Collaborative Safety
CRX works safely around humans with no cages required.
When your shop demands safe, efficient, and reliable automation, VersaBuilt’s DuoGrop + FANUC CRX system delivers. This solution combines FANUC’s user-friendly collaborative cobot with VersaBuilt’s high-efficiency DuoGrip technology–built to streamline single-operation CNC tending with ease.

VersaBuilt offers the FANUC CRX Series—a collaborative robot line that combines FANUC’s industrial reliability with user-friendly setup and operation. CRX cobots are designed for safe, flexible automation in CNC environments, making them ideal for shops that want the power of FANUC with the approachability of a collaborative robot.



CRX works safely around humans with no cages required.
Quick-change fingers for billets, pucks, and shafts.
DuoGrip loads and unloads in a single motion.
FANUC’s proven tech in a lightweight, collaborative form.
The CRX cobot positions the DuoGrip at the CNC, where it simultaneously unloads a finished part and loads a new one, while VersaBlast clears chips and coolant–delivering shorter cycle times, minimal operator touchpoints, and consistent quality every run.
Ideal for billet and puck single-op machining on mills, shaft and pipe tending on lathes, and high-mix or high-volume production in aerospace, automotive, and job shop environments.
Most robot systems are built for automation engineers.
VersaBuilt + FANUC CRX is built for machinists.
FANUC delivers collaborative reliability. MultiGrip delivers unmatched flexibility.
VersaBuilt brings it all together.
| Feature/Capability | Mill Automation CRX + DuoGrip | Lathe Automation CRX + DuoGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Application | High-speed loading/unloading of billets, pucks, and single-operation mill parts | Efficient tending of shafts, pipes, and round stock |
| Ideal Part Types | Pucks and billets with simple of repetitive milling ops | Shafts, pipes, and bar-fed stock |
| Cycle Time Advantage | Simultaneous load/unload for reduced single-op cycle times | Optimized for continuous turning with minimal downtime |
| Strengths of FANUC | Handles larger payloads, long duty cycles, industrial throughput | Robust reliability for high-volume, repetitive lathe tending |
| Changeovers | Quick redeploy for new billet/puck sizes and part runs | Quick deploy for different shaft diameters or lathe jobs |
| Operator Involvement | Minimal, automation handles repetitive mill tending | Minimal, automation manages chuck actuation + part exchange |
| Space Requirements | Compact foot print beside vertical or horizontal mills | Compact footprint beside lathes and turning centers |
| Best Fit Shops | Job shops running high-volume single-operation milling | Product shops running turning or bar work needing 24/7 uptime |
| LEARN MORE ABOUT MILL AUTOMATION + CRX + DUOGRIP | LEARN MORE ABOUT LATHE AUTOMATION + CRX + DUOGRIP |

Discover how the Mill Automation System with DuoGrip & FANUC CRX delivers safe, efficient CNC tending for single-operation milling. Designed for simplicity and reliability, this collaborative system boosts throughput while minimizing operator involvement–perfect for high-mix or high-volume jobs.

See how the Lathe Automation System with DuoGrip & FANUC CRX simplifies shaft, pipe, and bar stock tending. This collaborative solution enables safe, hands-free automation for single-operation turning–streamlining productivity without the programming headaches.
Everything you need for seamless CNC mill automation—standard. The Mill Automation System with DuoGrip includes all core hardware, software, and interfaces engineered to deliver reliable, repeatable performance with FANUC CRX collaborative robots. The base system includes:
Explore available accessories, substitutions, and setup options to create the ideal automation package for your shop.