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Detroit Continues to Evolve as the Hub for the Next Generation of Industrial Automation

The Motor City has been defined by a century of automotive manufacturing. These days, as automation becomes synonymous with manufacturing innovation and a broader range of companies are deploying robots, safety is more important than ever. 

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