Understanding Automated Welding and Future Trends - YesWelder

Table of Contents > 1. What is Automated Welding?
    1.1 Brief History of Automated Welding
2. Types of Welding Automation
    2.1 Fixed (Hard) Automation
    2.2 Programmable Welding Automation
    2.3 Flexible Automation
    2.4 Intelligent Automation
3. Parts of Welding Automation Systems
    3.1 Welding Power Source
    3.2 Welding Robot
    3.3 Positioner, Manipulator, or Fixture
    3.4 Software and Programming
    3.5 Human-Machine Interface
    3.6 Smart Sensors
    3.7 Optional Add-ons
4. Advantages of Automated Welding
5. Drawbacks of Welding Automation
6. Applications of Automated Welding
    6.1 Automotive Industry
    6.2 Aerospace Industry
    6.3 Shipbuilding and Marine Industry
    6.4 Heavy Equipment and Machinery
    6.5 Medical Device Manufacturing
7. Future Trends in Welding Automation
    7.1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
    7.2 Smart Sensing, Vision Systems, and Seam Tracking
    7.3 Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 Integration
    7.4 Low-Code and No-Code Programming
    7.5 Customization, Flexibility, and 3D Printing
    7.6 Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
8. Final Thoughts
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