{"id":1486,"date":"2025-05-15T09:33:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T01:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/1628.webi.svipwebs.com\/?p=1486"},"modified":"2025-05-15T09:33:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T01:33:58","slug":"1486-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/et\/1486-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Inbolt and Fanuc launch \u2018breakthrough robots that can think and act on the fly at moving assembly line speeds\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/et\/1486-2\/#Inbolt_and_Fanuc_launch_%E2%80%98breakthrough_robots_that_can_think_and_act_on_the_fly_at_moving_assembly_line_speeds\" title=\"Inbolt and Fanuc launch \u2018breakthrough robots that can think and act on the fly at moving assembly line speeds\u2019\">Inbolt and Fanuc launch \u2018breakthrough robots that can think and act on the fly at moving assembly line speeds\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/et\/1486-2\/#Solving_a_%E2%80%98nearly_impossible_problem\" title=\"Solving a \u2018nearly impossible\u2019 problem\">Solving a \u2018nearly impossible\u2019 problem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/et\/1486-2\/#Launching_at_Automate_2025\" title=\"Launching at Automate 2025\">Launching at Automate 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/et\/1486-2\/#How_it_works\" title=\"How it works\">How it works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/et\/1486-2\/#Built_for_the_realities_of_the_line\" title=\"Built for the realities of the line\">Built for the realities of the line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/et\/1486-2\/#Availability\" title=\"Availability\">Availability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inbolt_and_Fanuc_launch_%E2%80%98breakthrough_robots_that_can_think_and_act_on_the_fly_at_moving_assembly_line_speeds\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong><b>Inbolt and Fanuc launch \u2018breakthrough robots that can think and act on the fly at moving assembly line speeds\u2019<\/b><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1487 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/05\/\u77ed\u89c6\u9891\u526a\u8f91\u5b9e\u4e60\u603b\u7ed3-111-300x223.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/05\/\u77ed\u89c6\u9891\u526a\u8f91\u5b9e\u4e60\u603b\u7ed3-111-300x223.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/05\/\u77ed\u89c6\u9891\u526a\u8f91\u5b9e\u4e60\u603b\u7ed3-111-1024x760.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/05\/\u77ed\u89c6\u9891\u526a\u8f91\u5b9e\u4e60\u603b\u7ed3-111-768x570.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/05\/\u77ed\u89c6\u9891\u526a\u8f91\u5b9e\u4e60\u603b\u7ed3-111-1536x1139.png.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/05\/\u77ed\u89c6\u9891\u526a\u8f91\u5b9e\u4e60\u603b\u7ed3-111.png.webp 1553w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the throbbing heart of the industrial revolution, where the clatter of conveyor belts and the hum of machinery form the backdrop of modern production, a seismic shift is underway. This shift isn\u2019t limited to the automotive and general manufacturing sectors; it has the potential to revolutionize the production of diverse products, including Sanitary Ware Automatic Assembly Machines and Bathroom Fixture Assembly Equipment. French startup Inbolt, a rising star in the tech ecosystem, has joined forces with Fanuc, the undisputed titan of industrial robotics. Together, they\u2019re unleashing a technological marvel that\u2019s set to rewrite the rules of manufacturing: robots capable of \u201cthinking and acting on the fly at moving assembly line speeds.\u201d This isn\u2019t just another incremental upgrade; it\u2019s a revolutionary leap that shatters long \u2013 standing barriers and unlocks new frontiers in automation. By enabling Fanuc robots to execute intricate tasks on rapidly moving parts with pinpoint precision, Inbolt and Fanuc are not only introducing a cutting \u2013 edge technology but also igniting a transformation that will reverberate throughout the global manufacturing landscape, from high \u2013 tech production lines to the specialized assembly processes of Sanitary Ware Automatic Assembly Machines and Bathroom Fixture Assembly Equipment.<\/p>\n<p>French startup Inbolt and the world\u2019s largest industrial robotics company Fanuc are launching what they describe as a \u201cmanufacturing breakthrough\u201d enabling Fanuc robots to tackle one of the most complex automation challenges. The companies claim that the robots can \u201cperform production tasks on continuously moving parts at assembly line speeds\u201d. With Inbolt\u2019s AI \u2013 powered 3D vision, manufacturers can now automate screw insertion, bolt rundown, glue application and other high \u2013 precision tasks on parts moving down the line without costly infrastructure investments or cycle time compromises. This kind of innovation could be a game \u2013 changer for the production of Sanitary Ware Automatic Assembly Machines and Bathroom Fixture Assembly Equipment, where precision and speed in assembly are crucial for efficient manufacturing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solving_a_%E2%80%98nearly_impossible_problem\"><\/span><strong><b>Solving a \u2018nearly impossible\u2019 problem<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the race to bring automotive manufacturing back home, the General Assembly Shop, the most manual and unpredictable stage of vehicle production, remains the biggest obstacle. Until now, automating moving lines was considered nearly impossible, requiring massive infrastructure upgrades, expensive fixtures, cycle time compromises, and constant maintenance. The new Inbolt and Fanuc integration changes that, allowing the CRX cobot and other Fanuc robot models to operate with real \u2013 time 3D vision and adaptive trajectory correction, even with part variation or imperfect environments. Just as in automotive assembly, the production of Sanitary Ware Automatic Assembly Machines and Bathroom Fixture Assembly Equipment often faces challenges related to the precision of assembly on moving lines, and this new technology could offer a solution.<\/p>\n<p>The landmark integration with Fanuc robots is the first solution of its kind on the market using Fanuc\u2019s robots and Inbolt\u2019s intelligence layer and real \u2013 time vision. General Motors is the first to adopt this new integration, while other leading brands, including Stellantis, Ford, Whirlpool, ThyssenKrupp Automotive, and Toyota, use Inbolt\u2019s technology across various applications. In the future, manufacturers of Sanitary Ware Automatic Assembly Machines and Bathroom Fixture Assembly Equipment may also join this list, leveraging the technology to enhance their production processes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Launching_at_Automate_2025\"><\/span><strong><b>Launching at Automate 2025<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The solution will debut in live demos at Booth #8632 at Automate in Detroit, North America\u2019s largest trade show for industrial automation. Rudy Cohen, CEO of Inbolt, says: \u201cThis new collaboration between Inbolt and Fanuc gives car manufacturers a new level of automation: precision tasks, performed by robots, on lines that never stop. \u201cNo more expensive indexing. No more undue complexity and maintenance challenges. Just robots operating in a continuous motion environment and a huge leap forward for automakers\u2019 General Assembly Shop.\u201d The system operates up to 100 times faster than conventional solutions, and is designed to scale across diverse production needs, whether for manufacturers worried about maintenance or line throughput or system integrators requirements for easy and quick installation. These benefits could be equally valuable for companies involved in the production of Sanitary Ware Automatic Assembly Machines and Bathroom Fixture Assembly Equipment, potentially leading to significant improvements in their manufacturing efficiency.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_it_works\"><\/span><strong><b>How it works<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This solution combines Fanuc\u2019s streaming motion capabilities, which enable real \u2013 time trajectory input via Ethernet, with Inbolt\u2019s lightweight, robot \u2013 mounted vision system and ultra \u2013 fast AI model. Key features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Real \u2013 time 3D guidance<\/b><\/strong>: Inbolt\u2019s proprietary localization AI refreshes at a high rate continuously identifying object orientation and adapting robot paths on the fly, enabling high \u2013 speed screwdriving and part insertion without indexing. In the assembly of Sanitary Ware Automatic Assembly Machines and Bathroom Fixture Assembly Equipment, tasks such as screwing components together and inserting parts accurately are common, and this real \u2013 time 3D guidance could greatly enhance the accuracy and speed of these operations.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Flexible deployment<\/b><\/strong>: Operates in low \u2013 space environments, with no need for fencing. Ideal for General Assembly stations. The flexible deployment aspect of this technology could also be advantageous for the production of Sanitary Ware Automatic Assembly Machines and Bathroom Fixture Assembly Equipment, where space in manufacturing facilities may be limited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Built_for_the_realities_of_the_line\"><\/span><strong><b>Built for the realities of the line<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This integration supports bolt rundown, screw insertion, filter installation, and other tasks which are challenging applications for traditional robotics. The system handles real \u2013 world constraints: crowded stations, variable parts, minimal floor space, and most importantly moving lines and variable part position. Albane Dersy, COO of Inbolt, says: \u201cOur primary goal is to reduce the complexity of automation. \u201cWith Inbolt\u2019s guidance system and Fanuc\u2019s native motion control, robots can now think and act on the fly.\u201d Lou Finazzo, vice president, sales, at Fanuc America, says: \u201cAs industries navigate rising demands for efficiency and cost \u2013 effectiveness, automation has become an essential solution \u2013 and the timing has never been better. \u201cAt our new Innovation Lab, Fanuc is collaborating with forward \u2013 thinking startups like Inbolt to harness cutting \u2013 edge solutions, from cobots to AI and streaming motion applications, tackling challenges in the automotive sector and beyond.\u201d Significantly lowering the barriers to high \u2013 performance automation, this integration eliminates the need for specialized lighting or custom jigs, making it easier to deploy robots in complex, real \u2013 world environments. A single robot can now handle over 100 part models with real \u2013 time accuracy, even on continuously moving lines. Deployment is streamlined through Inbolt Studio, an intuitive platform that allows users to import CAD files, train the AI model, validate tracking in real time, and launch the program directly on the line. These features make the technology highly applicable to the manufacturing of Sanitary Ware Automatic Assembly Machines and Bathroom Fixture Assembly Equipment, where the ability to handle different part models and operate in complex environments is crucial.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Availability\"><\/span><strong><b>Availability<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The solution is available immediately for Fanuc CRX models and industrial robots with Stream Motion. As the Inbolt \u2013 Fanuc alliance ushers in this new wave of automation, the industrial world stands on the cusp of a transformative era. The immediate availability of this groundbreaking solution marks the beginning of a widespread adoption that will redefine the very essence of manufacturing. From sprawling automotive plants to specialized production facilities across countless industries, including those dedicated to the production of Sanitary Ware Automatic Assembly Machines and Bathroom Fixture Assembly Equipment, these intelligent robots will become the backbone of streamlined, efficient, and cost \u2013 effective operations. The collaboration between Inbolt\u2019s innovative AI \u2013 driven vision and Fanuc\u2019s unrivaled robotic expertise has created a synergy that transcends traditional boundaries. It\u2019s a testament to the power of technological partnership, and a preview of a future where factories are smarter, more adaptable, and more productive than ever before. The revolution has arrived, and it\u2019s driven by robots that think, act, and perform at speeds that were once the stuff of science fiction.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inbolt and Fanuc launch \u2018breakthrough robots that can think and act on the fly at moving assembly line speeds\u2019 In the throbbing heart of the industrial revolution, where the clatter of conveyor belts and the hum of machinery form the backdrop of modern production, a seismic shift is underway. 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