GE and MassRobotics Partner to Advance Robotics
Collaboration Supports Advancements in Manufacturing Techniques
for the Digital Industrial Economy
Boston (March 30,
2017) – GE and MassRobotics announced today a
partnership to accelerate innovation in the robotics industry. MassRobotics
will support GE in attracting and assessing more innovative robotics startups,
research projects and corporate engagements for investment, partnership,
licensing and acquisition opportunities. GE will partner with MassRobotics to
host events and discussions in areas such as advanced manufacturing, 3D
printing, connected devices, drones and AI.
“As GE expands its
presence in Boston and grows its involvement in the robotics space, this
partnership helps to connect our world-class experts and business leaders in
this area with Boston’s best and brightest, from new startups to industry
partners to those in academia,” said John Lizzi, R&D manager, GE Global
Research. “MassRobotics will provide GE with new levels of access to this
thriving ecosystem while GE will share technical expertise, domain knowledge
and the ability to address the world’s toughest problems.”
The partnership with
MassRobotics will further GE’s efforts to establish a Digital Institute at its
new corporate headquarters in Boston. GE’s Digital Institute, known as
the “GEDI” project, will accelerate the company’s efforts to leverage Boston’s
rich digital ecosystem of start-ups, universities, entrepreneurs and others.
“We are thrilled to
welcome GE and its team to MassRobotics’ exceptional network of strategic
partners and rapidly growing global ecosystem. GE and its unique commitment to
MassRobotics is a significant value-add to our startups,” said Fady Saad,
MassRobotics cofounder and director of partnerships.
MassRobotics has an extensive network with more
than 400 companies, 10 academic institutions and 20 industry-focused
associations and organization. The organization drives international outreach
and has active engagements with Ireland, UK, China, Singapore, Chile, France,
Canada and UAE, and continues to engage with different countries. MassRobotics
regular meetups and events attract an average of 150 people affiliated with the
robotics industry.
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