Aluminum is one of the most widely used materials in modern manufacturing, covering areas such as automotive parts, aerospace structures, electronic devices, and consumer goods. However, aluminum ...

Can automated welding solutions stack up to fixed automation solutions? Brian Knopp, founder of Cobot Systems, explains why they do. Manufacturers looking for ways to rearchitect their welding ...

The demand for laser welding machines in 2025 continues to rise as manufacturers, repair shops, and small metal workshops look for faster, cleaner, and more precise joining solutions. However, with so ...

xTool has launched the MetalFab system, which integrates fiber laser cutting, fiber laser welding, and laser cleaning in a single, compact workstation. According to the company, the machine is ...

Like any good metal fabricator, Scott Hartrick is always looking for a better way to do something. As president of Dynamic Metal Innovations (DMI), a 17-person shop in Emmaus, Pa., Hartrick not only ...

Hot-plate welding and STTIr laser welding are both used in joining plastic parts. The authors break down the differences and the practical outcomes. The Branson GLX-3 Laser Welder from Emerson uses ...