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GE Aviation acquires leading robotics manufacturer OC Robotics

GE Aviation has acquired OC Robotics, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of commercial snake-arm robots and software for confined and hazardous environments. Founded in 1997 in Bristol, UK, OC…

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GE Aviation has acquired OC Robotics, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of commercial snake-arm robots and software for confined and hazardous environments. Founded in 1997 in Bristol, UK, OC Robotics’ robotics expertise will support GE Aviation’s Services organization.

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