FANUC to supply Ford plant in Cologne with 500 robots

The Ford manufacturing facility in Cologne is currently undergoing transition into the Ford Cologne Electrification Center, a development and production site for electric vehicles that will serve the entire European market. In 2023, the carmaker expects its first purely electric high-volume passenger model to roll off the plant’s production line. Ford has also announced that it will only offer battery-electric passenger cars in Europe from 2030.

"FANUC has a lot of experience in robotics for e-mobility applications," says Ralf Winkelmann, managing director of FANUC Germany. "We are very pleased that we can accompany Ford in this forward-looking transformation."

The deal builds on the working relationship between FANUC and Ford that has been established in the US.

Shinichi Tanzawa, CEO & president of FANUC Europe Corporation is also pleased about this progressive collaboration in the field of e-mobility: "Our robots are known for their reliability and durability. Therefore, we are convinced that they will contribute to low downtime and maintenance costs at Ford's Cologne plant."

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