California machine shop quadrupled output by switching from manual TIG to robotic laser welding, eliminating skilled labor ...

The good news? Robots are no longer reserved for the giant OEMs with endless floor space and million-dollar budgets. Compact, ...

Robots aren’t just for big factories anymore. Today’s robotic solutions are smarter, more affordable, and easier to deploy — especially for small and midsized shops. Whether it’s collaborative ...

As we approach some of the industry’s premier trade shows for welding and manufacturing, including FABTECH in October, one question that is on everyone’s mind is, “What’s next for welding automation?” ...

Smoker Craft adopted a robotic tube-welding system about two years ago to automate its entire pontoon assembly process. (IBJ photo/Eric Learned) A welder’s flame fuses a pontoon tube at Smoker Craft ...

Can small shops succeed with advanced machine tools and software? If so, how do they do it? Read on to learn the strategies that have helped Midway Swiss Turn, our 2025 Top Shops Honoree in Shopfloor ...

Krone’s state-of-the-art, smart factory in Ibbenbüren produces complex welded assemblies for the company’s tractors and ...

Industrial robot adoption has reached a point of no return. Automated machinery has become an industry standard and will only become increasingly common as time goes on. As this trend continues, ...

Thermoplastic composites welding has the potential to significantly improve the sustainability of commercial aircraft production. Tier 1 airframer Collins Aerospace (Charlotte, N.C., U.S.) claims on ...