FOCUS ON WELDING
“ Automate to accumulate ; why robotic welding can be the solution even for small and medium-sized enterprises .”
Fronius Laser Hybrid Welding Cell .
A STEADY FOCUS
Why automate the weld process ? We highlight the rise of robotic welding and chronicle the capabilities of cobot welding systems for manufacturers .
To combat the chronic shortage of welders in the global sheet-metal industry , robotic welding offers an avenue that can speed up and automate the process for accuracy and less waste . Common welding processes that can incorporate robotics include arc welding ; resistance welding ; spot welding ; TIG / MIG welding ; laser welding and plasma welding .
“ High quality requirements , sustainability aspects and safety standards are driving the demands placed on welding technology even higher . Nowadays , reproducible welding quality and complete welding data documentation are state of the art . But if welding takes place manually , these demands cannot be met . The solution is automation , even for small and medium-sized enterprises ( SMEs ),” stated welding specialist , Fronius .
Certified human operators still need to remain close to the robots . The operators program the controller using a teach pendant . These automated systems come with multiple safety features . Arc shields prevent the highheat arc from mixing with oxygen . Enclosed areas protect operators from the temperatures and bright light .
Global robotic welding market
According to analysis available on ResearchandMarkets . com , the global robotic welding market is expected to reach US $ 6.77- billion by 2029 , growing at a CAGR of 6.2 % from 2022 to 2029 . By volume , this market is expected to reach 163.3 thousand units by 2029 , at a CAGR of 11.2 % from 2022 to 2029 .
The global robotic welding market is expected to reach US $ 6.77 billion by 2029 , growing at a CAGR of 6.2 % from 2022 to 2029
“ The growth of this market is driven by the increasing adoption of Industry-4.0 principles and the rising adoption of welding robots in the automotive industry . However , the high initial cost of installing welding robots is expected to restrain the growth of this market . Government initiatives to support digital transformation in Asia-Pacific and the emergence of laser and