FANUC CORP Highlights AI‑Driven Automation at International Trade Shows

The FANUC Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of factory automation systems, has announced its participation in two major industry events in October 2026. The company demonstrated advanced robotic and AI technologies at both the PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago and FABTECH 2026 in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

AI‑Powered Robotics and Intelligent Packaging at PACK EXPO International 2026

On 6 October 2026, FANUC America showcased the integration of artificial intelligence, collaborative robotics, and machine‑vision systems for packaging and processing applications.

  • Live demonstrations were conducted in Booth N25217, featuring a coordinated work cell with FANUC CRX‑20iA/L, CRX‑10iA, and CRX‑5iA collaborative robots.
  • The demonstrations covered package verification, food‑grade processing, integrated packaging, and palletizing.
  • James Cooper, Vice President of U.S. General Industry Sales, emphasized that the showcased solutions are easy to implement, simple to operate, and deliver value quickly.

The event aimed to illustrate how AI‑enhanced robotics can address labor shortages and streamline product handling across a wide range of packaging processes.

Advanced Welding and Painting Automation at FABTECH 2026

Earlier in the month, on 5 October 2026, FANUC America exhibited automation solutions tailored to the fabrication industry at FABTECH 2026.

  • The main booth (#S40006) featured the FANUC M‑950/500F‑28A and two ARC Mate robots, demonstrating coordinated motions for advanced, flexible welding.
  • Attendees observed robotic welding, plasma cutting, and laser processing options, from simple, easy‑to‑program collaborative welding to more sophisticated fabrication technologies.
  • The paint booth (#S11008) highlighted robotic painting demonstrations, including collaborative and industrial paint robots designed to improve coating quality, consistency, and operational flexibility.
  • The event introduced FANUC’s CRX‑3iA collaborative robot and P‑55/15‑21A paint robot, and showcased a coordinated‑motion welding application involving a CRX‑10iA/L cobot on an integrated seventh‑axis rail and an LR‑10iA/10 laser processing cell.

These demonstrations underscored FANUC’s commitment to providing high‑performance, adaptable automation solutions for the welding, cutting, and coating sectors.

Context within the Industry

The presentations at PACK EXPO and FABTECH reflect a broader industry shift toward speed, intelligence, and collaboration—themes also highlighted at the 8th Digital CEO and Leaders Summit in Çeşme, Turkey. While that summit focused on cross‑sector ecosystem integration, FANUC’s exhibits demonstrate how AI and collaborative robotics can be deployed across diverse manufacturing processes, from packaging to fabrication, to enhance productivity and reduce labor constraints.