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MTM Robotics, Airbus ink multi-year agreement

MTM Robotics has entered into a multiyear agreement with Airbus to supply automated manufacturing equipment and machines to be used on existing and future Aircraft production lines within the Airbus Group companies.

A major differentiator between MTM Robotics’ automated machines and conventional robots is the cohabitive nature of the machines, allowing the factory employee to work alongside the machines without safety concern, says the company.

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