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The Future of Fabrication

Welding automation has moved past the experimental stage. What once lived almost exclusively on automotive assembly lines is now standard equipment in small and mid-sized fabrication shops, and the welders who understand how to work alongside it are the ones positioning themselves for the next stage of their careers.

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