The acquisition of Agile Planet by Miamisburg-based Motoman furthers the robotics manufacturer’s plan to increase global development resources to strengthen its position in the advancement of “next generation” robotics products.
“Agile Planet’s team and products enhance our vision of providing seamless solutions for our customers and channel partners,” said Steve Barhorst, president and chief operating officer of Yaskawa Motoman, in a statement.
Motoman Robotics, a division of Yaskawa America, provides robots for the automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment construction, and materials handling and packaging sectors. The company has more than 350 employees in the Dayton area.
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