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Cobot Welding: A Smart First Step Toward Full Automation
Cobot welding is a hot topic, and it makes sense why. If you run a small or midsize shop, a cobot can look like the perfect way to get started with automation. The setup is quick, the learning curve is manageable, and it does not require a big upfront investment.
What Nippon Steel’s U.S. Steel Buy Means for Welding Automation
The steel market just shifted. If you’re running a shop that bends, cuts, or welds anything structural, this deal affects you. Here’s what to watch, and what to do next. The Deal: A $15 Billion Buy and $11 Billion in Upgrades Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel comes
Welding Automation Approaches Compared: What You Need to Know
Not All Welding Automation Is Built the Same If you’re exploring robotic welding for your shop, you’ve likely run into more than one “right” answer. But behind the similar product names and slick brochures, there are two fundamentally different ways vendors approach welding automation. This article compares two dominant models
Why Some Robotic Welding Systems End Up Sitting Idle
Robotic welding systems usually do not fail because of the robot itself. Most of the time, the real problems start earlier: A lot of shops invest in automation expecting the robot to fix broader production problems automatically. In reality, automation tends to expose the issues that already existed in the
How Much Does a Robotic Welding Cell Cost in 2025?
“How Much Does a Welding Robot Cost?” – The Most Common, Yet Most Misunderstood Question in Automation If you’re exploring robotic welding for your operation, whether you’re an agricultural equipment builder in Iowa or a trailer fabricator in Ontario, you’re asking the same thing: “What’s this really going to cost
Certification’s Edge: Strengthening Operator Skills in Welding Automation
Where Skill Meets Technology You’ve invested in welding automation, whether it’s your first robot or you’re expanding a full cell. That’s a big step forward. But the real gains don’t come just from buying the right system, they come from building the right team around it. We asked our network
What Makes a Part Hard to Weld With a Robot? A Welder’s Read
A print will show you the dimensions. It’ll show you the tolerances, the material spec, the joint callouts. What it won’t show you is how the part is actually going to behave once heat hits it, whether the fit-up will hold steady from the first piece to the hundredth, or
“Start Small and Expand”: What a Smart First Automation Step Actually Looks Like
The best way to start with welding automation is to pick one part, not your whole shop. Choose a single part or a small family of similar parts that runs regularly and has a clear problem worth solving, prove it out, then expand from there. That is not a compromise.
Is Your Part Right for Welding Automation? A Welder’s Checklist
Not every part belongs in a robotic weld cell. Whether yours does comes down to a few things a welder sizes up fast: can the torch reach the joints, do the parts come in consistent enough to hold the same way every time, is there enough volume to earn back
Top Robotic Welding Systems for Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
If you’re building heavy equipment, you already know the weld is not the problem. The challenge is everything around it. Large parts. Variable fit-up. Thick materials. Long cycle times. And a constant push to keep production moving without sacrificing quality. That’s where the right robotic welding system makes a difference.
What Nippon Steel’s U.S. Steel Buy Means for Welding Automation
The steel market just shifted. If you’re running a shop that bends, cuts, or welds anything structural, this deal affects you. Here’s what to watch, and what to do next. The Deal: A $15 Billion Buy and $11 Billion in Upgrades Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel comes
Overcoming the Top Challenges in Automating Welding Operations
The welding industry is evolving, but significant challenges remain as companies explore automation to enhance their operations. Recently, we conducted a LinkedIn poll to understand the biggest barriers to automating welding processes. The results highlighted two key challenges: skilled labor shortages and integrating automation with existing systems, each garnering 33%
Choosing the Right Robotic Welding Partner: Why Service and Support Matter Most
In today’s manufacturing landscape, investing in a robotic welding solution is a significant decision. It’s about selecting a partner that not only delivers advanced welding technology but also offers ongoing support to keep operations running smoothly. According to a recent LinkedIn poll conducted by CLOOS North America, over 70% of
Why the Future of Robotic Welding Won’t Stay Inside the Box
For decades, robotic welding meant one thing: a fixed cell with a fixture inside and a robot bolted to the floor. That model worked. It still does. But if you’re welding long, heavy, or high-mix parts, you’ve likely run into its limits. Manufacturers today are moving past the traditional setup.
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