The concept for the technology originated as a development led by Vestas (Aarhus, Denmark) with partners Evident, Eckhart Automation (Lansing, Mich., U.S.) and In-Position Technologies (Chandler, Ariz., U.S.). The system was developed over a two-year collaboration involving shared investments between Vestas’ Wind Systems Manufacturing Automation division and Evident’s Systems & Integration division. The concept was ultimately transferred entirely to Evident for commercialization of the complete solution. Vestas owns the original system and multiple additional series systems.

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