The Welder - Automation and Robotics
Lincoln Electric acquires RedViking
Arc welding equipment manufacturer Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., Cleveland, has announced its acquisition of RedViking, a privately held automation system integrator based in Plymouth, Mich. RedViking develops and integrates AGVs and mobile robots, custom assembly and dynamic test systems,...
Keys to adopting welding automation successfully
Whether or not welding automation and robotics succeed in a shop goes beyond the technology and equipment—oftentimes, it’s about workplace culture and how workers respond to change.
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CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd. appoints COO
CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd., Windsor, Ont., a provider of automation technology for resistance welding, metal forming, and cold spray applications, has named Darryl Beneteau as COO. Beneteau rejoined the company in 2009 after earning his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Kettering...
Sensors use AI to assist robotic weld grinding
Kane Robotics has developed visual sensors for its cobot that use artificial intelligence to replicate the human eye.
Jones Metal adds 75-ft.-long robotic welding cell
Jones Metal Inc. has expanded capacity at its facility in Mankato, Minn., with the addition of a custom-build robotic welding system designed by Acieta LLC.
Welding cobots improving efficiency on the production floor
Guest speakers at last October’s AWS Welding Automation Expo & Conference gave attendees plenty to digest regarding welding automation and the cobot’s role in their shops.
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Angeles Equity Partners acquires Acieta to expand robotics integration platform
Private investment firm Angeles Equity Partners LLC has announced the acquisition of Acieta LLC, a Waukesha, Wis.-based industrial robotics manufacturer and integrator, from Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.) Inc.
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Cobot helps build capacity at Skyvington Manufacturing
A small investment in welding automation has led to big changes for this turnkey supplier of store fixtures and retail displays.
WNE receives $1.1 million to support advanced robotic welding technologies
Western New England University (WNE) has received a $1.1 million grant from the Westborough, Mass.-based Innovation Institute at the MassTech Collaborative and its Technology & Innovation Ecosystem Awards program.
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PC-based automated welding system nearly triples boiler manufacturer’s production speed
LJ Welding Automation reached out to Beckhoff Automation for help customizing its Pipe Titan system for a boiler manufacturer.
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Advanced technology to bridge the gap in skills development
To keep up with the resurgence in manufacturing, companies are going to have to rely on advanced technology.
Robotic weld fume extractor available in three CFM ratings
RoboVent has released an updated modular version of its Spire robotic weld fume extractor.
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AI-based simulation software generates robotic welding paths automatically
Cenit’s FastSuite E2 release 2023.2 3D simulation software for robot welding applications features numerous new functions and enhancements.
Headstock-tailstock positioner offers 0.01-degree part positioning accuracy
Kinetic Technologies has launched the HT headstock-tailstock positioning system for cobot welding.
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Walter launches automation service to deliver robotic systems to metalworking businesses
Walter Surface Technologies has partnered with a large network of North American system integrators and end-of-arm tool manufacturers to craft an automatization process for industrial manufacturers.
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