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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Elevate the Career of a Welder Using Cobots

Posted by Rob Goldiez, Aug 03, 2022

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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 ...

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 ...

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