Fanuc hits 1 million robots built
ROCHESTER HILLS–Fanuc Corp. announced the production of its one millionth industrial robot. Fanuc developed its first robot in 1974 and entered the North American market in 1982, primarily as a supplier to …
Fanuc expands robot line
ROCHESTER HILLS—Fanuc America, a supplier of factory automation and robotics, announced an expansion of its line of high-performance Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) robots, offering more reach and payload …
Fanuc robotics, machine tool maker in new training program
ROCHESTER HILLS—FANUC America Corp., the factory automation provider, and Pine Brook, N.J.-based Doosan Machine Tools America, announced an education project to build the next generation of machinists. The FANUC Certified …
Eckhart spins out software business
WARREN—Eckhart Inc., the Warren-based manufacturing automation, robotics, and autonomous vehicles provider, announced the launch of ShopSync, enterprise resource planning (ERP) manufacturing software tailored for America’s small business ShopSync provides small …
Eckhart changes name of recent acquisition
WARREN–Eckhart Inc., the advanced manufacturing automation products and services provider, announced that its recent acquisition, PRI Robotics, will adopt the Eckhart name effective immediately. PRI Robotics, founded in 1995, designs, builds, …
Perceptron profit tumbles
PLYMOUTH — Perceptron Inc. (NASDAQ:PRCP), the Plymouth-based manufacturer of industrial automation equipment, posted net income of $366,000 or 4 cents a share in the second quarter of its fiscal year …
Kuka Systems Expanding In Clinton Township, Adding 116 New Jobs
LANSING — Kuka Systems North America LLC is expanding in Macomb County’s Clinton Township with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The project expected to generate nearly $14.4 million in …