Case Study: Performance Composites achieves consistent, high-quality sanding with FANUC America and GrayMatter Robotics

Performance Composites removes 90-95% of sanding dust with FANUC

Performance Composites, Inc., a manufacturer of engineered fiberglass products, struggled with manual sanding processes that were repetitive, ergonomically difficult, and hard to staff. The company had not previously used automation and was concerned about the complexity of robots and the high costs of fixtures for traditional solutions. They partnered with FANUC America and its authorized system integrator, GrayMatter Robotics, to address these challenges.

The solution implemented by FANUC America and GrayMatter Robotics utilized a FANUC CRX collaborative robot equipped with GrayMatter's AI software for autonomous sanding. This system improved finishing quality and consistency while removing 90-95% of dust from the process. Employees were trained to become robot operators in just one day, and the system significantly reduced the consumption of sandpaper and other materials.

Performance Composites, Inc