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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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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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 ...

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