SmoothTool Case Stories

At Breman Machinery in the Netherlands, craftsmanship and innovation go hand in hand.
After years of manual welding, Jacky, a seasoned welder, struggled with shoulder pain that made welding impossible. But with a Cobot powered by SmoothTool, he’s back at the workstation, producing cleaner, longer, and more consistent welds than ever before.

At HJHansen Recycling Group, heavy machinery is essential for handling large volumes of iron and scrap metal. Central to this operation are the company’s powerful grabs, which lift, move, and transport scrap across Denmark and to international destinations.

Over time, however, the grab blades face extreme wear and tear. To keep operations running efficiently, HJHansen’s team spends significant time reinforcing these blades with hardfacing coatings.

At Schweisstechnische Lehranstalt Magdeburg GmbH (SLM) in Germany, the mission is clear: prepare future welders not only for today’s challenges but for tomorrow’s technologies.

To meet this goal, SLM has integrated cobot welding with SmoothTool and Universal Robots into their training programs—offering students a hands-on introduction to automation that’s as intuitive as it is effective.

New College Lanarkshire, located in Motherwell, Scotland, is at the forefront of welding education.

Through their Smart Hub initiative, the college is incorporating cutting-edge technology to equip students with the skills needed in modern fabrication. One of their latest advancements is the integration of cobot welding, powered by SmoothTool from Smooth Robotics.

Shun Fu Enterprise, a family-owned welding business in Changhua City, Taiwan, faced a common yet critical challenge: a persistent shortage of skilled welders. Established nearly a decade ago, the company built a reputation for high-quality CO2, electric, argon, and...

Cobots are the future at Danish Alusteel where the large industrial welding robot is well on its way to being shut down. Skilled welders are in short supply so why not let them use their knowledge to instruct the robots?

"The Smooth Robotics Software has hands down been epic in quick programming. I have found that if we have to weld more than 12” in length, it's more effective to use the robot. Even for just 1 part. This is a game changer." — Shawn Wentzel, Owner of Wenteq Inc. At...

“We get a better working environment and less stress as the welder does not have to sit for long hours near the welding fumes and the heat, and at the same time profitability increases."Sven-Ingvar Björck, CEO of Vattholma Mekano AB Finding skilled welders is getting...