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- 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.
- 3 min read Custom Fixture Design for Robotic Welding: Boosting Efficiency and Precision Custom fixture design cut robotic-welding cycle time 40%, weld defects 25%, and model-changeover setup time 50% at one agricultural-equipment manufacturer, with payback under 12 months.
- 3 min read Entry-Level Robotic Welding Equipment: Your Gateway to Automation Robotic welding cells that pair a 5-10 kg payload 6-axis robot (FANUC ARC Mate 50iD, ABB IRB 1520ID, Yaskawa AR900) with a compatible power source, wire feeder, torch, and 250-500 kg positioner give small and mid-sized shops an affordable path into automated welding.
- 4 min read How to Choose a Systems Integrator for Your Welding Automation Project Robotic welding lines succeed or fail on the integrator, not just the equipment. This guide details ten evaluation criteria — from AWS-certified welding expertise and FANUC/ABB/KUKA experience to financial stability and total value over lowest bid.
- 3 min read Robotic Welding: The Best Equipment To Get Started In today's manufacturing operations facing skilled-welder shortages, a robotic welding setup requires seven core components — from FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa Motoman robots to power sources from Lincoln Electric, Miller, or Fronius.
- 2 min read How Fanuc Welding Robots Helped this Rural Manufacturer Facing Welder Shortage Wilbert Company, a rural Ohio fabricator, addressed a welder shortage by deploying two Fanuc robotic welding cells with touch sensing and seam tracking, cutting production time without adding headcount.