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When Material and Labor Costs Rise, Does Welding Automation Still Pencil Out?
Yes, the math actually gets better, not worse. Rising material and labor costs don’t change the cost of buying welding automation. What they change is the cost of everything you’re currently doing without it: scrap from a bad weld, rework hours, and the output you’re not getting from the labor
Will Automation Fix Your Welder Shortage? An Honest Answer
No, not by itself, and anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something. Automation doesn’t make the welder shortage disappear. What it actually does is support and empower the welders you already have, redeploying them toward the work that needs them most, while creating a different kind of opening, one
Who’s Responsible When Your Weld Cell Goes Down? The Case for Single-Source
With a single-source system, one company is responsible when something breaks: whoever designed, built, and sold it to you, full stop. That answer gets a lot murkier on a weld cell assembled from multiple vendors. Is it the robot manufacturer, the integrator, the power source supplier, the fixture builder? Each
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.
CLOOS Appoints Roberto Nicoli as President of CLOOS Americas
Schaumburg, IL, July 10, 2026 – The CLOOS Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Roberto Nicoli as President of CLOOS Americas. In his role, Roberto will lead the company’s operations and drive strategic growth across North and South America. This leadership structure brings CLOOS’ North and South American
How the Layout of Your Welding Cell Impacts Total Cost of Ownership
Most people think the total cost of ownership starts with the robot. But on a shop floor, what matters just as much is the layout around it. The biggest losses in production don’t usually happen at the arc. They happen between welds. In the wait times. In the unnecessary movement.
What Makes a Weld Cell Truly Scalable? Inside the Layout Decisions That Save Time and Money
Most shops look at the robot first. But when you’re trying to get more parts out the door, the layout around that robot is what sets the pace. A robotic welding system that works well today can quickly become a constraint if it wasn’t built with growth in mind. On
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.
Breaking the Mold: Expanding Robotic Welding Beyond the Fixed Cell
Most shops still treat robotic welding like it belongs in a box. Fixed cells. Fixed parts. Fixed thinking. But the real gains in welding automation are happening outside the traditional envelope. Manufacturers that work with long, heavy, or variable parts are finding smarter ways to move the robot to the
When Material and Labor Costs Rise, Does Welding Automation Still Pencil Out?
Yes, the math actually gets better, not worse. Rising material and labor costs don’t change the cost of buying welding automation. What they change is the cost of everything you’re currently doing without it: scrap from a bad weld, rework hours, and the output you’re not getting from the labor
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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