Manitou Group has acquired the robotics division of Sitia, a French engineering company whose core business is laboratory test benches.
The team of seven that is moving from Sitia to Manitou previously created an autonomous agricultural tractor robot, Trektor. 聽The acquisition includes the intellectual property of Sitia's robotics division.
The newly established Manitou Group Robotics division will sit alongside the research & development teams within the organisation.
Julien Waechter, vice president of R&D at Manitou, explained: "Sitia has been a partner with whom we have collaborated for nearly a decade, and which has embarked on its transformation towards cutting-edge robotic activity. Through this acquisition, we shall enrich our capabilities with a team of recognized experts, benefit from proven technological building blocks, coupled with Manitou Group's established know-how. Our aspiration is to thus fortify our leadership position to continue innovating and to advance further in the development of solutions, thereby meeting the evolving expectations of our customers."
Cl茅ment Aubry Tardif, director of the Robotics division, added: "We are delighted to dedicate our expertise to the service of a leader in material handling. The team is particularly enthusiastic about the prospect of contributing to Manitou Group's new strategic roadmap."
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