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      Industrial Automation: Your Solution to Labor Shortages

      Industrial Automation: Your Solution to Labor Shortages

      “By 2030, the manufacturing industry will need to fill 4 million jobs, 2.1 million of which could go unfilled if we do not inspire more people to pursue modern manufacturing careers… The cost of those missing jobs could potentially total $1 trillion in 2030 alone.” - The ...

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

      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

      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

      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

      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?

      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

      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)

      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

      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

      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)

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

      Robotic Welder Operators: A Worthwhile Transition for Welders

      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

      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

      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

      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

      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

      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

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

      Robotic Welding Programming: Best Practices & Challenges

      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

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