
Majority stake in Commonplace Robotics acquired
Igus is investing in the expansion of its activities in low-cost automation and has now acquired a majority stake in Commonplace Robotics, based in Bissendorf near Osnabrück.
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Igus is investing in the expansion of its activities in low-cost automation and has now acquired a majority stake in Commonplace Robotics, based in Bissendorf near Osnabrück.
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