GAM Enterprises to produce Schaeffler’s PSC gear reducers
THE SO WHAT
GAM buying PSC gear reducer IP to vertically integrate is another sign that critical motion components for robotics are becoming strategic chokepoints. If your roadmap depends on high-precision actuation, reassess single-supplier exposure and consider closer partnerships or co-development before the next supply squeeze.
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