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All You Need to Know About Optical Seam Tracking
POSTED 11/11/2021
Optical Seam Tracking for robotic welding and hard automation have been available for years. Today, these devices are more advanced and productive than ever, as they help robotic welding operations improve throughput, reduce scrap, and drive productivity. In turn, these solutions have become more user-friendly and easier to implement into welding cells. But, not every seam tracking solution out there is right for you. So, how do you know? In this free guide, we dive deep into Seam Tracking options, it's features, and the best fit applications for Seam Tracking to guide you along. If you are an Automation Engineer, Robotics Technician, or Production Manager, you'll want to read this guide and learn about the ways Seam Tracking can impact your automation operation.
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North American Robot Orders Hold Steady in Q1 2025 as A3 Launches First-Ever Collaborative Robot Tracking
Robot orders in North America remained essentially flat in the first quarter of 2025, with companies purchasing 9,064 units valued at $580.7 million, according to new data released by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). Compared to Q1 2024, this represents a 0.4% increase in units ordered and a 15% rise in order value, signaling continued demand and increased investment in higher-value automation systems.