Hirebotics Blog

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 you can't find welders, stop reading job boards for a minute and pay attention to this.

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 ...

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

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Aug 15, 2024

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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 ...