Fanuc, a global leader in industrial automation, has received a significant order to supply a ‘state of the art’ paint system, including paint robots and advanced application technology, to a European luxury automotive manufacturer. Almost 50 Fanuc robots will be employed painting both car bodies and plastic add-on parts such as bumpers. Jan Kamenicky, Fanuc Europe’s head of paint, said: “We are managing the entire project, including installation. Our application technology ensures fast changeover times and minimal paint loss.”
Fanuc impressed the customer with an innovative cabin painting concept that requires fewer cabins and robots. Fanuc’s paint lab near Stuttgart, Germany, also played a crucial role in securing the order. The robots will automatically open the bonnet and boot and apply multiple layers of paint, with technology provided by Fanuc partner
Sames Kremlin.
Mr Kamenicky added: “Like our standard robots, our paint robots are extremely durable and benefit from unlimited maintenance. This makes us an attractive partner for companies aiming for sustainable operations.”
Painting robots are essential for achieving high-quality surfaces. They apply paint evenly and efficiently, while protecting employees from health hazards. Fanuc, headquartered in Japan, and represented in the UK by Coventry-based
Fanuc UK Ltd, offers around 200 robot models, including a wide range of painting robots and paint system solutions.