Editor-Curated Robotics Industry Briefing - RobotToday

Regal Rexnord Partners with Fanuc to Launch Integrated Linear Axis for CRX Robots

Regal Rexnord has announced a strategic collaboration with Fanuc to introduce a fully integrated collaborative robotics solution. This solution combines Regal Rexnord's Thomson linear motion technology with components from Boston Gear, Huco, and Kollmorgen, enabling the Thomson Movotrak Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU) to function as an external axis for Fanuc's CRX collaborative robots. This partnership is significant as it enhances the capabilities of Fanuc's CRX Series by allowing users to easily deploy the Movotrak CTU, which has undergone extensive compatibility testing. The integration simplifies setup and extends the operational reach of collaborative robots, while also improving safety through advanced collision detection programming. Looking ahead, the collaboration is poised to advance human-robot collaboration and intelligent motion systems. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.