Why Manufacturers Should Target Cobots

Upcoming PMMI Business Intelligence webinar focuses on The Evolution of Components Used in Industrial Robots.

Jan 18th, 2022
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With automation and robotics use on the rise, join PMMI Business Intelligence on Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. ET for its next webinar: The Evolution of Components Used in Industrial Robots – Why Manufacturers Should Target Cobots. Experts at global research firm Interact Analysis will share their insight into the market associated with the key automation components used in industrial and collaborative robots, including the opportunity for motors, drives, precision gearboxes, sensors, machine vision and end effectors.

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