FANUC to showcase next-gen automation & control at MACH 2026
CONTROL & AUTOMATION LIVE FANUC DRILL DEMO
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FANUC to showcase next-gen automation & control at MACH 2026
At MACH 2026, industrial automation experts FANUC UK will host a LIVE on-stand demonstration of an automated drilling cell developed by Airbus and incorporating FANUC robot technology. Visitors to stand 18- 449 can also see first-hand a new generation of numerical control – the FANUC FS500i-A CNC – which enables complex manufacturing environments to meet high precision and adaptability demands. In addition, FANUC will showcase its in-house robot system building capabilities, highlighting the benefits of collaboration to manufacturers across a range of industries including aerospace, defence, automotive, utilities and energy supply chains.
Collaboration in aerospace automation
The centrepiece of the FANUC UK stand at this year’ s MACH exhibition is a robotic drilling system built by Airbus with the support of FANUC. The cell employs an M-800iA / 60 six-axis robot, as well as a drilling effector controlled by a FANUC CNC and a mobile platform, both designed and built by Airbus. Designed for aerospace components, it has improved drilling accuracy and increased productivity for Airbus, while freeing up human employees to work on more creative and valueadded tasks.
“ There are numerous benefits to aerospace manufacturers of automating their drilling applications with the M800iA / 60, including improved accuracy and repeatability, increased output and better use of personnel,” states Oliver Selby, FANUC UK’ s Head of Sales.“ The success of the Airbus drilling system demonstrates how important it is to collaborate with a robotics partner that will provide the right experience, knowledge,
Airbus’ first in-house robotic drilling cell, built with FANUC, features an M-800iA / 60 robot controlled by a FANUC CNC.
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