Motion Controls Robotics, Inc.

We have the new FANUC America Corporation robot and controller setup in the shop, and for anyone who has seen or worked with the newer FANUC systems, I’m curious what stood out to you?

The full robot model is M-410/800F-32C: part of FANUC’s M-410 palletizing series, with an 800 kg payload and roughly 3.2 m reach. What caught my eye is that the robot arm itself is now branded more simply as M-410.

That is a change from what many of us are used to seeing, where the payload was more obvious in the visible model marking.

The controller side is a big deal too. This system is paired with FANUC’s newer R-50iA controller. FANUC has pointed to new intelligent features, improved ease of use, cybersecurity, reduced energy consumption, and updated cabinet options as part of this release.

We are excited to show you the finished system. For anyone who has had a chance to see, use, or integrate the newer FANUC setup, what stood out to you?

Join us for the Cutting Edge Manufacturing, LLC Open House on Wednesday, July 29, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in Fremont, Ohio.

RSVP here: https://cuttingedgemanuf.com/cem-events/

Cutting Edge Manufacturing is a division of the MCRI Group and works closely with Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. to support industrial customers beyond the robot system.

Our customers often need fabricated parts, frames, tooling, repairs, assemblies, and manufacturing support to help keep projects & manufacturing moving.

At the open house, you’ll have the chance to tour the new building, meet the CEM team, and see the machining, fabrication, build-to-print, and assembly capabilities that support both CEM customers and MCRI integration projects.

Current customers are encouraged to stop in and see how our team can help with manufacturing support, development projects, service needs, and emergency tooling repairs.

Ribbon Cutting: 9:15 AM
Location: 1597 Pontiac Ave, Fremont, OH 43420

We’re excited to welcome five new team members to Motion Controls Robotics, Inc.!

This group includes three summer co-ops and two full-time employees who will be supporting our electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, assembly, and project management teams.

Please join us in welcoming:

𝗔𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝗞𝘂𝘇𝗺𝗮 – 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼-𝗢𝗽
Addy attends Trine University and is working toward a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. She is also involved in SAE and SWE.

𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗼 – 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼-𝗢𝗽
Gabe attends BGSU and is working toward a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering, with a focus on electrical and mechanical systems.

𝗧𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗼𝗻 – 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼-𝗢𝗽
Ty is joining our Electrical Engineering team this summer. He is currently attending BGSU and working toward a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗺 – 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿
Collin joins MCRI with an Industrial Sciences degree from Terra, focused on PLCs and electrical systems. He also brings more than two years of experience as an electrical contractor.

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻 – 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿
Nathaniel joins MCRI with more than 20 years of experience as a licensed engineer, project manager, and maintenance supervisor.

We’re glad to have each of them on board and look forward to the skills, energy, and experience they’ll bring to the team.

Welcome to MCRI!

We’re hiring an Automation Sales Engineer / Senior Account Manager at Motion Controls Robotics.

This role is a good fit for someone who understands automation sales, enjoys building customer relationships, and can help manufacturers identify where robotics and automation can make a real impact.

The position focuses on both existing customer growth and new business development, with opportunities tied to robotics, automation, AGVs/AMRs, and industrial software.

We’re looking for someone who can:
• Build strong customer relationships
• Follow up on qualified leads and new opportunities
• Work with engineering teams to develop automation solutions
• Understand customer needs and help move projects forward
• Communicate clearly with both technical and business teams

For someone who likes manufacturing, problem-solving, and consultative selling, this is a strong opportunity to work in a growing automation market.

Interested or know someone who may be a good fit? Apply now or reach out to learn more.

About 80% of the customers that come to us with palletizing needs have something more complicated than a simple single or row pick application.

Many are building pallets based on orders with multiple SKUs. Others need centralized palletizing, where a variety of SKUs are palletized in the same area.

That changes the system design.

The conversation becomes less about “can a robot stack this?” and more about:
•How many recipes are needed?
•How is product sequenced?
•Where is the layer built?
•Is the robot picking a row, a partial layer, or full layer?
•How does the system keep the pallet pattern accurate?

In robotic palletizing, the pallet pattern often starts before the pallet.

That is why product flow, pick area design, tooling, and controls matter just as much as the robot.

We spotted these stickers during a recent customer visit, and they gave us a good laugh.

It is always fun to see how customers add a little personality to their robot systems once they become part of daily production.

I think there might be some heated rivalry happening in this cell.

In all seriousness, we love seeing customers make their systems feel like part of their team. A little personality on the floor never hurts.

𝗔 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵.

But when production is down, that same part can be the most important item in the plant.

For robotic systems, spare parts planning is one of the simplest ways to protect uptime. Waiting until something fails can mean longer delays, more scrambling, and more pressure on your maintenance team.

As a FANUC Authorized Service Integrator, MCRI knows the right spare parts list based on your robot, your system, your production demands, and the risk of downtime.

It is about being ready for the parts that matter most.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸’𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱: 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴.

The biggest gains we see aren’t from going faster but removing the reasons the line stops or slows down.

The data backs it up:

• Only ~67% uptime on average in process industries (PSbyM / Milliken & Company study)
• Losses driven more by minor stops and changeovers than major failures
• Downtime costs around $50K - $125 per hour on average (Manufacturing Digital)

It’s not just breakdowns causing this.

This is where we focus by designing systems that keep production moving through those times:
• Continuous palletizing instead of stop/start
• Handling variation without stopping the line
• Flow across upstream, process, and end-of-line—not just one cell

What matters here:
Throughput isn’t about speed.
It’s about how rarely your system has to stop.

Most downtime isn’t caused by something major.
It’s the small issues that sit too long without support.

That’s where a service plan makes the difference.

Whether it’s a few hours of support or full coverage,
having a quick and easy path to a resolution matters most.

What matters here: 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻.