Migatronic is forging an exciting future for welding

In welding, a common concern often arises when the topic is robotics – the fear of job displacement. Yet, as history has consistently shown, the introduction of automation technologies like the CoWelder doesn't result in job losses but rather in more opportunities. Michael Andersen, welding expert at Migatronic, explains: "[with the collaborative welding] you can get more items done throughout the day, so that means you are getting busier. So you have to hire new people."

Counting on collaborative robots' support proves particularly useful when working with large quantities of identical, uncomplicated welds.

Incorporating the UR20 robot in the CoWelder pushes the boundaries of the welding system's capabilities even further. With an extended reach of 1,750 mm (68.9 in), welders can program the robot to weld bigger workpieces.

Migatronic realizes that at times only 80-90% of the piece can be welded on a UR10e CoWelder solution, and customers would then finish the piece manually or by manually rotate it. Now, with the UR20, Migatronic is confident that they can finish pieces like these solely using the robotic welding system.