Hurco Companies, Inc., a premier computer numerical control (CNC) machine and controls industrial technology company has partnered with Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc., a leading manufacturer of industrial robotics and automation systems. Primarily, the strategic collaboration aims at enhancing innovation and delivering industrial-grade robotic CNC machine solutions to their customers.

Mainly, the collaboration will leverage the strengths of both companies to provide customers with turnkey robotic machine-tending solutions. Specifically, they will combine 50+ years of Hurco’s CNC machine and controls innovation for short-run manufacturing operations with 50+ years of Kawasaki’s industrial robotics expertise. Together, they will focus on expanding the Hurco product line. This time, it will include robust industrial-grade robotic machine tending solutions that can keep up with customer demand for high-mix, low-volume parts manufacturing without the need to learn how to program a robot. Ultimately, it aims to provide greater value to independent job shops and large manufacturing companies alike. 

Hurco President and CEO Greg Volovic said, “The partnership with Kawasaki Robotics has resulted in a seamless integration of Kawasaki industrial robots into the Hurco CNC control, thanks to the collaboration between top engineering talent at both companies. This innovation provides manufacturers with accessible and practical automation solutions. Specifically, these can employ industrial robotics without the need to hire an integrator or learn complex robot programming.”

“This strategic partnership exemplifies the power of collaboration to drive innovation and deliver value to customers. Together, we will continue to do great things to increase the productivity and profitability for both of our respective customers.”

Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc. President Seiji Amazawa added, “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Hurco Companies, Inc., as our shared values of delivering top-quality solutions to customers align seamlessly. Hurco’s extensive capabilities demonstrate their unwavering commitment to customer success, from their engineering team to their product and after-sales support. By pooling our strengths and embracing our shared vision of providing turnkey, industrial-grade robotic CNC solutions, we are fostering a bright future for machine shops. (Especially), machinists can focus on complex jobs and let our robots handle tedious and redundant tasks, promoting sustained profitability.”

The collaboration will initially focus on several key initiatives, including:

CNC Machine Automation: New technologies and products that address emerging market needs.

Market Expansion: Leveraging each company’s networks to reach new customers and markets.

Research and Development: Pooling resources for R&D efforts to innovate faster and more effectively.

Companies will present interactive, no-code, turnkey, robotic machine tending demos in booth #236520 and booth #338319 at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, Illinois (USA).

-15 August 2024-