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Caltech Manufacturing leverages collaborative robotic welding machines alongside its team.

Improving Weld Shop Efficiency before Adopting Automation

Metal fabricators are continually seeking to improve throughput and eliminate bottlenecks, often while facing labor constraints and increasing production demands. Automation is often the logical next step; however, there are many opportunities to optimize the processes already in place with the team and equipment available today while paving the way for potential future expansion into automation.

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