The global market for welding machinery estimated at U.S. $13.1 billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of $21.5 billion by 2030 — growing at a CAGR of 6.4% over the analysis period 2022 to 2030. This is according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets. Arc welding, one of the…
FANUC, provider of arc-welding robots, makes one-million industrial robots
FANUC CORPORATION, a global provider in factory automation and robotics recently announced the production of its one millionth industrial robot. As an automation trailblazer for over half a century, FANUC’s robots are used in production facilities all over the world to assemble, handle, package, and weld products of every shape and size. For example, FANUC’s…
Miller releases new engine-driven welders
Miller Electric, a global manufacturer of Miller brand arc-welding equipment, has announced the release of two new models in its Bobcat engine-driven welder lineup. The new Bobcat 265 and Bobcat 230 provide dependable welding and auxiliary power for a variety of applications — in machines that are more than 100 pounds lighter and 13% smaller than previous…
Valmont Trade welcomes new students as need rises for skilled trade workers
Valmont Industries, a global provider of vital infrastructure and technology, has welcomed 24 new pre-apprentice and apprentice students into its trade program in Jasper, Tennessee. “In Tennessee alone, thousands of skilled trade positions across the industry are open to young professionals,” said Diane Larkin, executive VP of global operations at Valmont. “This demand compounds on…
Baker Industries earns ISO 14001 certification
Baker Industries, a Lincoln Electric company, announced that it has achieved ISO 14001 certification. Baker is a supplier of tooling, flight hardware, prototyping, CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, finishing, quality inspection, and engineering services to OEM and Tier 1 manufacturers. It is the 40th Lincoln Electric site to achieve ISO 14001 certification. This recognition reflects Lincoln Electric‘s…
Miller launches the lightweight, Millermatic 142 MIG welder
Miller Electric, a global manufacturer of Miller brand arc welding equipment, has released the new Millermatic 142 MIG welder, a lightweight machine in the 140-amp class. “Designed for people who weld DIY projects or at work, the new Millermatic 142 makes it easy to get the professional-quality results that welders expect from a Miller machine…
ReAutomated: A virtual experience to boost manufacturing productivity
Universal Robots, a global provider of collaborative robots (cobots) will be hosting three virtual conferences in September and October. Businesses will gain access to exclusive insights on how automation can improve productivity, giving manufacturers the chance to learn and ask questions about how to better unlock efficiency gains via automation. ReAutomated: The virtual experience…
Hirebotics to showcase cobot welding capabilities at FABTECH
Hirebotics, a provider of collaborative robots for welding and Universal Robots’ (UR) top OEM award winner for 2023, announced that it will be showcasing several new products and capabilities at the upcoming FABTECH trade show in Chicago on September 11th to 14th, 2023. The new products and capabilities include: Cobot Welder uses the UR20 cobot from Universal…
Lincoln Electric offers a “do-it-all” machine for pipeline welding
Lincoln Electric’s Frontier 400X Pipe is designed to be the ultimate go-to welder for the pipeline industry by combining the latest technology and innovation with the iconic arc performance of legacy machines. Powered by a 24.7 HP, turbocharged Perkins diesel engine, the Frontier 400X Pipe delivers reliable, all-day power with 400 amps of welding output…
National Standard doubles-down on commitment to welding wire industry
National Standard (NS), a prominent player in the welding industry, is preparing for a momentous organizational transformation that promises to reaffirm its commitment to the welding wire sector. The company has been hard at work on a significant change that will be revealed in the near future. While details remain undisclosed, the company hopes to…