FANUC America said it will invest US$90 million to acquire property and build a new 840,000-square-foot facility in Michigan, aiming to expand its U.S.-based robot manufacturing operations by late 2027.

The company said the new site will add about 225 jobs and increase engineering and advanced manufacturing capacity to meet rising demand for automation solutions across North America. FANUC America’s total U.S. investment since 2019 will reach nearly US$300 million, with its footprint expanding to about 3 million square feet and more than 700 jobs created.

President and CEO Mike Cicco said the project will strengthen domestic manufacturing and support industries relying on automation. The company also plans to open an expanded FANUC Academy in Auburn Hills, Mich., later this year, focusing on robotics and automation skills training.

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FANUC America has announced plans to invest US$90 million to acquire property and construct a new 840,000‑sq.-ft. facility in Michigan to support the potential expansion of its U.S.-based robot manufacturing operations.

According to the company, the facility will provide production‑ready space to expand existing manufacturing capabilities for robots and is targeted for completion in late 2027. The project is expected to add approximately 225 jobs and expand FANUC America’s engineering and advanced manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand for automation solutions across North America, including physical AI, virtual commissioning and digital‑twin technologies.

“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 of FANUC America, in a press release. “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.”

The company said the announcement brings FANUC America’s total U.S. investment since 2019 to nearly US$300 million, increasing its footprint to about 3 million sq. ft. and creating more than 700 jobs.

Cicco also pointed to workforce development as part of the company’s broader manufacturing strategy. “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,” he said. The company noted that its expanded FANUC Academy, scheduled to open later this year in Auburn Hills, Mich., will focus on robotics and automation skills training.