Adaptive welding has become a popular solution for manufacturers looking to automate challenging welding applications. The development of a successful adaptive welding solution is dependent on an in-depth understanding of all types of robotic welding hardware, a wide array of sensors, and complex machine logic. Researchers and welding industry experts are working in tandem to […]
Read MoreU.S. manufacturing is on the rise at the same time that few workers are entering the labor pool. To meet the needs of the industry, some companies are starting to adopt collaborative robots or “cobots” that can operate alongside human technicians. By performing repetitive, strenuous tasks that were previously offshored to foreign labor, cobots can assist skilled technicians in precise manufacturing […]
Read MoreGovernor Andrew Cuomo of New York announced last week that EWI has been chosen to open and operate an advanced manufacturing institute in Buffalo. This state-of-the-art facility is being funded as part of the Buffalo Billion Investment Development Plan, an initiative to promote economic development in the Western New York. EWI was singled out to […]
Read MoreGas metal arc welding (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) are both regularly used for welding aluminum. GTAW is a slow process when compared to GMAW and GMAW is typically used when extremely high weld quality (with respect to porosity) is not required. GMAW works well for welding aluminum in structural, automotive, or thick […]
Read MoreMore importantly, are your other manufacturing processes ready? When arc welding robotics are considered for production, it is important to consider the state of the components that will be welded by the robot. If you have welders that are fabricating assemblies by hand, you may not realize the variances in your individual parts. Welders can […]
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