GE and Fanuc dissolve joint venture

[Steve Bailey]

Let the rumors begin.

http://www.gefanuc.com/news-events/detail/2618

 

[caddymac]

Correct me if I am wrong, but GE gets to keep the software (Proficy, Cimplicity, etc.) and the automation hardware (PLC's), while Fanuc gets CNC and robotics.

To me it seems like a natural progression - the Fanuc stuff (CNC/robots) always seemed to have less of the GE corporate influence.

 

[RussB]

Correct me if I am wrong, but GE gets to keep the software (Proficy, Cimplicity, etc.) and the automation hardware (PLC's), while Fanuc gets CNC and robotics.

To me it seems like a natural progression - the Fanuc stuff (CNC/robots) always seemed to have less of the GE corporate influence.

You are not wrong, but to keep things accurate, robotics were never part of the joint venture.

 

[Dua Anjing]

Let the rumors begin.

http://www.gefanuc.com/news-events/detail/2618

How about..GE and Seimens are going to collaborate on a combined Software Platform that will allow common access between ALL plc's now in their stable and they are calling it.......
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[John M]

How about..GE and Seimens are going to collaborate on a combined Software Platform that will allow common access between ALL plc's now in their stable and they are calling it.......
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Close but I think they are calling it Step Nein!