Industrial Visit to FANUC Technical Centre, Bangalore

Company Visited: FANUC Technical Centre, Bangalore
Date of Visit: 21st October 2019

Visited By

• Mr. Shaik Ismail, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, VJIT

About FANUC

FANUC stands for Fujitsu Automation and Numerical Controls.
Established in 1952, FANUC is a Japanese conglomerate specializing in the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of industrial automation equipment and components.

FANUC is a Fortune 500 company, operating in 108 countries through 260 service locations worldwide.

Core Specializations:

• Computer Numerical Controls (CNCs)
• Industrial Robotics
• Robomachines
• Internet of Things (IoT) solutions

Manufacturing Capacity (per month):

• 40,000+ CNCs
• 200,000+ Servo Motors
• 6,500+ Robots
• 5,000+ Robomachines

Scope of Institutional Collaboration

During the interaction, FANUC expressed a strong commitment towards academic collaboration and provided the following proposals:

Centre of Excellence (CoE) Setup

• FANUC is open to establishing Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in selected institutions only.
• Support includes hardware, software, and technical know-how.
• Colleges must align the course syllabus and content in collaboration with FANUC.

Student Certification

• Students can register for web-based certification exams conducted by FANUC.
• A nominal exam fee of ₹1000 is required.
• Certified students may be considered for campus interviews organized by FANUC.

Faculty Training & Guest Lectures

• Train-the-Trainer programs are offered at the FANUC Technical Centre in Bangalore.
• Guest lectures by FANUC experts for both faculty and students.
• Assistance in organizing national and international seminars.

Interdisciplinary Opportunities

• Collaborative training and projects available for students from Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science Engineering.

Prerequisites for Establishing CoE

To qualify for a FANUC-supported Centre of Excellence, institutions must provide:

• A fully functional industry-like lab setup.
• Live demo models such as CNC machines, Robomachines, and automation systems.
• A dedicated infrastructure to host live, hands-on training modules.

FANUC COE Presence in India

• Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology (MGIT), Hyderabad – Initiated COE setup.
• Hyundai Training School, Anantapur – Fully operational FANUC CoE.
• CMR and RVR Colleges – Engaged in preliminary discussions with FANUC.

As of date, 46 institutions across India have successfully established FANUC Centres of Excellence.

Conclusion

The visit to FANUC Technical Centre, Bangalore, provided valuable insights into the cutting-edge advancements in automation and robotics.
The scope of collaboration through CoE, faculty training, student certification, and interdisciplinary projects presents immense opportunities for the academic community at VJIT.
This initiative, if pursued, can significantly enhance the technical competencies and industry readiness of our students.