GE Aviation (GE) announced that it has acquired OC Robotics for an undisclosed amount.

OC Robotics designs and manufactures commercial snake-arm robots and related control software for hazardous and confined environments.

The addition of robotics technology will help GE Aviation improve its On Wing support business while reducing employee risk, and should continue to differentiate the business unit in the market it operates in.

While the impact on GE’s bottom line is small, the acquisition points to smart management willing to adopt robotic technologies to drive efficiencies and remove employees from risky environments.

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