GE Fanuc
GE Fanuc, now known as GE Intelligent Platforms, was a joint venture between General Electric (GE) and FANUC Ltd. It provided industrial automation solutions, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and other control systems. With a strong reputation for reliability and performance, GE Fanuc was a prominent player in the industrial automation market.
GE Fanuc Company
GE Fanuc was a joint venture between General Electric (GE) and FANUC Ltd., a Japanese automation company. However, it is important to note that the joint venture was dissolved in 2009, and the company is now known as GE Intelligent Platforms.
1. Company Overview: GE Fanuc was a global provider of automation and control solutions, specializing in industrial automation, software, and control systems. It offered a wide range of products and services for various industries, including manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, and transportation.
2. Product Portfolio: GE Fanuc's product portfolio included programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), distributed control systems (DCS), motion control systems, software solutions, and industrial networking products. These products were designed to help optimize productivity, enhance efficiency, and improve overall automation and control.
3. Industry Focus: GE Fanuc served a diverse range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, power generation, water and wastewater, and pharmaceuticals. Its solutions were tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of each industry, enabling customers to achieve operational excellence.
4. Software Solutions: GE Fanuc offered software solutions for various automation and control applications. This included supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software, manufacturing execution systems (MES), asset management software, and analytics tools for data-driven decision-making.
5. Dissolution and Transition: In 2009, the joint venture between GE and FANUC was dissolved, with GE acquiring the majority of the shares. Following the dissolution, the company transitioned from GE Fanuc to GE Intelligent Platforms, aligning itself more closely with General Electric's industrial automation and control offerings.
6. GE Intelligent Platforms: After the dissolution, GE Intelligent Platforms continued to provide automation and control solutions under the GE brand. However, in 2015, General Electric sold its Intelligent Platforms business to Emerson Electric Co., and the business is now part of Emerson Automation Solutions.