- In June 2024, FANUC America, a global leader in robotics and automation, introduced the SR-12iA/C Food Grade SCARA robot, a high-performance solution tailored for food processing, packaging, and cleanroom environments. With a 12kg payload, compact design, corrosion-resistant build, and compliance with food safety regulations, the robot delivers fast, efficient, and hygienic operations, strengthening FANUC’s presence in the food industry
- In April 2024, Yaskawa Europe, the European arm of Japan's Yaskawa Electric, conducted a groundbreaking ceremony on April 24, 2024, in Kočevje, Slovenia, to initiate the construction of a new European Robotics Distribution Centre and an assembly hall for robotic welding systems. This facility will function as a key logistics and assembly hub for fulfilling robot orders throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), further solidifying Yaskawa’s infrastructure and regional reach
- In October 2022, ABB announced a strategic alliance with Scalable Robotics to bolster its robotic welding systems portfolio. This collaboration reinforces ABB’s commitment to delivering intuitive, accessible robotic solutions by integrating Scalable Robotics' advanced technologies. The move enhances ABB’s capabilities in user-friendly automation and supports its expansion into new customer segments
- In September 2022, KUKA AG unveiled the LBR iisy 11 kg and LBR iisy 15 kg collaborative robot models, featuring improved payload capacity, greater reach, and enhanced IP protection. These innovations broaden KUKA’s cobot lineup, addressing the needs of varied automation environments and accelerating adoption across industries through their flexibility and performance
- In March 2022, Fanuc Corporation expanded its CRX series by launching three new collaborative robots — the CRX-5iA, CRX-20iA/L, and CRX-25iA — alongside the existing CRX-10iA and CRX-10iA/L models. These additions enhance Fanuc's automation portfolio, delivering advanced features, greater efficiency, and versatility to meet the increasing demand for collaborative robotics in industrial applications
