Fanuc was founded in 1956 in Japan as a subsidiary of Fujitsu, initially focused on numerical control for machine tools. The company specializes in factory automation, with core product lines including CNC systems, industrial robots, and ROBOMACHINEs. Its robot portfolio spans articulated, delta, SCARA, and collaborative models, while CNC systems dominate global machine tool installations.

Fanuc serves automotive, aerospace, electronics, food and beverage, medical device, and general manufacturing industries. The most popular robot series include the M-20iA material handling line, R-2000iC heavy-payload models, and LR Mate compact series. The CRX collaborative robot series and ROBODRILL machining centers represent significant current offerings. The company maintains manufacturing in Japan, China, and the United States, with reported annual robot production exceeding 700,000 units installed globally.