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With the increase in product individualization, shorter product life cycles, diverse market demands, and supply chain and distribution concerns, production inefficiencies abound. And, despite the manufacturing sector’s ability to deliver a solid performance in 2018, job openings continue to grow at double-digit rates. Read More

Resistance welding—specifically “spot welding”—has been a popular metal joining solution for automotive and other manufacturers for many years. While simple in nature, this method provides particular applications with big advantages. Read More

In a manufacturing landscape where requirements are ever-changing, a reliable and feature-rich robot controller is a valuable tool. Convenient and powerful functions that can be cross-utilized between applications are optimizing robotic workcells each day, and companies of all sizes across various industries are realizing the full value of dynamic controller functionality. Read More

Manufacturing is at a turning point, and the current pace of technological change is prompting companies to be more agile and efficient while lowering costs and increasing productivity. To withstand competitive pressures and end-customer demands, businesses of all sizes in diverse industries are investing in Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance operations and foster growth. Read More

No matter the manufacturing industry, company size or part dimensions, the purpose of robotic welding is the same: to produce high-quality welds in the least amount of time. While there may be a bit of a learning curve when it comes to reaching optimal weld quality and cycle time, the following weld functions are available to take your weld process to the next level. Read More