Welding Journal

Welding cobots have the potential to revolutionize metal manufacturing. They also play a major role in combating the labor gap in the welding industry. The cobot market is projected to be worth $9.2 billion by 2028 (Ref. 1). Therefore, many people feel cobots are here to stay. Yet many companies struggle to fully utilize these machines. What’s keeping cobot owners from being more productive and more efficient? What is preventing greater arc-on times? Size and reach are a factor, but there’s more to the story.