Universal Robots - Fundamentals of Arc Welding with Collaborative Robots

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

For years, traditional industrial welding automation helped companies address labor shortages, variable cost overruns and quality issues. But now, flexible, easy-to-program and quick-to-deploy collaborative robots are changing the landscape of welding automation… all for a fraction of the cost. In this webinar, you’ll go in-depth about arc welding with collaborative robots, including the processes supported, the business case, typical ROI, safety considerations and welding-specific end-of-arm-tools. You’ll also hear real-world case study examples of arc welding.

PRESENTER:

Stuart (“Stu”) Shepherd is the Vertical Development Director for the Americas region of Universal Robots. Stu’s career spans more than 40 years in automation, including roles at General Motors, FANUC Robotics, Shepherd Solutions (a boutique automation business consulting firm), KUKA Robotics and Güdel AG. He joined Universal Robots in April 2018 and is currently responsible for growing UR’s metal fabrication and machine tending markets in the Americas, utilizing his deep experience ranging from large-scale automotive to small job shops to welding integrators. Stu is also a Past Chairperson and Board Member of the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) and Past Chairperson of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).