ROCHESTER HILLS, MI, Mar 31, 2026 – FANUC America plans a $90 million investment to acquire property and build a 840,000 sq. ft. facility in Michigan for robot manufacturing. The project, targeted for completion in late 2027, is expected to add 225 jobs. The facility will expand FANUC America’s engineering and manufacturing capacity and support demand for automation technologies, including physical AI, virtual commissioning, and digital twin systems.
“This investment builds on FANUC America’s Michigan manufacturing footprint, which has included producing robots for paint application domestically for more than four decades,” said Mike Cicco, president and CEO, FANUC America. “By expanding its U.S. presence, FANUC America will strengthen domestic manufacturing, improve responsiveness to customer needs, and support industries that rely on automation to stay competitive.”
FANUC America has invested nearly $300 million in multiple facilities since 2019, expanding its footprint to about 3 million square feet and adding more than 700 jobs in the United States.
“FANUC America is committed to supporting U.S. reindustrialization by delivering state-of-the-art automation technologies to customers and broadening access to advanced manufacturing workplace training services,” Cicco said. “The newly expanded FANUC Academy – opening in Auburn Hills, MI, later this year – will become the largest robotics and automation skills-development center in the United States, helping address the national manufacturing skills gap, rising demand for automation talent, the shift toward AI-enabled robotics and the country’s overall competitiveness.”
Source: FANUC America
About FANUC America Corporation
FANUC America Corporation is a U.S.-based industrial automation company that provides robotics, computer numerical control systems, and factory automation equipment. Founded in 1982, it is headquartered in Rochester Hills, MI. The company develops industrial robots, CNC controls, servo motors, along with software, training, and maintenance services. Its products support manufacturing processes such as welding, assembly, material handling, and machining. FANUC America serves industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, metals, plastics, and medical devices. Customers include manufacturers, machine tool builders, system integrators, and small production facilities. The company operates across North and South America with regional offices and service centers. It is part of FANUC Corporation, based in Japan. FANUC America Corporation has about 2,000 employees worldwide.