Rockwell Automation and FANUC FA America to Collaborate on Integrated CNC and Programmable Automation Controller Environments
Rockwell Automation and FANUC FA America to Collaborate on Integrated CNC and Programmable Automation Controller Environments
Companies to jointly develop integrated automation solutions for key vertical markets
Hoffman Estates, IL and MILWAUKEE, Sept. 2010 — FANUC FA America, the largest CNC organization in the Americas, and Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation solutions, announced today a collaborative effort to offer closer integration between CNC and programmable automation controller (PAC) environments. The effort will result in the ability for both companies to deliver integrated automation solutions to key vertical market segments, such as automotive and aerospace.
The two companies will work together on connectivity between their respective controller platforms through open communication technologies, such as the EtherNet/IP and FL Net protocols. End-users and OEMs will benefit from reduced integration costs, improved synchronization between platforms and transparent data access across the manufacturing enterprise.
"This announcement is an important step to furthering FANUC FA America's strategy to focus on what we do best, which is the sales and support of FANUC's world class CNCs, while working towards more flexible open interfaces to complementary automation systems," said Tomoaki Ishibe, president, FANUC FA America. "Working with Rockwell Automation here in the Americas is a natural fit, given their industry leadership in programmable automation controllers and our shared customer base."
Both companies cite customer demand for integrated solutions based on open platforms as a key driver in the collaborative effort.
"Our mutual customers need visibility into their manufacturing assets in order to help make more informed decisions and stay competitive," said Steve Eisenbrown, senior vice president of Architecture and Software, Rockwell Automation. "Integrating FANUC's world-class CNC systems with the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system further strengthens our two companies' ability to help customers achieve plant wide optimization."
Initial emphasis of the collaboration will be placed on developing, deploying and promoting integration technologies that simplify customers' applications and improve the performance of industrial automation systems where both CNCs and PACs are used. The two companies will jointly document integration methods, quantify integration savings and work with joint customers to solve their application challenges, leveraging a fully integrated CNC and PAC platform.
About FANUC FA America
As a subsidiary of FANUC LTD., FANUC FA America is the exclusive provider of industry leading FANUC CNC systems and solutions in the Americas. FANUC FA America provides a one-stop shop for comprehensive CNC solutions including industry-leading control systems, engineering, parts, and repair and factory automation solutions
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 19,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
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