Preparing the published article.
Industrial and collaborative cells: the integration share
Where the money actually goes in a robot project.
Integration share
Fixtures, positioners, guarding and line modifications often represent 30-50% of project value.
Why it matters
Comparing robot prices alone misses the majority of cost and schedule risk.
Ask for
A breakdown that separates hardware, integration, software and service.
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