Insights for buyers of pre-owned welding cells
Buying guides, welding process deep-dives and refurbishment standards — written for engineers and procurement managers evaluating second-hand robotic welding cells.
Genesis AI GENE-26.5 Raises Dexterity in Robot Handling
GENE-26.5 signals a new step in robotic dexterityGenesis AI has introduced GENE-26.5, a robotics foundation model positioned around higher levels of physical manipulation and long-horizon task execution. The…
Why Automation Projects Stall Between Cell and Line
Automation gains often stop at the integration layerMany manufacturers can now point to well-performing robotic cells, yet still struggle to convert those local gains into line-level productivity. That…
How to Choose the Right Palletizing Option for Production
Matching palletizing technology to production realitySelecting a palletizing system is no longer a simple choice between manual handling and a large fixed machine. As outlined by the original…
ABB Unveils OmniVance Collaborative Finishing Cell
ABB adds a collaborative finishing cell to its OmniVance portfolioABB Robotics has introduced the OmniVance Collaborative Surface Finishing Cell, a self-contained automation package designed to handle repetitive sanding…
Edge-First Architectures: Revolutionizing Cobot Welding Efficiency
In the evolving landscape of industrial automation, the integration of cobots—collaborative robots—into manufacturing processes has become increasingly prevalent. These cobots are designed to work alongside human operators, enhancing…
Why a refurbished welding cell beats a new one — on most projects
The decision between a new robotic welding cell and a refurbished one is, on paper, obvious: same output, half the price, faster delivery. In practice it's nuanced —…
MIG/MAG vs Laser welding: which is right for your application?
When a buyer asks us ‘should I look at MIG/MAG or laser?’, the honest answer is almost always ‘depends on three things you can answer in 20 seconds’:…
How we evaluate every welding cell before it enters our catalog
A robotic welding cell is rarely a small purchase. Even on the second-hand market, you're typically committing €40,000–€90,000 to a machine that will run three shifts a day…