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Both are real. Both are also downstream of something the pitch usually skips. ### [When your first cobot starts to pay you back](https://blog.hirebotics.com/when-your-first-cobot-starts-to-pay-you-back) Posted by **[Corey Good](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/corey-good),** **May 07, 2026** The first cobot is the one shops budget for. The second one is where the math gets interesting — and most spreadsheets miss ... ### [OTC Welbee Synergic Mode: How to set up and adjust GMAW settings](https://blog.hirebotics.com/otc-welbee-synergic-mode-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it) Posted by **[Colin McOdrum](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/colin-mcodrum),** **Mar 24, 2026** One of the most valuable features of the OTC Welbee series welding power source is Synergic Mode. ### [Welding Automation Planning Guide for 2026: Your Complete Framework](https://blog.hirebotics.com/welding-automation-planning-guide-for-2026-complete-decision-framework) Posted by **[Corey Good](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/corey-good),** **Dec 11, 2025** Executive summary Planning welding automation for 2026 requires evaluating three critical areas: your current capacity ... ### [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 ... ### [Robotic MIG Welding Speed: Why It Matters And How To Maximize It](https://blog.hirebotics.com/robotic-mig-welding-speed-gmaw) Posted by **[Kyanne Peek](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/kyanne-peek),** **May 27, 2024** 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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/robotic-weld-weave) Posted by **[Kyanne Peek](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/kyanne-peek),** **May 23, 2024** 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](https://blog.hirebotics.com/weave-welding-guide) Posted by **[Kyanne Peek](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/kyanne-peek),** **May 20, 2024** 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?](https://blog.hirebotics.com/robotic-tig-welding) Posted by **[Kyanne Peek](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/kyanne-peek),** **May 17, 2024** Since manual TIG (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding or GTAW) welding is painfully slow, the first thought for many shops is to ... ### [4 Advantages & Disadvantages of Metal Plasma Cutting (That EVERY Fabricator Must Know)](https://blog.hirebotics.com/plasma-cutting-advantages) Posted by **[Kyanne Peek](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/kyanne-peek),** **May 10, 2024** If you’ve been in the metal fabrication industry for a while, you are no doubt familiar with the basics of plasma cutting. ... ### [15 Types of Welding Processes with Their Advantages and Limitations](https://blog.hirebotics.com/types-of-welding-processes) Posted by **[Rob Goldiez](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/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 ... ### [How To Attract A New Generation Of Welders With Advanced Technologies](https://blog.hirebotics.com/attract-new-generation-of-welders-with-welding-cobots) Posted by **[Rob Goldiez](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/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 ... ### [Welding Robots: Types, Advantages, and Limitations](https://blog.hirebotics.com/guide-to-welding-robots) Posted by **[Rob Goldiez](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/rob-goldiez),** **Sep 29, 2021** Technology has come to the welding industry in the form of welding robots. It's an exciting time for the industry. Robotic ... ### [Real-Life Success with Welding Cobots: Siouxland Fabricating Inc](https://blog.hirebotics.com/succcess_story_siouxland_fabricating) Posted by **[Rob Goldiez](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/rob-goldiez),** **Sep 23, 2021** Action speaks louder than words. We’re always talking about how robotic welding through cobots helped the welding industry ... ### [A Guide to Advanced Welding and Advanced Welding Tools](https://blog.hirebotics.com/advanced-welding-tools) Posted by **[Rob Goldiez](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/rob-goldiez),** **Sep 20, 2021** It’s no denying welding is an exciting and dynamic industry. It’s never dull. Once you’ve mastered manual welding and want ... ### [Oh No! What Happened?](https://blog.hirebotics.com/oh-no-what-happened) Posted by **[Rob Goldiez](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/rob-goldiez),** **Jan 21, 2021** Beacon to the Rescue One of the goals of automation is operational consistency while freeing up your key people to do their ... ### [Unlock New Capabilities on yoUR Cobot](https://blog.hirebotics.com/unlock-new-capabilities-on-your-cobot) Posted by **[Rob Goldiez](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/rob-goldiez),** **May 28, 2020** Have you ever wanted to get a glimpse into how your cobots are running when you’re not on the shop floor? Or not even in the ... ### [Cloud Tools is Now Beacon!](https://blog.hirebotics.com/cloud-tools-is-now-beacon) Posted by **[Rob Goldiez](https://blog.hirebotics.com/author/rob-goldiez),** **May 26, 2020** We have been at this for a while now: cloud connecting our cobots from Universal Robots for nearly 5 years. With that comes ... 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