4 Quick Steps Teaching a FANUC CRX
For many engineers exploring collaborative robots (cobots), the biggest surprise is often how simple they are to program. Modern cobots (like the FANUC CRX series) replace complex code with intuitive, hands-on teaching tools. If you’ve ever wondered what “easy programming” really looks like, here’s a quick walkthrough.
GCG Automation & Factory Solutions Brings Innovation and Energy to WITS 2025
The GCG Automation & Factory Solutions team was proud to exhibit at this year’s Wichita Industrial Trade Show (WITS 2025) — one of the Midwest’s premier events for manufacturing and industrial innovation. Our team had an incredible week connecting with attendees, showcasing hands-on demos, and discussing how automation and robotics are helping manufacturers boost efficiency and performance.
Efficient Engineering in Automation
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As industries across the Midwest continue to embrace automation, collaborative robots (cobots) are becoming a go-to solution for manufacturers looking to increase productivity, safety, and flexibility. At GCG Automation and Factory Solutions, we’re proud to be the first authorized Midwest distributor for FANUC cobots, including the advanced FANUC CRX cobot line.
The Cobot Ecosystem
When designing and implementing a cobot system, it’s essential to think beyond the robot arm itself and consider the entire cobot ecosystem—the interconnected elements that ensure efficiency, accuracy, and long-term output. Taking a turnkey approach to design and integration, ensures all elements work in sync to deliver maximum value for each application or project. Here’s what you should consider to ensure a successful application:
The Robot
Staging
Machine Base
End of Arm Tooling (EoAT)
Egress
Safety
Preventative Maintenance
Programming
Electrical Interface
Partners
GCG Announces Midwest Distribution Relationship for FANUC CRX Collaborative Robots
Empowering Businesses Across the Midwest with Collaborative Automation Solutions
GCG is excited to announce its new role as the first authorized Midwest distributor for FANUC America’s CRX line of collaborative robots (cobots). This partnership marks a significant milestone in expanding automation access for small- to medium-sized businesses.
This new relationship with FANUC America enables GCG to focus on the CRX cobot series—which are known for their ease of use, reliability and safety—from initial purchase, system integration and hardware add-ons to ongoing support and optimization throughout the entire ownership experience.
GCG Automation & Factory Solutions Announces Partnership with Anscer, Expanding AMR Solutions Portfolio
GCG Automation & Factory Solutions (AFS), a leading distributor of industrial automation solutions, is proud to announce a new partnership with Anscer Robotics, a cutting-edge provider of Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) technology. Through this relationship, GCG AFS is now an authorized distributor of Anscer AMRs, further strengthening our commitment to delivering innovative, solution-driven automation to manufacturers across North America.
SIMATIC IPCs: Where Future-proof Meets Industrial Reliability
In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, the backbone of digital transformation lies in reliable, powerful computing solutions. SIMATIC Industrial PCs represent the pinnacle of industrial computing technology, offering great performance, durability, and flexibility for your automation needs.
Top 5 Challenges Integrators Have Using Siemens (And How to Overcome Them)
Siemens automation and control systems are a staple in modern manufacturing environments for a reason. Recognized globally for their robust hardware, advanced software, and total cost of ownership benefits, Siemens platforms have earned their place across industries such as automotive, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and more. Still, even the most experienced systems integrators can encounter roadblocks when implementing Siemens solutions, especially those new to the ecosystem or shifting from a different controls platform.
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