posted 16.8.2024

FANUC Honoured as Top Innovator 2024

Clarivate recognises excellence in Advancing Factory Automation Technology.

FANUC in the List of the "Top 100 Global Innovators 2024"

FANUC Corporation has been included in the list of the "Top 100 Global Innovators 2024" by Clarivate Plc, one of the world's leading information service providers. FANUC previously received this honour in 2012, 2013, 2022 and 2023, making this the fifth time the company has been included in this list and the third time in a row.

Clarivate identifies the 100 most innovative companies and institutions in the world by analysing the latest advances in innovation to make assessments based on proprietary patent data and other criteria such as the number of patents acquired, degree of impact, success rate, geographic investment and rarity. The top 100 global innovators have been announced every year since 2012.

Clarivate ranks the top 100 most innovative corporations and institutions globally by evaluating the latest advancements in innovation. This assessment uses proprietary patent data and unique criteria, including “number of patents acquired,” “degree of influence,” “success rate,” “geographical investments,” and “rarity.” The top 100 global innovators have been announced annually since 2012, marking this the 13th edition.

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FANUC has consistently delivered essential value in factory automation worldwide by continuously innovating under our core principles of “Genmitsu (Strict Preciseness)” and “Tomei (Transparency).” This commitment has enhanced our corporate value and contributed to a sustainable society. By focusing on our expertise in factory automation, we have developed highly competitive products, actively invested in research and development, and enriched our intellectual property.

As a leading supplier of factory automation equipment such as CNC, industrial robots and machine tools, FANUC vigorously invests in research and development. The company's goal is to support manufacturing companies around the world with innovative and high-quality products.

To maintain its competitive advantage and promote sustainable growth, FANUC will continue to invest in intellectual property that can adapt to the ever-changing global business environment and will further expand its intellectual property portfolio.

About FANUC
The FANUC Corporation is one of the worldwide leaders in factory automation for CNC control systems, robots and production machinery (ROBODRILL, ROBOCUT and ROBOSHOT). Since 1956, FANUC is the pioneer in the development of numerically controlled machines in the automation industry. With more than 260 FANUC locations worldwide and more than 8,000 employees, FANUC offers a dense network in sales, technical support, research & development, logistics and customer service.