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Bridging the Gap: Working Together to Tackle Key Challenges in Robotic Welding
In a recent LinkedIn poll, we asked the welding community to weigh in on the most valuable feature for a robotic welding solution. The results were clear—though divided. With 38% of participants prioritizing ease of use and another 38% emphasizing speed and efficiency, the poll underscores two critical challenges in
Overcoming the Top Challenges in Automating Welding Operations
The welding industry is evolving, but significant challenges remain as companies explore automation to enhance their operations. Recently, we conducted a LinkedIn poll to understand the biggest barriers to automating welding processes. The results highlighted two key challenges: skilled labor shortages and integrating automation with existing systems, each garnering 33%
Choosing the Right Robotic Welding Partner: Why Service and Support Matter Most
In today’s manufacturing landscape, investing in a robotic welding solution is a significant decision. It’s about selecting a partner that not only delivers advanced welding technology but also offers ongoing support to keep operations running smoothly. According to a recent LinkedIn poll conducted by CLOOS North America, over 70% of
The Evolution of Welding Automation: What It Means for Your Business
In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, efficiency and precision are critical. Welding automation has rapidly evolved from a luxury to an industry necessity, but how did we get here, and why should manufacturers care now more than ever? In this article, we’ll dive into the history, benefits, and key steps to
CLOOS Highlights Latest Welding and Automation Technologies at FABTECH 2024
Schaumburg, IL, August 15, 2024 – CLOOS North America, a subsidiary of CLOOS Group, will spotlight its latest welding automation and manual welding products and technologies at FABTECH 2024, October 15 – 17 in Orlando, Florida, Booth W4829. Through hands-on and static demonstrations, CLOOS will showcase its theme, In Every
NS ARC and CLOOS Disrupt the Robotic Welding Industry with Strategic Partnership
Chicago, Illinois – July 2024 – NS ARC, the largest dedicated women-owned welding wire brand in the U.S., and CLOOS North America, a pioneer in robotic welding technology with over 100 years in the industry, proudly announce their strategic alliance today. The partnership will integrate NS ARC welding wire into
Welding Automation Approaches Compared: What You Need to Know
Not All Welding Automation Is Built the Same If you’re exploring robotic welding for your shop, you’ve likely run into more than one “right” answer. But behind the similar product names and slick brochures, there are two fundamentally different ways vendors approach welding automation. This article compares two dominant models
Why Some Welding Robots Collect Dust: Top 5 Mistakes Buyers Regret
The Dirty Secret of Welding Automation? Some Robots Never Pay Off Let’s be honest, some robotic welding systems sit idle. Not because the technology is flawed, but because the buying process is broken. We’ve taken calls from shops where a brand-new system was collecting dust, just 6 months after install. The robot
How Much Does a Robotic Welding Cell Cost in 2025?
“How Much Does a Welding Robot Cost?” – The Most Common, Yet Most Misunderstood Question in Automation If you’re exploring robotic welding for your operation, whether you’re an agricultural equipment builder in Iowa or a trailer fabricator in Ontario, you’re asking the same thing: “What’s this really going to cost
Certification’s Edge: Strengthening Operator Skills in Welding Automation
Where Skill Meets Technology You’ve invested in welding automation, whether it’s your first robot or you’re expanding a full cell. That’s a big step forward. But the real gains don’t come just from buying the right system, they come from building the right team around it. We asked our network
What Nippon Steel’s U.S. Steel Buy Means for Welding Automation
The steel market just shifted. If you’re running a shop that bends, cuts, or welds anything structural, this deal affects you. Here’s what to watch, and what to do next. The Deal: A $15 Billion Buy and $11 Billion in Upgrades Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel comes
Overcoming the Top Challenges in Automating Welding Operations
The welding industry is evolving, but significant challenges remain as companies explore automation to enhance their operations. Recently, we conducted a LinkedIn poll to understand the biggest barriers to automating welding processes. The results highlighted two key challenges: skilled labor shortages and integrating automation with existing systems, each garnering 33%
Choosing the Right Robotic Welding Partner: Why Service and Support Matter Most
In today’s manufacturing landscape, investing in a robotic welding solution is a significant decision. It’s about selecting a partner that not only delivers advanced welding technology but also offers ongoing support to keep operations running smoothly. According to a recent LinkedIn poll conducted by CLOOS North America, over 70% of

Why the Future of Robotic Welding Won’t Stay Inside the Box
For decades, robotic welding meant one thing: a fixed cell with a fixture inside and a robot bolted to the floor. That model worked. It still does. But if you’re welding long, heavy, or high-mix parts, you’ve likely run into its limits. Manufacturers today are moving past the traditional setup.
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