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FANUC America Debuts Ultra‑Lightweight CRX‑3iA Collaborative Robot and New Capabilities Across the CRX Lineup
FANUC America, the leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and automation, has expanded its popular CRX collaborative robot series with the introduction of the CRX‑3iA, an ultra‑lightweight cobot designed for fast redeployment across small, high‑mix tasks. Weighing only 11 kg (24 lbs.), the CRX‑3iA can be carried and set up in minutes, giving manufacturers a portable way to automate jobs such as welding, part handling, small assembly, screwdriving, tool positioning and inspection—especially in tight
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