Welding Journal
Jump to:
The Advantages of SMEs Adopting Collaborative Robotic Welding
Small and medium-sized enterprises are looking to cobots to provide relief and support for manual welders
July 2023
It’s no secret there is a major shortage of welding professionals in the United States. According to the AWS Welding Workforce Data website (weldingworkforcedata.com), the shortfall estimated by 2027 approaches 360,000, and with more than 155,000 welders approaching retirement, it is clearly a longer-term trend.
It is affecting companies of all sizes. Many small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) with higher volumes and ample resources long ago adopted robotic welding with great success. Industrial robotic or..
Join AWS to read the full article
Get access to key insights and premium industry news today!
Already a member? Log In
Already a member? Log In
Publication Archive
View past issues of our magazines, including Welding Research Supplements in PDF format.
Community and Events
Learn about upcoming conferences (FABTECH included) and competitions, plus info on sections, chapters, and our Member Network.
Learn More
Weld Wednesday
Our monthly podcast tackles a variety of welding topics for listeners in any position
within the industry.