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How Does Cobot Plasma Cutting Work? A Technical Guide
Cobot plasma cutting combines three things: a collaborative robot arm, a plasma cutting torch and power source, and software that tells the cobot where and how to cut. Here’s how those three pieces...
Cobot Plasma Cutting: The Complete Guide
If your shop welds, there’s a good chance the same skilled people doing that welding are also manual cutting and weld prep first. Cobot plasma cutting is built to change that. This guide covers what...
Smarter Cobot Welding, Ready for More: SmoothTool Arrives for PolyScope X
Weld shops running Universal Robots cobots want the same thing: powerful hardware on the floor matched by process control built specifically for welding. SmoothTool was built to deliver exactly...
Collaborative Robots and Sustainability: Reducing Waste in Welding Operations
Sustainability is often discussed as a strategic goal in modern manufacturing. However, for many production teams, eco-efficient production becomes meaningful when it translates into less waste,...
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...
The Best Cobots for Welding – 2026 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....
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:...
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...
The Ultimate Guide to Cobot Welding: Everything You Need to Know
What is a cobot?What is cobot welding?Components of a Collaborative Robot Welding SystemCollaborative Welding vs Manual Welding and Traditional AutomationIndustries Where Welding Cobots are...
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. The process involves depositing a...
Hardfacing in Welding: Process, Wire Types & Applications
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...
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...
Maximizing Efficiency: Unleashing the Power of Cobots in MIG Welding
https://youtu.be/aTwxtPEmE1k The realm of manufacturing is witnessing a significant transformation with the integration of collaborative robots, or cobots, into various processes. In our pursuit of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
5 Top Benefits of Retrofitting: Automation with Your Existing Welding Power Source
Cobot weldingRetrofittingHow it worksBenefits of retrofitting with your existing manual welding power sourceManual power sources vs automatic robotic power sourcesConclusion Costs of robotic welding...
Optimize Your Cobot Welding System: 4 Must-Know Insights for a Profitable Investment
1. User-Friendly Interface2. Power Source Agnostic3. Different Welding Types4. Parameters A cobot welding system is a comprehensive solution that integrates cobots into the welding process, aimed...
Get Your Weave On: A Comprehensive Guide to Weaving in Welding
https://youtu.be/lD4186ienUU Table of ContentsWeld Bead TechniquesMastering Weaving in WeldingWhen is it necessary to use weaving in welding?Weaving in Cobot WeldingVersatile Weaving Patterns: Your...