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- 1 min read The Connected Shop: Balancing Human Operators and Digital Weld Data New digital tools are helping small job shops capture torque and weld data to ease traceability and meet strict D1.1 standards.
- 2 min read Ency and Stäubli Announce Joint Effort to Simplify Offline Robotic Programming Ency Software and Stäubli Robotics have signed an agreement to integrate CAD/CAM offline programming, targetting robot setup bottlenecks.
- 1 min read Sonair Unveils 3D Ultrasonic Sensor Aimed at Human-Cobot Safety Norwegian startup Sonair has launched a safety-certified 3D ultrasonic sensor that could make collaborative welding carts safer for nearby operators.
- 2 min read Is Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) the Right Fit for Your Fab Shop? With capital budgets tight, Robots-as-a-Service offers a subscription-based approach to welding automation. Here is how the operational math stacks up.
- 3 min read Path Robotics' Obsidian Model and Heavy Welding's Fixturing Bottleneck: Where Things Stand Announced in September 2025, Path Robotics' Obsidian physical AI model aims to automate complex, low-volume heavy welding on un-fixtured parts. A look at the deployments the company has published since — and the questions that remain.
- 2 min read Why Robot Dexterity Alone Falls Short Without Mechanical Positioners For job shops managing high-mix parts, experts say integrating multi-axis positioners with robotics is critical to hitting cycle-time and payback targets.
- 1 min read Siemens Approved for SBA Loans: What It Means for Fab Shops Siemens Small Business Lending is now approved to originate SBA 7(a) loans, offering a new federal financing pathway for shop floor automation.
- 1 min read Hirebotics Debuts No-Code Painting Cobot, Targeting Fab Shop Finishing Bays A single report indicates Hirebotics is launching an explosion-proof, no-code cobot system to bring simplified automation to hazardous paint booths.
- 2 min read A Closer Look at Rove, Path Robotics' Mobile Welding Cell for Heavy Fabrication In April 2026, Columbus-based Path Robotics introduced Rove, a mobile robotic welding cell powered by physical AI and aimed at large fabrication on the shop floor. Here's what the vendor is claiming — and what shops should verify.
- 3 min read Best Welding Robot – Top 8 Models for Precision and Productivity The best welding robots, from leaders like ABB, FANUC, and Universal Robots. Compare features, payloads, and precision to find the perfect fit for your needs.
- 3 min read Top Welding Robot Brands: A Comprehensive Comparison Robot brands FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa Motoman, OTC DAIHEN, Panasonic, and CLOOS compared on payload range, software, and welding-specific features, from FANUC's 3–1,200kg ARC Mate line to Yaskawa's 8-robot coordinated control.
- 2 min read CLOOS and NS ARC: Revolutionizing Welding Automation Through Strategic Partnership CLOOS North America and welding-consumables specialist NS ARC have formed a strategic partnership, pairing CLOOS's vertically integrated robotic welding systems with NS ARC's filler-material expertise for large, complex parts.