confidence in FANUC products, and in 2009, byintroducing ROBONANO α-0iB, we successfully began inhouse production of complicated ultra-precision molds, which
until then had been outsourced.
In 2018, we introduced the new ROBONANO α-NMiA toexpand our ultra-precision machining business. Improved

SMD Yamamoto: We manufacturers pay a great deal ofattention to equipment maintenance and management. In thisrespect, FANUC has a well-developed, full-service system inJapan as well as overseas, and this gives us a great sense ofsecurity.
About two years ago, I visited the FANUC head office plantin Yamanashi Prefecture to see a repair workshop where you
repaired control boards and other parts. I learned that you
provide "lifetime maintenance" by repairing even the boards
produced immediately after FANUC was founded and having
a stock of parts for such boards. I was impressed by thispolicy, which gave us a sense of security again. Our request
to FANUC is for our employees to be able to receive training
even in Osaka and its vicinity, because your training facility
FANUC ACADEMY is extremely popular among those whowish to receive training and because some of them were unable
to take courses on their desired dates.
Your consideration would be appreciated.
(Interviewer: Shingo Numoto, Public Relations Department)

Outside view of the head office6

Juraron Industries Inc.

Inside view of the head office plant

Juraron Industries Inc. (http://juraron.co.jp/)▷Representative Director & President: Susumu Yamamoto▷Capital: ¥54 million▷Number of employees: 110（Head office） ▷Address: 51-8, Kozu 2-chome, Katano-shi, Osaka-fu 576-0053 Japan▷Phone: 072-891-5515▷FAX: 072-892-1710

FA Foundation Award Ceremony

President Matsuno

Chairman Inaba

On December 14, the FA Foundation hosted an awards
ceremony for its fiscal 2018 thesis awards at Kazan Kaikan.
The foundation, originally the Advanced Automation
Technology Promotion Foundation, was established in 1989. Its
mission is to contribute to the Japanese industry and economy
by improving automation technology for machine tools andindustrial machinery, mainly through official commendationof research achievements related to FA and industrial robot
technology.
At the thesis awards ceremony, seven theses chosen basedon impartial examinations from among those published in thejournals of the Japan Society for Precision Engineering, Japan
Society of Mechanical Engineers, Robotics Society of Japan, andother associations were presented as winners.

New Year's Celebration

Chairman Inaba

Party at FANUC SquareOn January 6, a 2019 meeting to exchange New Year'sgreetings was held on the third floor of the Performance
Evaluation Building at the FANUC head office.
Over 450 people, including business partners as well as
executives and employees attended the ceremony.
Chairman Inaba began the meeting with a compelling address,
saying, "The Japanese and international markets generally
remained strong until the first half of last year, but sincethen, the economic environment has changed. Given this,last year we sought to open up new markets, including by
introducing the FIELD system and ROBONANO. We also
improved the technological levels of FANUC Group companies
worldwide, continue with research and development for
improving usability, and increased production capacity inthe manufacturing unit. Thus, we are pushing forward witha strategy based on forcasts which look to the future of one
or two hundred years ahead. Under FANUC's basic policy,'preciseness' and 'transparency,' we will drive our businessforward with all our resources."

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