Hirebotics Blog

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 reevaluating where and how they produce. For many, that means bringing operations closer to home.

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 ...

Hirebotics, Universal Robots OEM of the year, at IMTS 2024

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Aug 15, 2024

August 15th, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

How Welding Automation is Changing the Welders Role

Posted by Kyanne Peek, Jun 24, 2024

What started as a solution to a labor shortage became a powerful tool for growth and innovation in their production ...

Guide to Cobot Programming for Manufacturers

Posted by Kyanne Peek, Jun 20, 2024

Cobots have changed the way we manufacture and are becoming an integral part of many shops' processes. But how difficult are ...

Robotic MIG Welding Tips: 7 Expert Suggestions

Posted by Kyanne Peek, Jun 17, 2024

It takes just one or two unoptimized elements of the robotic welding process to make your production less efficient. Follow ...

Exploring New Welding Technologies and Trends

Posted by Kyanne Peek, Jun 14, 2024

How can you stay competitive in an industry that's constantly evolving with new technologies? It feels like every time you ...

9 Plasma Cutting Tips to Get the Best Metal Cuts

Posted by Kyanne Peek, Jun 10, 2024

Follow the plasma cutting tips below to improve cut quality, consumable life, and productivity. Plasma cutting can be a ...

Production Welding & Automation: Why Robotic Welding Is The Future

Posted by Kyanne Peek, Jun 07, 2024

Production welding is mostly about repetition and volume, tasks ideally suited for robotics, not always for humans. Many ...

Industrial Automation: Your Solution to Labor Shortages

Posted by Kyanne Peek, Jun 03, 2024

“By 2030, the manufacturing industry will need to fill 4 million jobs, 2.1 million of which could go unfilled if we do not ...

Robotic Welding Programmer: An Increasingly Important Career in the Welding Industry

Posted by Kyanne Peek, May 31, 2024

As welding robots become more prevalent in the manufacturing industry, the role of robotic welder programmers is becoming ...

Robotic MIG Welding Speed: Why It Matters And How To Maximize It

Posted by Kyanne Peek, May 27, 2024

Welding speed is often the most critical component for production profitability and weld quality. Going too fast or too slow ...

Robotic Weld Weave: Smoother And More Uniform Welds

Posted by Kyanne Peek, May 23, 2024

Robotic weld weaving can help you fill wider joints, control heat input, and improve weld aesthetics. With the right welding ...

Guide to Weaving in Welding: Weave Patterns and Pitch Calculation

Posted by Kyanne Peek, May 20, 2024

Weave welding is achieved by offsetting the motion of the weld arc as it moves along the weld path, making it ideal for ...

Robotic TIG Welding: Is Automating TIG The Best Solution?

Posted by Kyanne Peek, May 17, 2024

Since manual TIG (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding or GTAW) welding is painfully slow, the first thought for many shops is to ...

Complete Guide to Universal Robots Welding

Posted by Steve Boswell, May 14, 2024

If you're in the metal fabrication, machining, or welding business, you've probably heard about Universal Robots (UR) and ...

4 Advantages & Disadvantages of Metal Plasma Cutting (That EVERY Fabricator Must Know)

Posted by Kyanne Peek, May 10, 2024

If you’ve been in the metal fabrication industry for a while, you are no doubt familiar with the basics of plasma cutting. ...

Tips To Calculate The ROI of Your First Welding Cobot

Posted by Rob Goldiez, May 07, 2024

What is the true value of adding a welding collaborative robot (cobot) to your workflow? And if you do invest in one, when ...

15 Types of Welding Processes with Their Advantages and Limitations

Posted by Rob Goldiez, May 03, 2024

As a welder or welding manager, you probably already know about the common welding processes. 😅 However, we got curious and ...

Improve Your Plasma Cutting Settings (with Cut Charts)

Posted by Kyanne Peek, Apr 29, 2024

Need help with the plasma cutter settings? You’ve come to the right place!

Robotic Welder Operators: A Worthwhile Transition for Welders

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Apr 25, 2024

In today’s automated manufacturing landscape, robotic welder operators play a crucial role. They are responsible for running ...

Plasma Cutting Guide: What Fabricators Need to Know

Posted by Kyanne Peek, Apr 22, 2024

Plasma cutting produces rapid, clean cuts and has highly versatile applications. It’s the most efficient method for precise ...

Beacon + Cobot vs Other Solutions for Metal Fabrication

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Apr 16, 2024

You hear it all the time: “cobots are easy to use.” While all cobot solutions are easier to program than traditional robots, ...

Beacon: Simple Welding Robot Programming Software

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Mar 28, 2024

Are you on the fence about stepping into automated welding? For most shop owners focusing on ROI and operational efficiency, ...

Increase Welding Robot ROI: Boost Production and Profits

Posted by Michael Davis, Mar 21, 2024

Have you been thinking about adding automation to your welding processes but have a few concerns? For a lot of shop owners, ...

MIG Welding Aluminum: How the Cobot Welder Makes it Happen

Posted by Kyanne Peek, Feb 20, 2024

Aluminum welding brings its own set of challenges, particularly with Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) - commonly known as metal ...

Beacon vs Teach Pendant: Next Generation of Fabrication Automation

Posted by Michael Davis, Feb 12, 2024

Collaborative robots (cobots) have become pivotal in enhancing productivity and efficiency in the welding and manufacturing ...

Robotic Welding Programming: Best Practices & Challenges

Posted by Matt Bush, Jan 29, 2024

Understanding the do’s and don'ts of robotic welding machine programming might be the most crucial factor in protecting your ...

How To Hire a Welder: Finding the Right Fit for Your Company

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Jan 15, 2024

If you are in the welding industry, you know it's challenging to hire a welder. The labor shortage is not a new phenomenon ...

How Much Does a Robotic Welder Cost?

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Jan 01, 2024

Welding robots have had a steady presence in manufacturing for decades. Their popularity should be no surprise as robotic ...

Section 179: What Is It and How to Expense your Robots in 2023

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Dec 07, 2023

Adding a robot to your medium-sized welding business can be a great solution to tackle the crippling welder shortage you are ...

Transforming Manual TIG Welding with a Welding Cobot: A Success Story

Posted by Matt Bush, Aug 03, 2023

TIG welding is an incredibly versatile process, but it’s labor-intensive and demanding, and requires skilled and experienced ...

The Power of Artificial Intelligence for Robotics: Redefining Manufacturing

Posted by Zach Boyd, Jul 20, 2023

The field of robotics has grown exponentially over the past few decades. However, the integration of Artificial Intelligence ...

Robotic MIG Welding Unleashed: Exploring their Benefits and Impact of Cobots

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Jul 05, 2023

In every welding shop, there are common challenges that arise: Can the pace of production be increased without compromising ...

How Welding Cobots Can Drive Cost Savings for Metal Fabricators

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Jun 14, 2023

In today's competitive welding sector, maintaining production and controlling costs are crucial for metal fabricators. You ...

3 Compelling Business Cases for Welding Cobots

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Apr 20, 2023

What is it truly like on shop floors when companies implement a welding cobot? What are the concrete results? Welding cobots ...

How to Choose a Welding Cobot in 2023

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Mar 22, 2023

With all the available options on the market, it’s hard to decide on the best robotic welding system for your specific ...

What is a Cobot? | Benefits and Applications

Posted by Zach Boyd, Mar 14, 2023

Collaborative robots, or "cobots" for short, have become an increasingly popular topic in the world of manufacturing.

5 Advantages of Robotic Welding (But 1 Big Disadvantage)

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Feb 22, 2023

Welding robots are nothing new, but the demand for these systems continues to grow. Why is Robotic Welding More Important ...

Universal Robots | The Benefits and Capabilities of Cobots

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Feb 15, 2023

Universal Robots (the company) is renowned for developing ground-breaking collaborative robots (also known as cobots), which ...

Welding Cobot Programming: From a Teach Pendant to Your Phone

Posted by Zach Boyd, Feb 01, 2023

As manufacturers transition their labor-intensive workflows to industrial automation, many may still not be aware of the ...

Popular Welding Robot Manufacturers In The United States

Posted by Matt Bush, Dec 05, 2022

As a manufacturer with welding applications, you are likely aware that robotics and automation are becoming a must in your ...

Why Welding Robots Won’t Replace Welders Anytime Soon (Arguments for Welders)

Posted by Matt Bush, Sep 21, 2022

Just how much is welding becoming automated? Will welding be completely automated in the future? Will welding robots replace ...

Top 5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When First Buying a Welding Robot

Posted by Matt Bush, Aug 31, 2022

Thinking of making the transition to a robotic welder? Have you ever thought about what could go wrong when investing in ...

How To Attract A New Generation Of Welders With Advanced Technologies

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Aug 10, 2022

With an undeniable welder shortage that is likely to continue for years, many manufacturers and trade schools are trying to ...

How to Elevate the Career of a Welder Using Cobots

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Aug 03, 2022

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INFOGRAPHIC | The State of the Welding Automation Industry Today

Posted by Zach Boyd, Jun 30, 2022

Based on recent estimates by the American Welding Society, the demand for welding professionals is huge due to current ...

How to Switch to Welding Automation without Hiring Programmers

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Jun 02, 2022

Over the past few years, welding automation has proven to be a boon for many major manufacturers looking to gain an edge in ...

How Cobot Welding Is Solving Your Welder Shortage

Posted by Rob Goldiez, May 24, 2022

The welding industry is currently facing a shortage of welders. While there are several ways to fill this gap, cobot welding ...

What is Seam Tracking and How Welding Cobots Don’t Require It

Posted by Matt Bush, May 05, 2022

Welding technology has come a long way over the last two decades. Today, automated welding robots toil away on the ...

Robotic Welding Fixtures: Design Tips and Best Practices

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Apr 06, 2022

Today, remaining cost-competitive in the fabrication and manufacturing industry is still a challenge for SMBs. Compounding ...

5 New Developments in Robotic Welding Technology

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Mar 31, 2022

Welding Safety: How Welding Robots Can Mitigate the Risks

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Feb 22, 2022

It is common knowledge that welders occupy a hazardous role in industrial settings. Therefore, it is an obvious target for ...

Welding Robot Programming: Demystifying "Ease-of-Use"

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Dec 15, 2021

You’ve decided that automation with a welding robot will positively impact your production. However, one of the primary ...

Coming Home: Reshoring and the Welding Industry

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Nov 17, 2021

In the USA and other parts of the world, the Covid-19 pandemic shed new light on reshoring efforts of the government as the ...

Welding Robots: Types, Advantages, and Limitations

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Sep 29, 2021

Technology has come to the welding industry in the form of welding robots. It's an exciting time for the industry. Robotic ...

Real-Life Success with Welding Cobots: Siouxland Fabricating Inc

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Sep 23, 2021

Action speaks louder than words. We’re always talking about how robotic welding through cobots helped the welding industry ...

A Guide to Advanced Welding and Advanced Welding Tools

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Sep 20, 2021

It’s no denying welding is an exciting and dynamic industry. It’s never dull. Once you’ve mastered manual welding and want ...

How to Prep Your Team to Accept Your Robotic Welder

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Aug 26, 2021

You've done your research and crunched the numbers. You concluded that welding automation with a collaborative robot or ...

Welding Automation: 7 Steps to Get Started

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Aug 18, 2021

Congratulations On Your Decision After much consideration, you’ve finally made the leap and decided to add a cobot to your ...

Is Welding Automation A Good Fit For Your Business?

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Aug 11, 2021

Automation is a buzzword in all industries for various tasks. Welding is not exempt from this trend. But before you join the ...

Welder Help Wanted: Expand Your Workforce with a Robotic Welder

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Aug 05, 2021

Welder Shortage: The Situation The world is experiencing a welder shortage. In the US, statistics predict that there will be ...

How Cobot Welder’s Ease of Use Translates to More Productivity

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Jul 28, 2021

Are you looking for a cobot to bridge the gap for your welding needs for automation? Do you want your welders to be able to ...

How Cobot Welding is Solving the Welding Industry Challenges

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Jul 15, 2021

Does your business have a hard time finding skilled welders? Are you struggling with high welding costs that cut through ...

4 Reasons For Using Collaborative Robots in Your Welding Operations

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Jun 30, 2021

Even though welding is an essential part of the manufacturing industry, there is a shortage of qualified welders. In the ...

Oh No! What Happened?

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Jan 21, 2021

Beacon to the Rescue One of the goals of automation is operational consistency while freeing up your key people to do their ...

You asked, we answered: Beacon Updates

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Oct 28, 2020

We are thrilled to announce some significant updates to Beacon. Based on your direct feedback, we have implemented the most ...

Unlock New Capabilities on yoUR Cobot

Posted by Rob Goldiez, May 28, 2020

Have you ever wanted to get a glimpse into how your cobots are running when you’re not on the shop floor? Or not even in the ...

Cloud Tools is Now Beacon!

Posted by Rob Goldiez, May 26, 2020

We have been at this for a while now: cloud connecting our cobots from Universal Robots for nearly 5 years. With that comes ...

Built for Us, Now Available for yoUR Cobot

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Apr 16, 2020

There's term in business called "dogfooding" or "eating your own dogfood". It refers to technology or products a company ...

Using Hirebotics Cloud Tools for Restoring Files

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Apr 08, 2020

If you have a cobot from Universal Robots in your facility, you can take advantage of our free cloud tools to help you ...

Cloud Connecting Cobots makes Robotic Workers Better

Posted by Josh Crane, Apr 06, 2020

Even before our current situation relegated us to working in new environments, Hirebotics employees have been working ...

Using Beacon for Remote Support

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Mar 23, 2020

If you have a cobot from Universal Robots in your facility, you can take advantage of our free cloud tools to help you ...

Hirebotics Cloud Sync for Universal Robots

Posted by Zach Boyd, Mar 02, 2020

Have you ever worried about losing critical files on your cobot? Or needed to access files from a remote location so that ...

What to Expect when Hiring a BotX Welder

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Sep 24, 2019

So you’ve made the decision to hire a BotX Welder. Congratulations! You’ve “opted in” to being at the forefront of robotic ...

Four reasons your next hire should be a BotX Welder

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Sep 13, 2019

Has the shortage of skilled welders been a challenge for your company to meet your business goals? Are you regularly dealing ...

Keep your employees, Fire your robots!

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Sep 03, 2019

Catchy headlines in the news today would make you believe that robots are stealing jobs. Fear sells. For more than a century ...

Welcome to the future: Introducing BotX, your for-hire robotic welder

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Aug 26, 2019

The growing shortage of skilled welders is a serious issue for manufacturing companies globally. For decades traditional ...

Robotic Welding Issues and Challenges

Posted by Mitch Dupon, Aug 20, 2019

Decades of lack of focus and investment combined with a declining workforce has left the welding sector of the economy with ...

4 step approach to hiring robotic workers

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Mar 28, 2016

Our mission at Hirebotics is to bring automation to every factory, regardless of how big or how small. We feel that tasks ...

Factory Automation: The case for renting

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Jan 04, 2016

An interesting thing happens when companies contemplate factory automation. It typically involves a manager or supervisor ...

So you want robotic workers, how to keep the humans from revolting!

Posted by Matt Bush, Dec 12, 2015

Are you looking to use robots to enhance your current workforce? As we begin to look into bringing robotic workers into our ...

Eliminating the Barriers to Automation

Posted by Matt Bush, Oct 20, 2015

What if you could pay for automation the same as you do for a temporary employee? What if you only had to pay for the actual ...