FANUC America Expands US Robotics Manufacturing

FANUC America, global industry experts in robotics and automation systems, has announced plans for a $90 million investment to acquire property and construct a new 840,000 sq. ft. facility in Michigan. The development will provide production-ready space to support the potential expansion of the company’s existing U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities for robots.

Targeted for completion in late 2027, the project is expected to add 225 jobs while expanding FANUC America’s engineering capacity and advanced manufacturing capabilities. The new facility is also intended to support growing demand for automation solutions across North America, including applications involving physical AI, virtual commissioning, and digital twin technologies.

“This investment builds on FANUC America’s Michigan manufacturing footprint, which has included producing robots for paint application domestically for more than four decades,” said Mike Cicco, President and CEO, FANUC America. “By expanding its U.S. presence, FANUC America will strengthen domestic manufacturing, improve responsiveness to customer needs, and support industries that rely on automation to stay competitive.”

The announcement forms part of a broader investment strategy. Since 2019, FANUC America has invested nearly $300 million in multiple new facilities, expanding its footprint to approximately 3 million sq. ft. and creating more than 700 jobs across the United States.

Alongside its manufacturing expansion, the company is continuing to invest in workforce development. The newly expanded FANUC Academy, scheduled to open in Auburn Hills, Michigan, later this year, will serve as a large-scale robotics and automation training center designed to address the growing demand for automation skills and support the continued adoption of AI-enabled robotics.

“FANUC America is committed to supporting U.S. reindustrialization by delivering state-of-the-art automation technologies to customers and broadening access to advanced manufacturing workplace training services,” Cicco said. “The newly expanded FANUC Academy—opening in Auburn Hills, MI, later this year—will become the largest robotics and automation skills-development center in the United States, helping address the national manufacturing skills gap, rising demand for automation talent, the shift toward AI-enabled robotics and the country’s overall competitiveness.”

About FANUC America Corporation

FANUC America Corporation, a subsidiary of FANUC Corporation (TYO: 6954), provides CNC systems, industrial robotics, and ROBOMACHINE platforms. The company supports manufacturing automation across North and South America. Headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan, FANUC America delivers technologies that improve production efficiency, precision, and system reliability. The company maintains multiple facilities throughout the region and continues to expand its capabilities in advanced automation, engineering support, and workforce training.

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