Welding & Metals

News, Guides, Industry Trends in the Fabrication and Metal Manufacturing Industry

7-Axis vs 6-Axis Cobot Welding: Which Is Better for Fabrication Shops?

Feb 24, 2026

Most collaborative welding systems on the market today are built around a 6-axis robot arm. Companies such as Hirebotics, THG Automation, Vectis Automation, and Standard Bots build capable welding aut...

Why Manufacturing Consistency Is Becoming the Competitive Advantage in 2026

Feb 16, 2026

Why Manufacturing Consistency Is Becoming the Competitive Advantage in 2026 For years, manufacturing competition centered around price and speed. The lowest quote and the fastest delivery often won. T...

Why Smaller Job Shops Are Automating and Why It Is No Longer Just a Big Company Move

Feb 13, 2026

Why Smaller Job Shops Are Automating and Why It Is No Longer Just a Big Company Move Five years ago automation felt like something reserved for massive automotive plants and billion dollar facilities....

Cobot Welding vs Manual Welding: Which Makes Sense for Your Shop?

Feb 10, 2026

The Pressure Fabrication Shops Are Facing Where Manual Welding Still Makes Sense What Makes Cobot Welding Different Consistency and Weld Quality Advantages Labor Challenges and Workforce Support Cost ...

Introducing Spartan Bridge: A Practical Way to Ease Into Welding Automation

Dec 2, 2025

Introducing Spartan Bridge: A Practical Way to Ease Into Welding Automation Why We Created Spartan Bridge What Spartan Bridge Actually Is How the Process Starts Running Pilot Parts and Early Productio...

Spartan Robotics Feature in MetalForming Magazine

Nov 26, 2025

Spartan Robotics Featured in Metal Forming Magazine We are excited to share that Spartan Robotics has been featured in a major industry publication, Metal Forming Magazine, in the article titled “7 Ax...

Driving Efficiency: Why Cobot Welding is the Perfect Fit for Medium- to High-Volume, Low-Mix Shops

Sep 3, 2025

For many medium- to high-volume fabrication shops, production challenges are constant: increasing demand, tight labor availability, and pressure to deliver consistent weld quality on repeat parts. Tra...

What Is Cobot Welding—and Is It Worth It for Your Shop?

Jul 10, 2025

Welding automation isn’t just for big OEMs with massive budgets. Collaborative robot (cobot) welding has opened the door for small and medium fabrication shops to automate repetitive welds without the...

Common Myths About Robotic Welding (And the Truth)

Jul 3, 2025

At Spartan Robotics, we talk to fabrication shops every day about automating their welding operations. One thing we hear over and over? “We’re just not ready for robots.” The truth is, robotic welding...

Featured in Robotics 24/7: Spartan Robotics Tackles Welding Challenges with Kassow Robots

Jun 20, 2025

Overview We’re proud to share that Spartan Robotics was recently spotlighted in a detailed case study by Robotics 24/7 , a leading publication in the industrial automation space. The article highlight...

Boost Welding Efficiency with Spartan’s Cobot Cell for High-Mix and High-Volume Jobs

Jun 13, 2025

Preview What Makes Spartan Ideal for High-Mix, Low-Volume Welding? What About Medium-Mix, High-Volume Work? Versatility Without Complexity Final Thoughts Preview Manufacturers facing ever-changing pro...

A Practical Guide to Collaborative Welding Automation

May 20, 2025

What is Collaborative Welding Automation? How Do Cobot Welding Cells Work? What Types of Applications Are They Suited For? Can Cobot Welders Handle High-Mix, Low-Volume Production? What Are the Typica...

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