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2020-ⅠCONTENTSTOPICS− International Robot Exhibition 2019

−FANUC Robot Global Partner Reception 2019

− Introduction of New Products and New Functions [FA]−Introduction of New Products and New Functions [Robot]−Introduction of New Products and New Functions [ROBOMACHINE]− FANUC Factory Introduction[Automatic workpiece loading and unloading in lathes andmachining centers]− FANUC Robot R-2000+D/210FH Received Two Awards
・Grand Prix of the 62nd Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Top Ten New
Products Award of 2019・Outstanding Performance Award (Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun

Award) of the Nihon Keizai Shimbun Superior Products andServices Award of 2019

− FANUC ROBOSHOT Received the Okochi Memorial Special
Production Award− FANUC Global Conference (FG Conference) held Online− Four Seasons of FANUC

Photo taken February 2020

International Robot Exhibition 2019
The International Robot Exhibition 2019 was held for four days from
Wednesday, December 18, to Saturday, December 21, at Tokyo Big
Sight. FANUC exhibited many systems that used collaborative robots,
SCARA robots and robots for welding and other various applications.
Under our slogan of “one FANUC,” integrating FA and ROBOMACHINEs, FANUC also focused on the display of machining automatedwith a robot.
We introduced our efforts in the areas of AI and IoT-related zero downtime (ZDT), our FIELD system, and "Service First."
The new collaborative model, CRX, with a new friendlier design
gathered much attention.
FANUC's booth was crowded with many visitors throughout the fourday exhibition.

The eye-catching new collaborative robot, CRX, was the center of attention.

Collaborative robot

FANUC exhibited its entire collaborative
robot series.

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Visitors were impressed by

the easy teaching of the new
CRX .

SCARA robot

Visitors appreciated the speed

and drip-proof performance ofthe new model with a payload of
12 kg.

Delta robot

Much interest was shown in the

new model, DR-3+B, and its soft
gripper.

Super heavy payload robot

Laser robot

Painting robot

3D vision sensor

The powerful motion of lifting

Visitors highly praised the

The addition of a compact painting

The new 3DV/1600, with a built-in

an airplane panel was astonishing.

path precision of the newhigh precision robot model.

robot has enhanced the series.

gripper which enables

measurements in wide ranges,
attracted attention.

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Machining

Easy teaching of the CRX and automatic
path generation had a great impact.

AI, IoT, and services

ROBODRILL QSSR and AGV robot
supplying parts.

AI、IoT、サービス

Teaching by pointing of bin-picking through deep learning was
exhibited.

The ability of FIELD system togather data from machines of any

Teaching using the manual handle
and CNC G-code was popular withvisitors.

FANUC presented the practicaluse of ZDT, which has been

manufacturer was highly acclaimed. implemented by many customers
around the world.

FANUC demonstrated

high-pressure washingusing the washing robot.

Visitors were amazed by our part
replacement service and visual
guidance for work procedures.

FANUC ROBOT GLOBAL PARTNER RECEPTION 2019

The FANUC Robot Global Partner Reception 2019 was held on
Tuesday, December 17, the night before the start of theInternational Robot Exhibition.
134 global partners from Japan and overseas who sell FANUC
robots were invited.
Trophies were awarded to 34 companies as a token of our gratitude
for their daily sales activities.
The Grand Award was awarded to RoboJob of Belgium, and Special
Awards went to Yamazen Corporation, US-based Aloi ACE, andChina-based Jiangsu Cenglary Engineering and Trading.
This reception turned out to be an outstanding event, where we felt
a sense of unity with our global partners, and a powerful motivation
to improve future sales.

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Introduction of New Products and New Functions (FA)New product

FANUC Series 303/313/323-MODEL B Plus

FANUC has developed the FANUC Series 303/313/323-MODEL B Plus as the successor to the FANUC Series 303/313/323-MODEL B, by signi�icantly

enhancing basic functions and pursuing usability.

●Brand new design of display unit and screen

A new black �lat design display unit was added to the lineup. The size of thedisplay unit ranges from 10.4” to 21.5”, allowing the selection of the mostsuitable size. The 21.5” LCD is equipped with a newly developed capacitive touch
panel that does not malfunction in an FA environment.

10.4”LCD
15”LCD
19”LCD●FANUC's latest CNC and servo technologies

The following latest FANUC control technologies are implemented in the FANUC
Series 303/313/323-MODEL B Plus. The setup is simple, and machine
performance can be improved effectively.

21.5”LCD✓Fine Surface Technology
High speed processing of machining programs that are output from CAD or
CAM and generation of smooth tool paths enable high quality machining.
✓Fast Cycle-time Technology
Cycle time is reduced through means such as acceleration or decelerationaccording to the operation status, maximum use of spindle capability, andreduction of non-machining time.

✓5-axis Integrated Technology
Improved usability of 5-axis machine tools by thoroughly supporting all 5-axis
machining processes, from machine setup, program creation to machining
assessment.

●Enhancement of the standard functions (customization functions)
FANUC's customization functions; FANUC PICTURE, C language executor, andmacro executor, are included as standard functions. The drawing capabilities ofthe latest version of FANUC PICTURE has been drastically improved,providing
more �lexibility in creating suitable screens for machine tools.

●Enhancement of standard functions (network function)

Network functions including FOCAS/Ethernet, FL-net, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET
come as standard in the FANUC Series 303/313/323-MODEL B Plus.
This series can be connected to peripheral equipment or applied to IoT (Internet ofThings) and QSSR (Quick & Simple Start-up of Robotization) without having to add
an Ethernet board.

New function

QSSR

QSSR (Quick & Simple Start-up of Robotization) is a function to connect a
robot to a machine tool quickly and easily.

● QSSR for CNC and robot

Connecting a machine tool to a robot or checking the operating status can be
performed easily.

✓Easy connection with one Ethernet cable✓Easy setup with the guidance function✓Start-up of robot controller programs from the CNC program with
M-code✓Robot status check and manual continuous feed areavailable on the CNC screen.

● Robot control from CNC

Robots can be controlled by CNCs.

✓Robot control using a CNC program in G-code✓Robot positioning is possible with the handle of the machine tool, andprograms can be created easily on the CNC screen

4Integration of machining performance and usability

5-axis Integrated

High quality machining

Fine Surface
Technology

Reduction in machining time

Fast Cycle-timeTechnology

Realtime optimization of control

Smart servo control

Introduction of New Products and New Functions (ROBOT)FANUC NEWSFANUC Robot R-20003D/210FH
FANUC developed and launched the R-20003D/210FH withcables embedded, as the latest model of the best-selling 山路を登りながら
R-20003Series.

● FANUC focused on functionality and external design in thisrobot, which has a payload of 210 kg and reach of 2.6 m. The
lineup also includes the R-20003D/165FH with a payload of 165
kg, and the R-20003D/100FH with a payload of 100 kg, bothhavinge the same reach.
● FANUC has reduced the footprint by 23%, the wrist interference radius by 13%, and the weight of the mechanical unit by
10%, comapred to conventional models, allowing for moreinstallations in the same space.

● FANUC has embedded within the robot arm, all the pipingsand cables, such as those for servo guns, which run to the end of
the robot arm, while suf�iciently ensuring the durability ofcables, which is an issue of internal cables, to achieve highreliability.
● Maximum use of of�line teaching is possible without having
to worry about interference between peripheral equipment andthe pipings and cables. In addition, the usability of these newmodels have improved, since there is no need to consider theeffects on cables and other items when modifying teaching.

FANUC Robot R-20003D/210FH

Support for OPC UA communication in FANUC robots●OPC UA is one of the international standards for data exchange
between industrial equipment such as machine tools, robots, andPLCs, via a communication network. FANUC's robots now support
OPC UA communication as standard, as part of our endeavors toenhance IoT functions in production sites.
● Each industrial equipment industry is establishing a data
format that complies with the OPC UA companion speci�ications.
For industrial robots, the OPC Robotics companion speci�ications
have been established. FANUC robots conform to these speci�ications using only a controller as standard. No special hardware isrequired.

●The OPC Robotics-compliant communication function enables
the position of a FANUC robot, the status of the operating
program, alarms, signals and others to be known and monitored
via a network.

FANUC will continue to improve the communication functions ofrobots to contribute to the visualization and and support of IoT
in production sites.

A FANUC robot serves as the OPC UA server, allowing themonitoring of an operation from an OPC UA client PC.

(*) OPC UA is a registered trademark of the OPC Foundation.
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Introduction of New Products and New Functions (ROBOMACHINE)
New function "Quick and Simple Start-up of Robotization" of ROBOMACHINEFANUC has developed and launched QSSR (Quick and Simple
Start-up of Robotization), which is a package of basic
elements required to build robot systems with ROBOMACHINEs.

ROBODRILL-QSSR

The ROBODRILL-QSSR, which consists of a compact machining centerof the ROBODRILL α-D3B Series and an LR Mate 2003D, is an ideal
robot system for automatically changing workpieces.

●Basic elements to build a robot system such as robot installationbase, safety fence, easy connection function, and robot sample
programs are offered in packaged form for the robotization ofmachining sites.
●An automatic side door driven with a servo motor can be selected
as an option. Compared to the air cylinder driven method, the time forthe door to open and close is about 40%, and is much faster. In
addition, the load and unload time of workpieces can be signi�icantly
reduced by combining with a robot.

By using QSSR to build a system, the workload for design andsystem setup time are signi�icantly reduced, facilitating the
installation, setup, and operation of automation systems
consisting of ROBOMACHINEs and robots.

ROBODRILL-QSSRROBOSHOT-QSSR
The ROBOSHOT-QSSR, which consists of an electric injection
molding machine of the ROBOSHOT α-S3A Series and an LR Mate
2003D, is a robot system that is ideal for unloading molded parts andassembly after molding.

●Basic elements to build a robot system such as a robot installationbase, safety fence, safety mechanism, and robot sample programs areoffered in a packaged form for the robotization of molding sites.
●Customization of robot operations is possible by adding information to a preinstalled robot sample program. The information teaches
proper positions for the application.

ROBOSHOT-QSSR

ROBOCUT-QSSR
The ROBOCUT-QSSR, which consists of a wire electrical dischargemachine of the ROBOCUT α-C3B Series and an M-203A, is an optimal
robot system for the automatic exchange of machining workpieces tobe machined.

6●Basic elements to build a robot system such as a robot installationbase, safety fence, safety mechanism, and robot sample programs areoffered in a packaged form for the robotization of machining sites.
●The core stitch function temporarily adheres cores that must be
removed after rough cutting to workpieces. Then the robot removes
the cores before �inishing. This function and the automatic workpieceexchanging functionenables continuous unmanned operation for long
periods of time.

ROBOCUT-QSSR

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FANUC NEWS

Automatic workpiece loading and unloading in lathes and machining centers
In the machining process in FANUC factories, robots load
and unload workpieces to and from lathes and machining
centers, enabling continuous unmanned operation for a longtime.
For handling workpieces in lathes, various types of
workpieces are supplied from the automatic warehouse.
They are loaded in and unloaded from lathes with hands(servo hands), which are driven by servo motors for picking
operations. By controlling the position and gripping force,the hand can pick workpieces in a wide range of sizes andaccurately attaches them to the chuck of the lathe.
For handling workpieces in �ixtures in machining centers,
the robot detects workpieces on the pallet with a vision
sensor and picks them up.
After picking up a workpiece, the robot detects the positionand posture of the workpiece with the vision sensor again,
and corrects any misalignment that may occur when the
robot picks up the workpiece (misalignment during picking),
then loads the workpiece in a reliable fashion on the �ixture.

Automatic workpiece loading and unloading in a lathe

Automatic workpiece loading and unloading ina machining center

For the stable pick up of workpieces, the picking part(resembling a claw) of the servo hand is changed
automatically according to the shape of the workpiece, thus
enabling a large variety of workpieces to be handled. In
some cases, the robot may have to operate in line with an
external force, such as the chuck drawing in a workpiece, or
when a workpiece is pressed against the reference surfaceof the �ixture. In these cases, the soft-�loat function is used to�lexibly control the robot. Since chips stuck between
workpieces, chucks and �ixtures cause machining errors, therobot thoroughly cleans workpieces, chucks, and �ixtures. In
addition, the chips that are left inside workpieces along with
discharged cutting �luid, deteriorate the environment ofsurrounding equipment. Therefore, the air blow and suction
functions have been added to completely eliminate chips.
Although cutting �luid and mist will spatter and attach to
robots in machining sites, the highly reliable FANUC robots
provide stable production for a long time.

Use of a servo hand

Loading and unloading of a workpiece toand from a ﬁxture

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New Spot Welding Robot

FANUC Robot R-20003D/210FH
・Grand Prix of the 62nd Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Top Ten New Products Award of 2019・Outstanding Performance Award (Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun Award) of the Nihon Keizai

Shimbun Superior Products and Services Award of 2019

FANUC’s new spot welding robot, R-20003D/210FH, received both the Grand Prix of the 62nd Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun

Top Ten New Products Award of 2019 and the Outstanding Performance Award (Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun Award) of the
Nihon Keizai Shimbun Superior Products and Services Award of 2019.

Two awards !!

Outstanding Performance Award (Nikkei

Grand Prix of the 62nd Nikkan Kogyo

Sangyo Shimbun Award) of the Nihon

Shimbun Top Ten New Products

Keizai Shimbun Superior Products andAward of 2019

Services Award of 2019

With the Top Ten New Products Award, Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun selects

With the Nihon Keizai Shimbun Superior Products and Services Award,

a range of new products that applicant companies developed or have put

President Yamaguchi of FANUC received a certi�icate of commendation

and awards products that contribute to the development of manufactur-

ing and enhancement of the international competitiveness of Japan, from
into practical use in that year.

President Yamaguchi of FANUC received a certi�icate of commendationand plaque from President Imizu of Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, at theawards ceremony held on Thursday, January 23, at the Keidanren

Nihon Keizai Shimbun selects and awards outstanding new products andservices once a year.

and statue from President Okada of Nihon Keizai Shimbun at the awards
ceremony held on Wednesday, February 5, at The Okura Tokyo.

Kaikan.

About the awarded product, FANUC Robot R-2000+D/210FH
Completely redesigned from the previous R-20003 Series, the FANUC Robot R-20003D/210FH has a simple compact installation

section, a lower arm with a sharp edge line that neatly stores cables, a round middle section that leads to the upper arm, and a
V-shaped design is painted in two beautiful colors.

Besides having a good appearance, the mechanical unit is high in reliability and maintainability, resulting in an embodiment of
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industrial design that also offers functional aesthetics. The R-20003D/210FH is packed with FANUC's technologies, contributing
to the improvement of appear-ance and productivity of the production line.

FANUC ROBOSHOT Received the Okochi Memorial Special Production Award

FANUC NEWSFANUC’s fully electric injection molding machine, ROBOSHOT, received the66th (�iscal year 2019) Okochi Memorial Special Production Award from the

Okochi Memorial Foundation, for the development of a fully electric injection
molding machine for ultra-high precision compact plastic parts, due to its

contribution to the ultra-high precision molding market for compact plastic

parts. Although the annual awards ceremony was canceled due to COVID-19,

FANUC received the certi�icate of commendation and a large prize plaque as an
extra prize on March 24, 2020. FANUC turned its attention to the potential of
the plastics industry early on, and in 1983, started developing a fully electric

injection molding machine, driven by FANUC’s servo motor and using a CNC forcontrolling. In developing a fully electric injection molding machine, FANUC

developed element technologies such as a ball screw for high load driving for

injection molding, and a large servo motor with high power and high response,
achieving operation accuracy and repeatability, which could not be attainedwith conventional hydraulic injection molding machines, for the �irst time in

Extra prize for the Okochi Memorial Special Production
Award (large prize plaque)the spread of fully electric injection molding machines. As the market forIn the future, the need to reduce the burden that plastics place on thethe world.

We have boldly pioneered the precision molding market while contributing tocompact, thin wall IT products such as smartphones, grew in the 2000s, higher
performance was demanded for high precision compact plastic molded parts.
With the ROBOSHOT, FANUC has pursued repeatability of molding quality toprovide ultra-high precision molding, and has addressed market needs bycontinuing to be a leader in the �ield of ultra-high precision injection molding
technology.

ROBOSHOT has enhanced smartphone performance and reduced their size at
the same time, by making it possible to mass-produce compact ultra-highprecision plastic parts such as thin lenses for digital cameras, light guide panels
for the backlights of LCD panels, and precision connectors, contributing to the
spread and stable supply of smartphones.

environment will increase. FANUC will continue to enhance theperformance of ROBOSHOT to further improve functions, precision,and reduce the size of ultra-high precision compact plastic parts, inorder to minimize the environmental load, while contributing to thedevelopment of an information society and innovative global lifestyle.

FANUC has received the Okochi Memorial Production Award �ive times
under the themes of practical application of large-scale �lexible

production system using machining cells as the core (�iscal year 1981),
development of a fully automatic production system of a multilayer

printed wiring board (�iscal year 1995), development of continuous
unmanned machining systems using intelligent robots (�iscal year

2002), construction of a sophisticated automated motor assembly
factory consisting of intelligent robot cells (�iscal year 2008), andhighly ef�icient assembly systems through collaboration between acollaborative robot and humans (�iscal year 2016).

This year, FANUC received the Okochi Memorial Special
Production Award for the �irst time.

Certiﬁcate of commendation for the Okochi Memorial Special
Production Award

Fully electric injection molding machine,
the ROBOSHOT α-S503A with high precision clamp speciﬁcations*The Okochi Award is granted to outstanding accomplishments in the production engineering and production technology domains every
year, to contribute to the advancement of science and technology for production, as Dr. Masatoshi Okochi (1878‒1952) had wished. The
Award is in memory of the great achievements in academia and industry that Dr. Okochi made as the president of RIKEN for 25 years from1921 until the end of World War II.
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FANUC Global Conference (FG Conference) held Online
Each year, the FANUC Global Conference (commonly referred to as
the “FG Conference”) is held intensively for three days in midMarch. This event brings together FANUC sales representatives andresearchers from all over the world to the headquarters in Oshino,
Yamanashi Prefecture, to discuss future products and sales
strategies. This year, the event was held as a global online
conference making full use of SharePoint due to the COVID-19
outbreak, for a duration of nearly a full month in March. This wasthe �irst large-scale online international conference held by FANUC,
so there were some concerns. However, in the midst of countries
around the world issuing stay-at-home orders, participants from allover the world, regardless of time differences, were able to utilize
mobile access to join the event at any time, from anywhere.

Many topics were discussed in depth in online discussions thatwere held in parallel, making this a very well-received event.
While there are advantages to having face-to-face meetings, avariety of online methods were used to �ill in the gaps and improvethe effective-ness of the meetings, such as using videoconferencing systems that take time zone differences into
consideration. This event was an excellent opportunity to learn not
only about products and sales strategies, but also about various
aspects of global online conferences. We will continue to promote
DX (digital transformation) in order to improve the quality andef�iciency of our work by fully utilizing digital technology.

FGC2020 site

Four Seasons of FANUC
Spring arrived late in Oshino, bringing the butterbur sprouts
into view and the Fuji cherry trees into full bloom in mid-April
when we unexpectedly received heavy snowfall.

The forests of FANUC were enduring the heavy, cold
snow. As the snow melted, spring �inally arrived.

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FIELD system is a platform open to everyone, and wasdeveloped 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.

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