FANUC America, a worldwide provider of industrial automation solutions, is set to showcase at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago how advancements in artificial intelligence, collaborative robots and machine vision are enabling packaging and processing manufacturers to address workforce challenges, streamline product movement and increase automation across packaging operations.
In Booth N25217, visitors will experience live demonstrations ranging from package verification and food-grade processing to integrated packaging and palletizing applications.
“Whether companies are automating product handling, packaging, food processing or palletizing applications, they’re looking for solutions that are easy to implement, simple to operate and capable of delivering value quickly. Our PACK EXPO exhibit highlights automation technologies that can be applied across a wide range of manufacturing environments, helping companies reduce manual tasks, improve operational efficiency and accelerate their automation journey.”
– James Cooper, FANUC America Vice President, U.S. General Industry Sales
Flexible Automation for Today’s Packaging Challenges
A key focus of the FANUC exhibit is how automation can help manufacturers address workforce challenges while simplifying robot deployment.
- Robot Operation by Generative AI with Vibe Coding: One of the most innovative demonstrations in the booth showcases a FANUC CRX- 20iA collaborative robot operating through natural-language commands. Equipped to handle 20 kg payloads, the CRX-20iA allows attendees to verbally request specific production configurations while Generative AI translates those instructions into AI-generated Python code and robot actions. The application demonstrates how AI-assisted programming can simplify deployment, reduce programming complexity and make robotic automation more accessible to a wider range of users.
- Keep Production Moving with Dynamic Proximity Monitoring: This interactive application demonstrates how productivity can be maintained when people and robots share the same workspace. The FANUC collaborative robot uses dynamic motion planning, machine vision and barcode verification to present packages for scanning while automatically adjusting its path around workers to keep production moving.
New Collaborative Automation Solutions for Packaging Operations
FANUC will exhibit collaborative automation solutions that streamline packaging workflows while adapting to changing production requirements.
- Three Cobots. One Complete Packaging Process: A coordinated work cell featuring FANUC CRX-20iA/L, CRX-10iA and collaborative robots demonstrate an end-to-end packaging workflow. Combining vision-guided picking, label orientation verification, packing and palletizing in a single automated process, the application shows how manufacturers can use collaborative automation to streamline material flow, maximize floor space and increase production flexibility.
- High-Payload Collaborative Palletizing: With a new 40 kg payload capacity, the FANUC collaborative robot demonstrates how cobots are expanding into heavier-duty palletizing applications. Equipped with integrated 3D vision guidance and a dual-case gripper, the system efficiently handles larger loads while maintaining the ease of deployment and intuitive programming flexibility that have made collaborative robots increasingly popular across manufacturing operations.
Advanced Automation Technologies
Across the exhibit, FANUC will showcase advanced automation technologies including Generative AI, iRVision, iRPickTool, PalletTool 3, visual conveyor tracking and the latest controller platforms. Together, these technologies help manufacturers simplify deployment, increase flexibility and maximize automation performance.
About FANUC America Corporation
FANUC America Corporation is a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan and provides industry‑leading CNC systems, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs. FANUC’s innovative technologies help manufacturers maximize productivity, reliability, and profitability. Headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan, FANUC America has facilities throughout North and South America.
