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FANUC America Corporation, headquartered in Rochester Hills, MI is the leading supplier of robots, CNC systems and factory automation. Follow this channel for the latest from FANUC America: product news, expert perspectives, and updates from the team.

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Channel Brief·FANUC America · 8 episodes
Updated Jun 18, 2026

Automation and AI are reshaping American manufacturing strategy now

FANUC America's channel argues that robotics, AI, and workforce integration—not machines alone—drive manufacturing competitiveness. Hard market data and named executives anchor the case.

FANUC America's content argues that robotic automation and AI are no longer optional experiments but core drivers of American manufacturing competitiveness and growth. The channel anchors this thesis in concrete market scale (global industrial automation hit $226.76 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $504.38 billion by 2033), named FANUC executives speaking to implementation, and recurring debates about balancing automation adoption with skilled workforce retention.

Drawn from Industrial automation in focus: six product la… and 3 more →

“We help solve manufacturing challenges. That problem solving didn't stop when the pandemic came to North America.”

Mike Cicco, President and CEO of FANUC America Corporation

By the numbers

$504.38B

global industrial automation market projected by 2033

10.5%

CAGR for global industrial automation market through 2033

50,000+

Expected attendees at Automate 2026 in Chicago

1,000+

Exhibitors at Automate 2026

What the channel argues

DataGlobal industrial automation market projected to reach $504.38 billion by 2033, at 10.5% CAGR.→
DataAutomate 2026 draws over 50,000 attendees and 1,000+ exhibitors at McCormick Place, Chicago, June 22-25.→
InsightPhysical AI—teaching robots through demonstration rather than explicit programming—is a defining theme at Automate 2026.→
InsightU.S. remains the second-largest manufacturer globally, second only to China, experiencing renewed manufacturing growth.→
InsightVision, force sensors, torque sensors, and machine learning are moving from concept to practical manufacturing application.→

What you'll learn

•The global industrial automation market is on track to double from 2025 to 2033 at a 10.5% compound annual growth rate.
•Physical AI—training robots through demonstration—is shifting humanoid and industrial robotics from research concept to near-term factory deployment.
•Balancing rapid automation adoption with workforce development and upskilling is now a core strategic question for manufacturers.
•FANUC and other integrators view trade shows like Automate and Fabtech as critical venues for connecting automation suppliers and end-user problem-solving.

What to do about it

→Map your manufacturing process for automation opportunities using vision, force feedback, and machine learning capabilities, not just stationary task execution.
→Develop or partner on workforce upskilling programs now to retain skilled workers and manage the automation transition.
→Attend or monitor industry events like Automate 2026 and Fabtech to understand emerging robotics capabilities, humanoid systems, and integration partnerships.

Who and what shows up

Mike Cicco

President and CEO, FANUC America Corporation

Discussed how FANUC's problem-solving approach extended through pandemic disruption and new manufacturing demands like PPE production.

Eric Potter

Director of Engineering, FANUC America

Explained how vision, force and torque sensors, and machine learning are enabling robots to see, feel, and learn in manufacturing.

Matt Gresens

Sr. District Manager, FANUC America Corporation

Emphasized FANUC's commitment to providing best-in-class robot options for integrators and building symbiotic relationships at industry events like Fabtech.

Evan Beard

CEO, Standard Bots

Delivering keynote on physical AI at Automate 2026, signaling the shift from programming-based to demonstration-based robot training.

Questions this channel answers

Q

Is America still a manufacturing powerhouse?

Yes. The U.S. is the second-largest manufacturer globally by output, second only to China, and is experiencing renewed growth driven by robotic automation and innovation.

Robotic Automation in American Manufacturing: Its Rise, … →
Q

What technologies are moving from concept to factory reality?

Vision systems, force and torque sensors, machine learning, and physical AI (teaching robots through demonstration) are now practical tools in manufacturing, not research projects.

A3's Automate 2026 puts humanoid robots, industrial AI, … →
Q

How do manufacturers balance automation with workforce needs?

By strategically upskilling and developing their workforce while adopting automation to increase efficiency, productivity, and safety—treating workforce development as essential, not secondary.

Roadmap into the Future of Intelligent Manufacturing: Ho… →
Q

What is the market size and growth rate for industrial automation?

The global market was valued at $226.76 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $504.38 billion by 2033, reflecting a 10.5% compound annual growth rate.

Industrial automation in focus: six product launches sha… →
Topics:Robotic automation in manufacturingIndustrial AI and machine learningHumanoid robots and physical AIWorkforce upskilling and retentionFactory automation trade shows and industry events
Themes:Manufacturing renaissance through robotic automation and AI integrationFrom stationary machines to intelligent, sensing, learning systemsWorkforce development as a co-equal priority with technology adoption

Industry context

North American robot orders reached 9,055 units valued at $543 million in Q1 2026, reflecting sustained industrial automation investment across manufacturing sectors.

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