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Josh Leath

Sr. Product Manager - Thermal

Josh is the Sr. Product Manager for Welding at Yaskawa Motoman. After spending over a decade as a Product and Brand Manager for tools and test equipment lines, Josh joined the Yaskawa team in 2017. With 18+ years of experience, he works extensively with end users to cultivate solutions that ensure customers are equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.

Outside of work, Josh enjoys traveling with his family to new places – both foreign and domestic. His approachable nature and passion for both technology, people and a smooth bourbon make him not only a skilled professional but also a grounded and thoughtful individual.


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Posted: 11/14/2023 2:50:18 PM by Josh Leath
Topics: Arc Welding, Manufacturing

Small- to medium-size manufacturers looking to optimize operations should consider how robotic automation can help their processes. From greater safety and productivity to substantial cost and labor savings, transformational benefits can be achieved in a relatively short payback period. Fabricators still unsure if robots will help their bottom line should especially consider the viability of small welding workcells. Read More

Posted: 5/16/2023 12:13:32 PM by Josh Leath
Topics: Arc Welding, Tips and Tools

Once a technology imagined and used for Fortune 500 companies with big assembly lines, robotic automation is now a necessity for most small, medium and large businesses alike to keep competitive. Simple to justify for large quantity runs for automotive and consumer products in the past, today’s cost-effective robots and automation systems are tackling tough jobs for a wide range of applications in nearly every industry. Read More

Posted: 3/30/2023 1:38:21 PM by Josh Leath
Topics: Additive Manufacturing

Increasingly used by different industrial sectors and radically changing the way many products are made, additive manufacturing continues to be a driving force for advanced manufacturing prototyping and production. This process of using digital design data to successfully create solid three-dimensional objects by fusing layers of material together (3D printing) allows a great deal of flexibility in the production process. Read More

Posted: 2/13/2023 2:00:00 PM by Josh Leath
Topics: Tips and Tools

Robotic automation is making a transformative impact in the industrial landscape. With that in mind, one of the most popular questions we hear is, “Where should I add robotic automation to my production space?” While many factors, including a plant review with an experienced robot supplier or integrator, will help determine the answer to this, there are several applications first-time robot users may want to consider. Read More

Posted: 12/16/2022 6:18:19 PM by Josh Leath
Topics: Collaborative, Programming, Tips and Tools

Yaskawa cobots are highly capable of completing a variety of repetitive tasks. From welding to handling, the proper cobot with the right peripherals can positively impact a wide range of production settings. Extremely repeatable and reliable, cobots enable an environment where humans and robots can work together or side-by-side, increasing flexibility. However, there are still limits to what can be achieved. Read More