Universal Robots Unveils UR8 Long at FABTECH 2025: A Game-Changer for Welding Automation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjIJ1dorGsA Chicago, IL – September 8, 2025 — At this year’s FABTECH trade show in Chicago, Universal Robots (UR) has officially launched the UR8 Long, a new collaborative robot (cobot) designed with welding applications in...

The Best Cobots for Welding – 2025 Comparison

Collaborative robots (cobots) are increasingly becoming a go-to solution for welding tasks, offering flexibility, safety, and a faster return on investment than many traditional automation options. In welding applications, ease of programming, software capabilities, and ecosystem support can make all the difference.

SmoothTool: Flexible Power Source Integration for Cobot Welding

In cobot welding, flexibility, efficiency, and precision are essential. SmoothTool, our welding package built specifically for Universal Robots, stands out by offering something many systems don't: broad compatibility with a wide range of welding power sources. Rather...

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The Best Cobots for Welding – 2025 Comparison

The Best Cobots for Welding – 2025 Comparison

Collaborative robots (cobots) are increasingly becoming a go-to solution for welding tasks, offering flexibility, safety, and a faster return on investment than many traditional automation options....

Solving the Welder Shortage with Cobot Automation

Solving the Welder Shortage with Cobot Automation

The Welding Labor Crisis: Understanding the ScopeAutomation as a Strategic Solution to the Welder ShortageImplementing Cobot Welding: Practical Approaches for ManufacturersCase Studies: Real-World...

Hardfacing in welding

Hardfacing in welding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW3EHB-ckpE What is hardfacing? Hardfacing is a technique used to make metal surfaces stronger and more resistant to wear and tear. It involves applying a layer of a...

Attract Young Generation with Welding Cobots

Attract Young Generation with Welding Cobots

Current Welding LandscapeWelding Cobots as a Fresh PerspectiveWelding Cobots: Meeting Generation Z's ExpectationsSmoothTool Cobot Welding PackageConclusion: Shaping the Future of Welding Welding, an...

Elevate Your Multipass Welding with SmoothTool

Elevate Your Multipass Welding with SmoothTool

Exploring Multipass WeldingWhen is Multipass Welding Needed?Multipass in SmoothTool: Exploring Available FeaturesSmoothTool's Multipass Benefit: A Closer LookConcluding Thoughts Exploring Multipass...

Top 6 benefits of robotic welding

Top 6 benefits of robotic welding

Table of contents What is Robotic welding? Benefits of welding automation via robotic welding Cobots vs industrial robots Robotic Welding Cobot Use Cases Let us help you What is robotic welding?...