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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...
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 Welder Shortage SolutionsOvercoming Implementation ChallengesThe Future...
The Ultimate Guide to Cobot Welding: Everything You Need to Know
The welding industry is facing a growing challenge: a severe shortage of skilled welders. In the U.S., the American Welding Society (AWS) estimates that 320,500 new welding professionals will be needed by 2029, while more than 157,000 welders are approaching retirement.
The situation is just as critical in Europe, where the European Welding Federation (EWF) reports a shortage of around 300,000 qualified welders.
Cladding Explained: Understanding Its Role and Applications
What is cladding?
Think of cladding like putting a protective coat on a metal surface, but instead of paint, we’re using another metal with special properties.
Hardfacing in welding
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 harder, more durable material on top of a softer metal.
SmoothTool – The no-code cobot welding solution for Universal Robots (Video post)
https://youtu.be/9-ezH_LsnZM Discover the power of SmoothTool, the ultimate cobot welding solution for Universal Robots. This groundbreaking technology combines the precision and repeatability of robotics with the flexibility and craftsmanship of manual welding. With...
Maximizing Efficiency: Unleashing the Power of Cobots in MIG Welding
The realm of manufacturing is witnessing a significant transformation with the integration of collaborative robots, or cobots, into various processes.
In our pursuit of efficiency, we embarked on a mission to explore the speed advantages offered by cobots in MIG welding.
Attract Young Generation with Welding Cobots
Welding, an age-old craft that forms the foundation of structural stability, stands at the edge of an evolution. Join us as we explore the future of welding in this blog post, where we take a closer look into the way welding cobots are reshaping the industry.
Selecting the Right Robotic Welding System for Your Business
If you are looking for a way to improve your welding productivity, quality and efficiency, you might be considering investing in a robotic welding system. But how do you choose the best one for your specific needs? In this blog post, we will guide you through some of...
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 Welding A multipass weld is a weld that consists of a number of...
Cobots as a welder’s new tool: Who can benefit from cobot welding?
Let’s start with 3 quick questions… Are you having trouble finding skilled welders? Do you want to increase your productivity? Do you weld parts that fit on a 2x1 m table? If you can answer yes to those three questions, then you are more than likely to benefit from...
5 Top Benefits of Retrofitting: Automation with Your Existing Welding Power Source
Costs of robotic welding power sources are huge! Right…?
And cost is the main barrier of entry for welding automation. It is too expensive for small companies to get started with robotic welding. The capital expenditure for a robotic welding cell is simply too large for the current budget and besides, robot welding only makes sense for large companies with big batch sizes…
But is that true?
Optimize Your Cobot Welding System: 4 Must-Know Insights for a Profitable Investment
A cobot welding system is a comprehensive solution that integrates cobots into the welding process, aimed at boosting efficiency, productivity, and quality. Due to recent labor shortages in areas requiring skills such as welding, many industries have considered transitioning to automation systems.
Get Your Weave On: A Comprehensive Guide to Weaving in Welding
Discover the art of weaving in welding with this comprehensive guide, covering essential techniques, patterns, and applications to improve weld quality and efficiency. Master weaving in 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? First, welding is the important phase of any form of assembly. This...
Why Cobot Welding Improves Safety and Consistency in Modern Manufacturing
The welding cobot will produce the same amount of output over time. Unlike humans, whose productivity drops over time, cobots will continue to work at a constant level if they are connected to a power source and programmed. It will perform the same amount of work according to what has been programmed for the task, regardless of how long it runs or how difficult it is.