FANUC Robotics
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| FANUC LTD | |
|---|---|
| Type | Public (TYO: 6954) |
| Founded | (1972-05-12) |
| Headquarters | Oshino-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | Dr. Eng. Seiuemon Inaba (Honorary Chairman) Dr. Eng. Yoshiharu Inaba (President & CEO) |
| Industry | Manufacturing, Robotics |
| Revenue | ¥468,399 (2007)[1] |
| Operating income | ¥189,564 (2007)[1] |
| Profit | ¥127,030 (2007)[1] |
| Employees | 4,872 consolidated (2007)[2] |
| Website | www.fanuc.co.jp |
FANUC or FANUC LTD (ファナック株式会社 Fanukku Kabushkigaisha?) (TYO: 6954) is a Japanese electromechanical manufacturer specializing in robotics. It is one of the largest maker of industrial robots in the world. It is part of the Furukawa Group.[citation needed] FANUC had its beginnings as part of Fujitsu developing numerical controls (NCs) and servo systems. In 1972, the Computing Control Division became independent and FANUC Ltd was established.[3]
FANUC is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Section 1, 6954. It is headquarted in Yamanashi Prefecture.
Among FANUC's biggest clients are many US and Japanese automobile and electronics manufacturers. FANUC probably more than any other Japanese company has been instrumental in developing Japan's image as a producer of precision and quality equipment.[citation needed] Use of industrial robots has allowed companies like Panasonic in Amagasaki to run factories which produce 2 million television sets a month (mostly high end plasma LCD screens including the world's largest at 103 inches[chronology source needed]), with just 15 people.[4]
FANUC has joint ventures, subsidiaries, and sales offices on 5 continents and over 22 countries.
[edit] Subsidiaries and joint ventures
FANUC Robotics America, Inc. is the leading supplier of robotic automation in North and South America. It offers over 175 robot model variations to meet the needs of a wide range of applications. It also produces software, controls, and vision products that aid in the development of state-of-the-art robotic systems. Headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan, FANUC Robotics America has ten regional locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil. The company provides these systems for a variety of industries - from automotive and fabricated metals to medical devices and plastics. The company began in 1982 as a joint venture between FANUC Ltd and General Motors Corporation, named GMFanuc Robotics Corporation. A staff of 70 began work at the GM Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. In 1992, the company became a wholly owned subsidiary of FANUC Ltd of Oshino-mura, Japan.
FANUC Robotics Europe S.A., a sister company, is headquartered in Luxembourg, and serves customers throughout Europe. Sales, service and support are provided worldwide.
GE Fanuc Automation is a joint venture between General Electric and FANUC Ltd.
FANUC America is a subsidiary of FANUC Ltd responsible for CNC operations in North America.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Consolidated financial results for the year ended 2008-03-31. Fiscal 2007 Annual Financial Results (pdf) (2008-04-24). Retrieved on 2008-06-07.
- ^ FANUC LTD Corporate Profile. FANUC LTD (2007-09-30). Retrieved on 2008-06-06.
- ^ FANUC's Management - Profile. FANUC LTD. Retrieved on 2008-06-06.
- ^ TrustedReviews.com Panasonic Press Tour Japan 2007 p2-3
[edit] External links
- FANUC America
- FANUC Robotics America
- FANUC Robotics Europe S.A.
- GE Fanuc Automation
- Hoover's Profile: FANUC LTD
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