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FANUC at the Paris Air Show
FANUC unveiled the first industrial applications of its next-generation aerospace automation at the Paris Air Show( 16-22 June 2025). For several years, the specialist in numerical control and industrial robots has been promoting the vision of CNC-controlled assembly operations, a vision that fits with the aerospace industry’ s digitalisation strategy. The solution has been used by Airbus to create its first drilling cell, which was presented at the Paris Air Show. FANUC continues to support finishing processes by offering aircraft manufacturers collaborative robots that assist operators.
“ The new generation of the FANUC FS500i-A CNC offers very high computing power and a new architecture. It enables increasingly complex movements to be controlled with ultra-precision and perfect synchronisation. It also allows automation to adapt to the arrival of artificial intelligence in design assistance software,” FANUC told ISMR.
FANUC also presented a new addition to its R-2000iC robot range for assembling structural components. With a payload of 270kg and a reach of 2655mm, the R-2000iC / 270F can handle heavy equipment. At the Paris Air Show, it was equipped with an effector specifically developed by Seti-Tec for drilling and riveting operations.
The first industrial robotic drilling cell built in-house by Airbus, with the support of FANUC, was also showcased. Designed for aerostructure components, it consists of an M-800iA / 60 robot controlled by a FANUC CNC, as well as a drilling effector and a
The new generation of the FANUC FS500i-A CNC with“ seamless AI integration.”
Airbus’ first in-house robotic drilling cell, built with FANUC, features an M-800iA / 60 robot controlled by a FANUC CNC.
FANUC CRX collaborative robots assist with tasks such as deburring, sanding and machine feeding. mobile platform, both designed and built by Airbus.
“ This cell demonstrates how FANUC is responding to the evolving needs of the aerospace industry by combining the worlds of CNC and robotics. It is the first in a series of industrial projects based on this concept,” added FANUC.
CRX collaborative robots were also highlighted at the Paris Air Show for their ability to assist operators in tasks such as deburring, sanding and machine feeding.“ Easily movable and reconfigurable, they address the issue of automation for small batch production. The robots can be operated directly by operators, without the intervention of a robotics engineer. The process is set up directly by the expert and their robotic assistant,” concluded FANUC.
FANUC Corporation was recently awarded the Platinum rating for sustainability by EcoVadis for the first time, achieving a score of 82 / 100 and earning a position among the top 1 % of over 150,000 companies assessed globally. This prestigious recognition underscores FANUC’ s commitment to responsible business conduct and sustainable innovation. The Platinum rating is a significant milestone for FANUC, highlighting its progress in integrating sustainability into every aspect of its business. n
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