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Posted: 2/4/2026 6:39:00 PM by Jeffrey Metz
Topics: Arc Welding, Automotive, Handling, Machine Tending, Manufacturing, Production, Spot Welding, YRC1000

When people hear the word automation, they often picture a robot performing a single repetitive task behind safety fencing. While that image still exists, it no longer reflects how modern manufacturing leaders think about automation.  Read More

Posted: 1/9/2026 1:00:00 PM by Josh Leath
Topics: Arc Welding, Automotive, Handling, Machine Tending, Manufacturing, Production, Spot Welding

The factory of the future is not defined by the size of its robots, but by the flexibility of its systems. By integrating peripherals like tracks, gantries, and rotating bases, manufacturers can break free from the constraints of stationary automation and unlock entirely new levels of production capacity. Read More

Posted: 9/8/2025 1:21:01 PM by Josh Leath
Topics: Arc Welding, Spot Welding

Robotic welding is changing, driven by innovation, market demands, and the pursuit of greater efficiency and precision. As industries rely more on automation, robotic welding systems are becoming smarter, more adaptable, and more integrated. Read More

Posted: 7/21/2025 8:26:25 PM by Chris Caldwell
Topics: Arc Welding, Collaborative, Handling, Spot Welding, Tips and Tools

Companies looking to introduce robotic automation into their production can take advantage of collaborative robots as a more thoughtful and proactive path forward. In this post, Chris Caldwell presents a series of considerations to the challenges that lie ahead. It will help you better identify risks and design the right collaborative solution for your next steps into automation. Read More

Posted: 9/13/2022 1:04:49 PM by Sarah Mellish
Topics: Arc Welding, Collaborative, Machine Tending, Spot Welding, Trade Shows

The challenge to produce more with less is a common struggle shared by most manufacturers today. From skilled worker availability to supply chain flow, company leaders are having to think outside the proverbial box, implementing advanced technologies to maintain product throughput and quality standards. Widely integrated into fabrication environments, the use of robots helping to accommodate stringent demands. Read More