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Overview
FANUC's large handling robot announced in November 2024 with 46kg payload capacity and 550mm reach. The M-1000/550F-46A is designed for heavy-duty material handling, palletizing, and manufacturing applications requiring robust and reliable performance in industrial settings.
Flagship features
- Designed for automotive 'giga casting' and heavy-duty applications
- Features a serial link design for wider range of motion and smaller floor space
- High-rigidity robot body design with J2 arm supported on both sides
- Utilizes the new FANUC R-50iA series robot controller with intelligent features for smart factory initiatives
- Will be presented at EMO 2025 exhibition in Hanover
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Standard industrial
- IP67
- Floor
- FANUC R-50iA
- IP67
- No
- Commercial
- Automotive
21% of industrial arm robots have it
- 6
- 550 kg
- 4600 mm
More joints than 33% of 805 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
Carries more than 95% of 855 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
Reaches further than 98% of 732 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Industries
- automotive,metal fabrication
- Applications
- giga casting
- heavy payload
Movement & precision2
- 6
- 6
Controls & integration2
- Compatible Vision
- iRVision[5]
- Software Platform
- ROBOGUIDE
Buying & support4
- 40-80K
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Model Variants
- M-1000iA
- Availability Status
- available
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- 2026MilestoneCRX-10iA/L shown in Automate 2026 applications
- May 2026LaunchFANUC debuts Cobot and Go at Automate 2026
- Jan 2026MilestoneFANUC America social post on M-950/500
- Mar 2025DeploymentProMat 2025 showcase of M-410/800F-32C
- May 2024LaunchFANUC launches M-410/800F-32C palletizing robot
- May 2024MilestoneAEI reports new 800 kg M-410 model development
- Jan 2022LaunchFANUC introduces M-1000iA heavy-duty robot
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FANUC in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
- Oct 19Fanuc introduces hollow arm variance for popular industrial robot
- May 27FANUC announce the launch of CRX-3iA collaborative robot
- May 14FANUC partners with Google to advance physical AI in its robots
FANUC in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the M-1000/550F-46A?
- The M-1000/550F-46A is developed by FANUC, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the M-1000/550F-46A?
- The M-1000/550F-46A is a Industrial Arm made by FANUC.
- How much does the M-1000/550F-46A cost?
- Pricing for the M-1000/550F-46A is not publicly listed. Contact FANUC for a quote.
- When was the M-1000/550F-46A launched?
- The M-1000/550F-46A was launched in 2024.
- What are the key specifications of the M-1000/550F-46A?
- Key specifications of the M-1000/550F-46A: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, payload 550 kg, reach 4600 mm, weather rating IP67.
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