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[Read More](https://blog.hirebotics.com/why-data-center-growth-is-driving-a-new-era-of-metal-fabrication) ### [Your First 7 Questions About Welding & Cutting Cobots — Answered](https://blog.hirebotics.com/your-first-7-questions-about-welding-cutting-cobots-answered) Posted by **[Corey Good](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/bonus-depreciation-fabrication-shops-guide) Posted by **[Corey Good](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/corey-good),** **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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/simplify-multipass-welding-programming-with-beacon-multipass) Posted by **[Corey Good](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/corey-good),** **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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/data-your-success-story-toolkit) Posted by **[Corey Good](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/corey-good),** **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?](https://blog.hirebotics.com/cobots-vs-traditional-automation-whats-the-roi-difference) Posted by **[Corey Good](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/corey-good),** **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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/the-hidden-roi-of-cobots-its-not-just-about-labor-0) Posted by **[Corey Good](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/corey-good),** **Jun 05, 2025** Inflation, labor shortages, geopolitical risk — welcome to manufacturing in 2025. The question isn't whether you should ... ### [7 Hidden ROI Drivers of Cobots](https://blog.hirebotics.com/7-hidden-roi-drivers-of-cobots) Posted by **[Corey Good](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/corey-good),** **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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/how-to-build-stability-in-an-unpredictable-market) Posted by **[Corey Good](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/reshoring-manufacturing-why-automation-is-the-catalyst-for-a-stronger-smarter-future) Posted by **[Corey Good](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/hirebotics-announces-new-vp-of-sales-to-expand-cobot-sales) Posted by **[Corey Good](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/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?](https://blog.hirebotics.com/beacon-pro-vs-basic) Posted by **[Kyanne Peek](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/press-release-imts-2024-hirebotics) Posted by **[Rob Goldiez](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/rob-goldiez),** **Aug 15, 2024** August 15th, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ### [How Welding Automation is Changing the Welders Role](https://blog.hirebotics.com/welder-career-change) Posted by **[Kyanne Peek](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/cobot-programming) Posted by **[Kyanne Peek](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/robotic-mig-welding-tips) Posted by **[Kyanne Peek](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/new-welding-technology) Posted by **[Kyanne Peek](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/plasma-cutting-tips) Posted by **[Kyanne Peek](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/production-welding) Posted by **[Kyanne Peek](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/industrial-automation) Posted by **[Kyanne Peek](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/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 ... 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