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ABB Robotics Showcases Broad Range of Automation Technology
As more plants face skilled labor shortages, Technology Days II featured over 40 live demos and seminars that highlighted automotive and general industrial applications for shops of all sizes looking at automation for competitive advantages.
Welding Robots Justified
The traditional ROI focused on robots as a direct replacement for people. But many fabricators now investing in automation with welding robots eventually hire more people too. What is going on?
ESAB Partners with KUKA Robotics
To support the growth of the robotic welding business in the U.S., this collaborative relationship offers automated robotic arc welding solutions for applications ranging from heavy and light duty welding, to sub-arc, to hybrid laser-arc welding.
Automated Welding Increases Productivity
The Franklin plant of mining equipment manufacturer Joy Mining increased productivity and reduced costs in their bit block assembly by converting to automated welding systems from Lincoln Electric.
Welding with Robot Vision
Weld fixtures not repeatable? Inconsistent weld joints? Robots can now automatically adapt to solve these issues and more. Heath Suraba of Lincoln Electric shares some tips on how to see the best return from your vision investment.
Spot On Welding Control Helps Produce Line of Grills
Outdoor grill manufacturers face considerable foreign and domestic competition, changing demands in public taste and the constant challenge of product innovation. To stay ahead of the competition, the control behind this automated spot welding system provides complete flexibility in producing all of the models, sizes, and quantities they need at any time.
Robotic Work Cells Help Diversify Business
Take a look at how contract manufacturer K-zell Metals can diversify and compete against global competition by bidding and planning fabrication work more aggressively with its increased capabilities and automation flexibility.
Welding Takes to the Cloud
Always On: Cloud-based production monitoring is radically reshaping how companies track weld performance and improve their profitability.
2012 State of the Industry: Robotics
Forecast: Very strong opportunities to expand into job shops and smaller manufacturers, along with continued strength in the traditional automotive, agricultural, heavy equipment and aerospace sectors.
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