GE Intelligent Platforms
GE Fanuc Automation was a joint venture between GE and the Japanese FANUC, a manufacturer of CNC control systems, drive systems for machine tools, machine tools and robots. It was from 1987 to 2009. The aim of the joint venture GE Fanuc was the joint sales and service of products related to the drive technology, automation technology and control of CNC machines. Today, the company GE Intelligent Platforms is called.
The company developed and produced automation platforms, such as PLC, visualization systems, Scada, embedded systems, automation and process control systems and production management systems (MES ). GE Intelligent Platforms formerly of GE Enterprise Solutions, the American General Electric Company, one of the most actively traded conglomerates in the world. The company's headquarters is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
In October 2007, the company has repositioned. The areas of GE Fanuc Automation ( automation and production management) and GE Fanuc Embedded ( Embedded Computing) were combined to GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms. The range of CNC was renamed because of its proximity to Fanuc and the changed balance of power on Fanuc GE CNC Europe.
Already, GE Intelligent Platforms is one of the largest companies in the field of automation and embedded computing. In the automation market offers GE IP computer boards, systems and software packages that are used to control and report on production systems and production tools. In the embedded market, GE IP produced circuit boards and systems for use in defense, telecommunications, aerospace and many other applications from other areas.
Product Overview
GE Intelligent Platforms is in the field of CNCs, PLCs, machine visualization ( HMI), Control Systems ( SCADA), manufacturing management software (MES ), servo motors, linear motors and associated drive operates.
Resolution
According to a communication of 17 August 2009, GE and FANUC have agreed to terminate the joint venture. FANUC CNC takes over the business world under the name of FANUC CNC, while GE software and embedded system will continue to operate under the name of GE Intelligent Platforms. The separation was completed in December 2009. The new European headquarters is based in Augsburg.