An Introduction to the Modern Collaborative Welding Tool: Elevate Your Technology Strategy & Upgrade Your Workforce in Fabrication with Cobots

Will Healy II- Global Industry Manager: Welding, Universal Robots

Presented At: 
CanWeld Conference 2024

Metal fabrication has undergone a substantial transformation with the introduction of automation, most recently with collaborative robots, or cobots. Rather than replacing human labor, collaborative robotic systems support fabricators by enhancing productivity, upholding exceptional work quality, and boosting worker engagement. But with rising material & labor costs, and challenges with recruiting & retaining workers, manufacturing leaders are struggling. Many turn to traditional automation as the answer but the inflexibility and high upfront investment are tough to justify. Luckily, cobots are at the forefront of the robotics trend and are experiencing a noteworthy evolution across the entire fabshop from stamping to bending to cutting & especially in welding. In this session, we will share case studies from real-world fab shops that are leveraging the value cobots bring to the production floor. And then we will discuss how operations leaders can quickly leverage this established technology into new applications like MIG welding, laser welding, grinding, spot welding, plasma cutting, TIG welding, thermal spraying, material handling, and more! In a fun and fast format, we鈥檒l wrap with how to make a successful automation decision and provide a clear action plan for your automation journey that can be followed regardless of your starting point.

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