Hirebotics Blog

From Stiffeners to Bulkheads: One Cobot, Multiple Stations

Posted by Corey Good, Jan 27, 2026

Most welding robots do one thing, in one spot—forever.

Automating Shipbuilding Without Rebuilding Your Shop

Posted by Corey Good, Jan 19, 2026

Automating welding in shipyards has traditionally meant expensive facility modifications, fixed robotic cells, and months of ...

Mobile Welding Automation for Shipyards: Why Fixed Robotic Cells Fail

Posted by Corey Good, Jan 15, 2026

Walk into any shipyard and you’ll see the core challenge with traditional welding robots immediately: the work never stays ...

Why Automated Weld Fixturing Reduces Rework

Posted by Corey Good, Jan 13, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Manual Setup Rework eats into fabrication shop revenue, with inconsistent part positioning being a ...

Welding automation planning guide for 2026: Complete decision framework

Posted by Corey Good, Dec 11, 2025

Executive summary Planning welding automation for 2026 requires evaluating three critical areas: your current capacity ...

How to Scale Data Center Work Without Scaling Quality Problems

Posted by Corey Good, Oct 30, 2025

You landed a data center contract for 800 server rack assemblies. Your lead welder dialed in the program. First 50 units ...

Why Data Center Fabricators are Turning to Collaborative Robots

Posted by Corey Good, Oct 22, 2025

Walk into a fabrication shop today and you might see something that would've seemed impossible five years ago: a welder ...

Your Best Welders Are Maxing Out: The Data Center Capacity Problem

Posted by Corey Good, Oct 14, 2025

Your shop landed its biggest data center contract yet—1,500 server rack assemblies, 12-week delivery, premium rate. Your ...

Why Data Center Growth Is Driving a New Era of Metal Fabrication

Posted by Corey Good, Oct 09, 2025

Or: How Small Fab Shops Are Landing $500K Contracts They Couldn't Touch a Year Ago If you've been turning down work because ...

Your First 7 Questions About Welding & Cutting Cobots — Answered

Posted by Corey Good, Oct 06, 2025

Thinking about adding a welding or cutting cobot to your shop? You’re not alone. Collaborative robots (cobots) are one of ...

Small Fabrication Shops: Cut Equipment Costs with Bonus Depreciation

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Aug 14, 2025

Your Guide to Metalworking Automation Tax Incentives Introduction The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) has created an ...

Simplify Multipass Welding Programming with Beacon Multipass

Posted by Kyanne Peek, Jul 22, 2025

Why Multipass Welding Programming Has Remained a Challenge “Show me how it actually works.” This is the first reaction from ...

Data: Your Success Story Toolkit

Posted by Zach Boyd, Jun 17, 2025

You've deployed your first cobot. It's working. Your welders are impressed. Parts are flowing. Quality is up. But now comes ...

Cobots vs. Traditional Automation — What’s the ROI Difference?

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Jun 13, 2025

Not all welding automation is created equal. Traditional robotic welding systems have been around for decades—but they’re ...

Automation in a Volatile Market: Why Resilience Is the New ROI

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Jun 05, 2025

Inflation, labor shortages, geopolitical risk — welcome to manufacturing in 2025. The question isn't whether you should ...

Beyond Labor Savings — 7 Hidden ROI Drivers of Cobots

Posted by Rob Goldiez, May 29, 2025

Most fabricators considering welding & plasma cutting automation start with one question: How much will we save on labor?

How to Build Stability in an Unpredictable Market

Posted by Corey Good, May 15, 2025

How forward-thinking shops are using cobots to adapt, thrive, and future-proof their operations For many metal fabrication ...

Reshoring Manufacturing: Why Automation is the Catalyst for a Stronger, Smarter Future

Posted by Corey Good, May 06, 2025

The global landscape is shifting. From supply chain disruptions to rising geopolitical tensions, manufacturers are ...

Hirebotics Announces New VP of Sales to Expand Cobot Sales

Posted by Corey Good, Apr 30, 2025

Bret Engel brings extensive welding, fabrication, and automation experience

Beacon Pro vs. Beacon Basic: Should You Upgrade Your Cobot Software?

Posted by Kyanne Peek, Oct 01, 2024

Imagine having a tool that makes your cobot as easy to use as your smartphone. That’s exactly what the right software can do ...