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Photo taken March 16, 2017

JIMTOF2016
The 28th Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF 2016) was held from November 17 to 22, 2016 at Tokyo Big
Sight. This year, 969 companies from 21 countries participated in the exhibition and the total number of visitors for thesix days reached a record high of 147,602. FANUC's three business divisions worked together to pitch our products tovisitors. The FANUC booth was very busy with people throughout the exhibition period. In particular, in the FIELD systemdemonstration, in which we actually connected 250 machine tools from 80 companies that displayed at the exhibition toshow how machine operations are visualized, FANUC's IoT initiative aroused amazement and expectations among visitors.

In the FA area, the latest smooth tolerance control mechanism, which supports high-grade mold processing, and the widelineup of α i-B/β i-B series SERVO were highly rated by customers. The demonstration of processing performed byeffectively synchronizing fiber laser and CNC was also popular.

In the robot area, in addition to 35-kg payload collaborative robots, we also demonstrated the operation of three types ofsmall collaborative robots to allow people to experience for themselves that humans and robots can work together invarious work environments. The demonstration of precision handling of large works by the world's largest, 2.3-t payload
robot also attracted many visitors' attention throughout the exhibition.

In the ROBOMACHINE area, visitors paid close attention to the following demonstrations: ROBODRILL, which cuts ironand aluminum blocks at a high speed; ROBOCUT, which processes key grooves of large parts with high precision; andROBOSHOT, which realizes full automation of precision connector molding in coordination with a Genkotsu robot. The
audiences were also greatly impressed with the demonstration of mirror-finish processing by the new ROBONANO model,
which is designed to be easier to use compared to the previous model.

There were many visitors from abroad at the exhibition, who spoke highly of FANUC's service system that offers support
for customers through 252 business sites in 46 countries around the world (as of the time of the exhibition) to boost
operation rates and provide lifetime maintenance based on the "Service First" slogan.
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FANUC's CNC technology, which continues to evolve, and FANUC robots, which drive manufacturing automation by theirintelligent functions, were supported by many exhibiting companies at this year's JIMTOF and made up a large share of
the number of machines exhibited.
Company D
3
0.6％
Company C
21
4.3％

Other
54
11.0％

Company B Company A
77
16
15.7％
3.3％

CNC share

FANUC
318
65.0％

Total number of units: 489

Company J
6
4.2％
Company I
6
4.2％
Company H
7
4.9％
Company G
9
6.3％
Company F
11
7.7％

Robot share

Other
24
16.9％
FANUC
65
45.8％

Company E
14 9.9％Total number of units: 142

FANUC CNC and the Share of Robots of the Total Number of Machines Exhibited at JIMTOF 2016 [by internal investigation]

FANUC held its networking party on the first night of JIMTOF 2016. Congratulatory addresses were delivered by guests
and many visitors had an enjoyable time, talking with each other with plates filled with food in their hands.

Dr. Yoshiharu Inaba, Chairman
and CEO, FANUC Corporation

Kenji Yamaguchi, President
and COO, FANUC Corporation

Toshihide Kasutani, DirectorGeneral, Manufacturing
Industries Bureau, METI

Akihiro Teramachi, President
and CEO, THK CO., LTD.

Exhibition Information● Interphex Osaka 2017 (research and manufacturing exhibition ofpharmaceutical, cosmetic, and detergent)
Period: February 15 (Wednesday) to 17 (Friday)
Venue: Intex Osaka
Key exhibits:
Collaborative robot system with human operators
FANUC Robot CR-35iA, iRVision
Small collaborative robot hands-on experience area
FANUC Robot CR-7iA/L
High-speed cosmetic sample alignment system
FANUC Robot M-1iA/0.5S, iRPickTool
High-speed pharmaceutical product alignment system
FANUC Robot M-2iA/3S, iRPickTool
Container alignment system
FANUC Robot LR Mate 200iD, bin-picking sensor, iRPickTool
FIELD system● nanotech 2017 (International Nanotechnology Exhibition)
Period: February 15 (Wednesday) to 17 (Friday)
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
Key exhibits:
New ROBONANO model display
Demonstration of collaboration between ROBONANO and ROBOSHOT3

FANUC Awarded the 59th Best 10 New Product Awards Main Award
The FANUC FIBER LASER series received the Main Prize at the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's 2016 (59th) Best 10 New ProductAwards.

The FANUC FIBER LASER series consists ofhigh-power, compact fiber laser oscillators that
fulfill the demand for high-speed, high-precision
processing of various materials throughadvanced coordinated motion with FANUC CNC
systems and robots.

Fiber laser that contributes
to manufacturing
FANUC FIBER LASER seriesAwarded the 2016
(59th) Nikkan Kogyo
Shimbun's Best 10
New Product Awards
Main Award

The FANUC FIBER LASER series is designed sothat simply connecting the oscillator to a CNC
system or robot can control a fiber laser. A highdegree of synchronicity between the axis controlof the CNC or robot and the laser output
command allows accurate irradiation of thetarget area with a laser beam, realizing
unprecedentedly accurate shape cutting.
In addition, the series has achieved significantlyimproved laser processing speed, accuracy,
quality, and ease of use by adopting various laser
processing functions that FANUC has developed
over many years, including laser power control
according to the processing speed.
We provide a one-stop solution combining a CNC,
servo motor, robot, and fiber laser oscillator tosatisfy the needs of our customers for a wide
range of laser processing applications.

FIBER LASER FF6000i-MODEL A

FIBER LASER FF3000i-MODEL A

The awards ceremony was held on January 26 (Thursday) at Hotel Grand Palace in Kudan, Tokyo, where President Imizu of
THE NIKKAN KOGYO SHIMBUN, LTD. awarded an award certificate and a plaque.

Left: Haruhiro Imizu, President, THE NIKKAN KOGYO SHIMBUN, LTD.
Right: Kenji Yamaguchi, President and COO, FANUC Corporation

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FANUC Obtaining the Japan Machinery Federation (JMF)
Chairman's Award in the Robot Grand Prize Competition
Our company's collaborative robot FANUC Robot CR-35iA
was awarded the Japan Machinery Federation Chairman's
Award at the 7th Robot Grand Prize Competition
sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade andIndustry. This award is awarded to robots that madeparticularly important contributions to promoting therobot industry.
Our company's collaborative robot FANUC Robot CR-35iA
was rated highly for its unique and outstanding capability
to transport heavy objects over a long distance without
safety fences while also ensuring safety with a highdegree of sensitivity, as well as for its great contribution
to developing a new market.
At the awards ceremony held on October 19, 2016, anaward certificate and a trophy were awarded to Dr. Inaba,
General Manager, ROBOT Business Division.

Awards ceremonyAward-winning product

FANUC Robot CR-35iA is the world's first 35-kg highpayload collaborative robot. It can share space withhumans safely without safety fences and enables creatingsemi-automatic facilities that allow humans and robots towork together in various processes, such as transporting
heavy objects and assembling parts. This robot willcontribute to manufacturing automation in a new era,
including improving production efficiency and saving
human labor in manufacturing work that has beendifficult to robotize.
Collaborative robot CR-35iA

FA Foundation Research Paper Award Ceremony
On December 9 (Friday), the 2016 FA Foundation Research Paper Award Ceremony was held at the Kazan Kaikan
Conference Center.
The FA Foundation (established in March 1989) is a general incorporated association funded by FANUC Corporation. It
aims to improve engineering and industrial machine technologies and to contribute to Japan's economic and industrial
development by recognizing outstanding research papers on FA and industrial robot technologies.
At this year's award ceremony, a total of eight research papers were chosen for Research Paper Awards based on athorough review.

Dr. Kenichi Matsuno

Dr. Yoshiharu Inaba

President, FA Foundation

Chairman and CEO, FANUC Corporation

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Introduction of New Products and New Features (FA)■ New I/O Unit for I/O Unit-MODEL B with Dust/Water Proof
Specifications (IP67 Specification)

We have developed a new I/O unit with dust/water proof specifications (IP67
specification) that can be separately arranged outside the control panel enclosure ofmachine tool.
The unit can be installed near sensors or actuators of machine tools and eliminates theneed for extending each wiring into the control panel enclosure, which contributes toreducing wiring and improving maintainability.
The collected sensor information can be utilized for machine control in the integrated
PMC or C language application, or sent to operation management devices such as FANUC
MT-LINK i and utilized for quality management or preventive management.
- Can be separately arranged near sensors or actuators installed outside the control
panel enclosure.
- Contributes to reducing wiring for connection between the control panel enclosureand sensors/actuators and improving maintainability.
- Equipped with an IEC-compliant M12 connector, which enables easy connection witheach I/O device.
- Connected with other I/O units by a cable combining I/O communication and control
power cables.
- To be provided with various units including temperature input (thermocouple,
resistance temperature detector) units in the future.

DI/DO (8 points

Analog input (4-ch)each) unit

unit

■ Interactive Programming for Multitasking Lathe

We have developed an interactive programming function that support
multitasking lathes and two-turret lathes that can perform milling.
This function enables the user to create an NC program easily by inputting
the geometry and entering necessary information along the operation flow.
This function requires FANUC iHMI and FANUC iH Pro.
- Geometry can be input by a simple screen operation.
- Work time can be significantly reduced by loading data created with CAD
and using it as the geometry.
- All the machining process and conditions are automatically determinedbased on the work-piece form, created part shape, tools selected in advance,and cutting conditions.
- This function also supports editing of machining process for two-turret
lathes.
- This function supports not only cutting (X and Y axes) but also milling (Cand Y axes) including tilted plane machining (B axis).

Interactive programming for multi-tasking lathes■ FANUC LINEAR MOTOR LiS-B series that Achieves High Speedand Precision

Since a linear motor does not use elastically deformable elements or wearing
parts such as ball screws for power transmission, it achieves high speed andhigh precision due to high gain of the servo system, while eliminating theneed for maintenance.
In addition, it also contributes to a more rigid and longer stroke axis.
We have developed the FANUC LINEAR MOTOR LiS-B series, which has thefollowing features.
- Contributes to reducing machine size by realizing smaller size withequivalent output force to that of conventional models.
- Available in various product lineups with the maximum forces ranging from
300 N to 16000 N.
- Contributes to higher precision through suppression of heat and enhanced
feed smoothness.
- Driving by 200 V and 400 V input supported in all models.
- SERVO HRV＋ Control supported as a standard specification to achieve higher
precision.

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FANUC LINEAR MOTOR LiS-B series

Introduction of New Products and New Features (ROBOT)■ FANUC Robot M-20iB/25C

FANUC Robot M-20iB/25 has been well-received by our customers as arobot with an enclosed structure, in which the motor or cables are notexposed. We have developed and started distributing M-20iB/25C as avariation of M-20iB/25, which supports both clean environments and foodenvironments.
M-20iB/25C features an improved rust prevention property, while
maintaining the slim body, high transfer capacity, and IP67 dust/water
proofing performance of M-20iB/25.
- Fully covered robot with a payload of 25 kg.
- Has a smooth arm surface that is resistant to contamination and adopts
bolts that prevent water from accumulating, which keeps bacteria fromdeveloping and makes cleaning easy.
- Has a stainless wrist flange and bolts and adopts epoxy coating that
improves the rust proof performance.
- Uses food grade grease at the drive unit, so that it can be used safely infood environments.
- Integrates a solenoid valve and discharges exhaust air outside throughthe hose inside the mechanical unit, which enables the use of pneumatic
equipment without contaminating clean environments.
- Has a cable connection port for driving the hand inside the arm, which
prevents protrusion of connectors to the outside and realizes neat
wiring.

M-20iB/25C■ FANUC Fiber Laser Interface Function

We have added a new FANUC fiber laser interface function that allows foreasy connection between FANUC fiber laser oscillators and robots through
EtherNet/IP connections.
This function can realize a laser robot system that offers even more easeof use and higher quality machining through a high degree of integration
between a fiber laser oscillator and robot.
- Allows the user to perform teaching of laser machining commands for
welding, cutting, and brazing and input of machining conditions in the
robot program.
- Equipped with the laser oscillator monitor screen that allows the user tocheck the laser oscillator condition or machining status on the teachpendant of the robot, eliminating the need for a display for the oscillator.
- Realizes high-quality laser machining through high-precisionsynchronized control of the robot operation and laser output.
- Automatically configures the connection between the robot andoscillator when the user selects the oscillator model, making the setting
operation at start-up very simple.
- Allows for sharing of one oscillator for up to six robots, which makes it
possible to reduce costs for the laser system.

Laser robot system
offered by one FANUC

FANUC will continue improving its fiber laser application technologies, so
as to contribute to the expansion of laser machining applications in
manufacturing.

Laser oscillator monitor screen

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Introduction of New Products and New Features (ROBOMACHINE)■ ROBOMACHINE Easy Startup Package QSSP

We have developed and started distribution of an easy startup package QSSP (Quick & Simple Startup Package), in which
ROBODRILL, ROBOSHOT, ROBOCUT, and a robot are combined into one package.
Combining these products into one package has reduced the man-hours for system design or system upgrade, which used
to be an issue when incorporating a robot into ROBOMACHINE, and has made automation at manufacturing sites eveneasier.

● ROBODRILL QSSPThe QSSP combining ROBODRILL α -DiB series and LR Mate 200iD is a robot
system that is optimal for automatic workpiece replacement in ROBODRILL.
The package includes a robot pedestal, collective connector connection, easy
setup and a robot sample program, and enables easy configuration of a robot
system.
● Reduction of workpiece loading/unloading time by the servo door
The side servo door is driven by a servo motor controlled by the controller of
ROBODRILL or the robot. The door open/close time has been reduced toapproximately 40% that of cylinder-driven doors, contributing to reducing theworkpiece loading/unloading time.

ROBODRILL @++ > LR Mate 200+D● ROBOSHOT QSSPThe QSSP combining ROBOSHOT α-SiA series and Genkotsu-Robot M-1iA is arobot system that is optimal for automatic inspection and alignment of small
parts molded by ROBOSHOT.
The package includes a robot pedestal, conveyor, safety fence, easy setup and arobot sample program, and enables easy configuration of a robot system.
● Recording of molding images through linkage withROBOSHOT-LINKi

Images of moldings captured by the vision system can be recorded in the
ROBOSHOT-LINKi production/quality information management tool in themolding facility.
Collective management of molding data and molding image data can achieve
sophisticated traceability.

ROBOSHOT @++ > M-1+A● ROBOCUT QSSPThe QSSP combining ROBOCUT α-CiB series and M-20iA is a robot system thatis optimal for automatic workpiece replacement in ROBOCUT.
The package includes a robot pedestal, stocker, safety fence, easy setup and arobot sample program, and enables easy configuration of a robot system.
● Automatic mold core processing by Core Stich

The Core Stitch function makes chips (mold cores) that need to be removed afterroughing temporarily adhere to the workpiece by adhesion of the wire
component.
Cores are automatically removed by the robot before finishing, which enables
long-time continuous unmanned operation in combination with automatic
workpiece replacement.

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ROBOCUT @++ > M-20+A

Introduction to FANUC Factory ROBOSHOT Factory
ROBOSHOTs are assembled and tested in FANUC's ROBOSHOT factory, which has a production capacity of 400
ROBOSHOTs per month. In the assembly process, work progress is monitored by a process management system andrunning test status by ROBOSHOT-LINK i for the purpose of sharing information by visualizing data to deliver products
on time and to improve product reliability. The collaborative robot CR-35iA, which requires no safety fences, is installed tosupport the handling of heavy parts. This helps create a workplace environment where women and senior people canwork safely.

Assembly process

ROBOSHOT-LINK i entrally controlling the conditions ofCproducts subjected to a running test

Collaboration between a human and a robot (ball screw assembly)

Parts that are delivered to the factory are managed in an automated warehouse and taken out to where they are needed
when they are needed according to a delivery schedule based on manufacturing plans and order information.
In kit operations that require a unique set of parts for each order, a digital picking system is used to show where to deliver
the parts taken out by turning on relevant lights. Therefore, an automated system is developed to support accurate andefficient logistics inside the facility.

Machine assembly delivery station

Kit delivery station and digital picking system

9Visiting Users

FANUC ROBODRILL

Toyota Industries Corporation, a company that
contributes to a comfortable society andenriched lifestyles
We visited Toyota Industries Corporation's Kariya
head office factory in Kariya, Aichi to interview Mr.
Ikuse, General Manager, Production Engineering
Dept., Compressor Div., Mr. Ito, Assistant General
Manager, and Mr. Inoue, Group Manager.
Last year was the 90th anniversary of yourcompany's founding. Could you tell us about thehistory and business operations of yourcompany?
Mr. Ikuse, General Manager: In accordance with thespirit of "Research and Creation" espoused by Sakichi
Toyoda, our company's founder, Toyota Industries
Corporation was founded in 1926 as Toyoda Automatic
Loom Works, Ltd. to manufacture and sell the G-model
automatic loom invented by Sakichi (company name waschanged to Toyota Industries Corporation in 2001).
Subsequently, the company diversified its business,
expanding it to automobile-related products (vehicles,
engines, and car air conditioner compressors), industrial
vehicles (forklifts, etc.), as well as electronics.
We are developing business activities not only in Japan,
but also throughout the entire world. Today, we are theglobal market leader for air jet looms, forklifts, and car
air conditioner compressors.
Last November, we celebrated the 90th anniversary of
our company's founding. The company's development was
far from easy. We owe today's presence of the company
to our predecessors' efforts to overcome numerous
challenges and failures. The spirit of being studious andcreative, which is stated in our company motto, has been
passed down from generation to generation to this day.
Toyoda Precepts
Staying true to the spirit of the late Sakichi Toyoda, observe thefollowing precepts:‑ Always be faithful to your duties, thereby contributing to theCompany and to the overall good.
‑ Always be studious and creative, striving to stay ahead of thetimes.
‑ Always be practical and avoid frivolousness.
‑ Always strive to build a homelike atmosphere at work that iswarm and friendly.
‑ Always have respect for God and remember to be grateful at all
times.

From Toyota Industries Report 201610

(From the left) Mr. Ito, Assistant General Manager; Mr. Ikuse,
General Manager; and Mr. Inoue, Group Manager. Photo taken
against the background of Japanese-style paper sliding doors
designed after the words of Sakichi Toyoda, "Open the window.
It's a big world out there."

Could you tell us about the Compressor Division?
Mr. Ikuse, General Manager: The Compressor Division
manufactures major car air-conditioning equipment,
which is installed in cars around the world. Our global
market share is 43% and we have produced a total ofmore than 400 million units in the past.
We have developed high-speed, high-precision productionlines that are used in 10 factories in Japan and in 7
factories overseas.
Approximately how many ROBODRILLs are you
using in your factory?
Mr. Ito, Assistant General Manager: Some 900
ROBODRILLs are working worldwide as standard
processing machines for aluminum die-cast parts.
In aluminum processing, ROBODRILLs are used in almost
all production lines as major units for rough processing,intermediate processing, and drilling.
In finish processing, we use devices we manufacture
in-house that are equipped with a FANUC CNC system.
In processes that require high-precision processing, we
also ask FANUC's SERVO Laboratory staff to participate inprocessing tests.
What made you decide to use ROBODRILLs inyour factory?
Mr. Ito, Assistant General Manager: As compressor
output capacity changed, an increasing number ofmanufacturers started producing vehicles compatible
with our products. As a result, we were faced with theneed to manufacture an enormous number of different
types of compressors due to differences between engines
in the position of coolant gas outlets, mounting feet,
control valves, and other parts.
To respond to the increasing number of different types ofcompressors as well as with frequent short-term changes
in production, we decided to develop small-scale, generalpurpose production lines instead of conventional
dedicated facilities centered on mini transfer machines.
Just at that time, FANUC released the high-speed
ROBODRILL to replace the conventional Drillmate.
Also, integrating multi-faceted processing processes byusing ROBODRILL in combination with a compact fivesided table released by YUKIWA SEIKO enabled us torealize investment effects close to using dedicatedfacilities.
Without holding back, how do you evaluate
ROBODRILL?
Mr. Ito, Assistant General Manager: We produce

products mainly by automatic lines, so we would bepleased if you could provide a cover that makes it easier
to coordinate ROBODRILL's operations with automatedprocesses.
Also, when we perform high-precision operations in
one-chuck processing, processing and rotation directions
are sometimes restricted due to thermal displacement.
ROBODRILL has functions to control thermal
displacement. However, it would be more desirable if we
could mechanically eliminate displacement. We would
also be pleased if you could mitigate the restrictions on
tool weights.
Do you have any requests to FANUC?
Mr. Inoue, Group Manager: Robot controllers are toolarge. Some makers are manufacturing controllers thesize of a PC. Also, we hope to continue to collaborate with
FANUC to develop the world's No. 1 high-speed, highprecision production process.
Mr. Ikuse, General Manager: Going forward, we are
eager to collaborate with FANUC in developing AI and IoTtechnologies as well as establishing standard production
processes at our manufacturing sites around the world,
so we would like to ask for your cooperation.

Kariya head office factory

Inside the Kariya factory(Interviewer: Naoki Yukisada, Vice Manager, Public Relations Department)

Toyota Industries Corporation (https://www.toyota-shokki.co.jp)▶ President: Akira Onishi ▶ Capital: 80.4 billion yen▶ Sales: 2.2289 trillion yen (fiscal year ended March 2016)▶ Number of employees: 51,458 (as of March 31, 2016)
Head office:▶ Address: 2-1, Toyoda-cho, Kariya-shi, Aichi 448-8671, Japan▶ Phone: 0566-22-2511 ▶ Fax: 0566-27-5650

Four Seasons of FANUC
An Adonis flower, the harbinger of spring, was foundbasking in the sun.
It looks like a little sun that brings warmth to thespring Oshino forest, which is still cold.

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F IELD system< Intelligent Edge Link & Drive system

PLC

CNC Laser

Robot

ROBOMACHINE
Machine tool, Industrial machinery

Sensor

The FIELD system is a platform open to everyone,
and was developed for edge-heavy computing by bringing together
the latest IoT and cutting-edge AI technologies.
By using this system, FANUC aims to work with partners
around the world to innovate manufacturing.

FANUC News 2017-Ⅰ
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