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FANUC – The Largest Manufacturer Of Industrial Robots Worldwide.

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Established in 1956, FANUC is a pioneer in automation technology and a specialist in Japanese-made CNC, Robots, and Robomachines. Additionally, FANUC provides customer service as long as its clients continue to utilize its products By encouraging automation and effectiveness in its clients’ factories, the company supports the growth of the industrial sectors in Japan and abroad.

About The Company

FANUC aka Fuji Automatic NUmerical Control is a Japanese conglomerate of businesses that offers automation services and products such as robotics and wireless computer numerical control systems. The conglomerate is the largest manufacturer of industrial robots worldwide. It has offices in more than 46 countries and more than 240 joint ventures and subsidiaries. With over 65% share in the global market, it holds the top spot as the leading manufacturer of CNC controls. The company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is a part of the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX stock indices.

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History

Seiuemon Inaba, a young engineer at the time, was asked by Fujitsu Ltd. to head up a new company with the aim of developing the domain of numerical control(NC).  To create programmable versions of the lathe machine, presses, and milling machines, this early form of automation included transmitting instructions encoded into punchcards or magnetic tapes to motors that regulated the operation of tools. After investing a lot of money in research and development, he and his team of 500 people shipped Fujitsu’s first NC machine to Makino Milling Machine in just three years. FANUC Ltd. was created in 1972. CNC, which was the next stage of growth, was based on G-code, a common programming language. The ten largest CNC firms in the world at the time were American-based, but by 1982, the Japanese company had seized half of the global CNC market. In order to manufacture and sell robots in the United States, FANUC and General Motors formed a joint venture known as GMFanuc Robotics Corporation in 1982. Numerous Japanese and American electronics and vehicle manufacturers are among the company’s clients. Corporations like Panasonic are able to operate factories that manufacture over 2 million TV sets per month (mainly premium plasma LCD panels) with just 25 employees by the use of company industrial robots. The company is a top producer of factory automation solutions.

Subsidiaries

The main subsidiaries of the company are the Japanese FANUC Corporation, Fanuc America Corporation, and the Luxembourg-based FANUC Europe Corporation S.A. FANUC Europe Corporation, with its headquarters in Luxembourg, which serves European clients and offers sales, service, and support both domestically and internationally. FANUC America Corporation is primarily responsible for companies’ operations in South & North America.  The most recent edition, which was established in 2013, integrates FANUC operations in the Americas, including those of the old FANUC Robotics America Corporation (1992–2013) and FANUC CNC America (2010–2013), which superseded an earlier edition of FANUC America Corporation.

Founder – Seiuemon Inaba

Japanese roboticist Seiuemon Inaba founded FANUC and served as its honorary chairman. He played a crucial part in the growth of the robotic industry. For his groundbreaking work in numerically controlled machine tools, factory automation, and services to engineering research and education, he was elected a fellow of the National Academy of Engineering in 1992.

CEO – Dr. Eng. Yoshiharu Inaba

Dr. Eng. Yoshiharu Inaba is the CEO of FANUC. Since January 2012, Yoshiharu Inaba has also held the positions of President, Chief Director of Marketing, and Representative Director of FANUC CORPORATION. In September 1983, he began working for the company. He has held the positions of Senior Managing Director and Managing Director in the past. He was formerly employed with Isuzu Motors Limited.

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John Wesley Emerson and David Nelson Farr- Two gems of Emerson Process Management

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Industrial sectors all over the world adapting the digitalization and automation processes. In fact, it is the need of the present situation for any business to thrive with advanced technologies. Also, to stand out firm and to continue the success, the industrial approach needs to be modified with changing time. For that, Emerson is the perfect example of such an industry all over the world. Because the company rises as a regional manufacturer and today, it is a powerhouse of global technology solutions.

Emerson, previously known as “Emerson Electric Manufacturing Company” is a pioneer in adapting the altering innovations. Also, by changing the business strategies with changing times, Emerson stands out as powerful as it was over 100 years back. The company is at the highest peak of success with its miscellaneous business segments. Presently, it’s one of the business segments known as Emerson Process Management taking the firm to the next level.

Emerson Process Management

Emerson is one of the successful industries in America as well as all over the world. Today, it’s 8 separate divisions deliver the best services in various fields. Includes, Network power, Motors, Appliance solutions, Industrial automation, Climate technology, Tools, storage solutions and Process Management.

It is best known for its delivery of revolutionary technologies, services, and solutions. Being the pioneer in the unification of technology and engineering. Also, best known for many advancements in the industrial, and commercial solutions. For example, cost-cutting, improvised safety measures, reduction of energy emission, and many more.

Emerson Process Management is an essential part of Emerson for decades. In fact, it is one of the leading companies to grab customers around the world.

The backstory of the Emerson

Two Scottish orphans, Charles and Alexander desired to start a mechanical-electrical production unit. In 1890, they met John W. Emerson who at the end of the meeting became a principal investor for their project. Hence, Emerson’s great contribution resulted in the foundation of “Emerson Electric Manufacturing Company”. It established in late 1890 at St. Louis, Missouri.

Previously, the company was a regional electric motors and fan manufacturer. Which turned as a provider of leading global technology solutions.

John Wesley Emerson- Founder of Emerson

John Wesley Emerson, the lawyer, war commander, and judge who then help in the foundation of the company known as Emerson. Today, the same company is a renowned business firm in America. Let’s discover the journey of J. W. Emerson, a professional lawyer who turns out as Emerson Electric Manufacturing company’s founder, and president.

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Early Life

He was born at Pepperell, Massachusetts on 26 July 1832 to the Rosannah Ellen and Willam Emerson. At a young age, he spent most of the time in Pennsylvania. Where he went to Iron City College. Later, he attended the University of Michigan for his graduation in law. William M. Moffatt was his mentor during his law education. After that, he practices and served as a lawyer in Ironton, Missouri.

John as an American War commander

He served for the nation on the battlefield in the 19th Century. John was Volunteer assistance at the Battle of Richmond in 1862. Then he achieved the rank as Colonel and Major. During the last years of service, he served as the war commander of the regiment through the end of the battle.

Later Achievements

After the service in the war, he comes back as a lawyer at Ironton. He also appointed as judge of the 15th Judicial circuit court. John served for the Eastern District, Missouri for the next 4 years. In 1890, he invested the 50000 dollars in an electrical and mechanical start-up of two Scottish persons. These company then named after him as Emerson Electric Manufacturing Company. Also, he worked as the first president of Emerson for two consecutive years.

Later Life

During the last days of life, he became the civil war historian and contributed in writing a history of wars he attended. He rests in peace on 20 June 1899 in Ironton. John W. Emerson belonging to a completely different profession became the founder of a huge industry of the present era. Today, the company aims to deliver the multi-faceted requirements of diverse industries.

Current successes of Emerson Process Management

One of the segments of Emerson i.e., Emerson Process Management provides miscellaneous quality process control products and services. PlantWeb, DeltaV system, and PROVOX system are three main process control services of the company. These systems alter the economics of process automation. Because it delivers dependable control solutions with solid investment returns. Ultimately building the proven paths for future technology.

Recently, Emerson added two IIoT based solutions to PlantWeb to improve the data analytics platform, for the management of wireless network infrastructure in the industry. The company continually growing as one of the biggest manufacturing as well as process management firms in the world. Surely, the renovative ideas and policies of the company’s CEO help the embellishment of the company further. David Nelson Far, the chairman, and CEO of Emerson EMR proved that the longstanding company can be stand out firm, with the strategy advancement and implementation of new technology.

David Nelson Farr – CEO of Emerson

He started his career at Emerson more than 35 years back. Currently, he is the CEO of Emerson Electric Manufacturing company. But before acquiring the post, he served many roles for the company. He was manager of investor relations, corporate planning vice president, President of ridge tool division and served many such roles. His continuous efforts and dedication to the company finally awarded him the position of CEO in 2000.

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Personal Life

David Nelson Farr was born in 1955 in the US. He completed his graduation in Chemistry at Wake Forest University in 1977. After that, he pursued an MBA in 1981 from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. In the same year, he started his journey as an intern at Emerson Electric company. After working with the company for a long time he acclaimed the position as CEO.

Achievements

In 2000, Farr was named as one of the top 25 Managers. Also, in 2004 he was on the list of 100 best corporate citizens. He served as a campaign chair for the United Way of Greater St. Louis. Where he contributed to raised the record-breaking amount of 68.8 million dollars to help people of st. Louis.

In 2009, he was also named as one of the best CEOs in America in the electrical equipment and multi-industry. Over 35 years of contribution and leadership of Farr welcomed the best for the company.