Robotic Welding Workshop- Virtual Participation

T﻿he ARM Institute is the nation’s leading Robotics and AI Manufacturing Innovation Institute part of the Manufacturing USA Network. With our 380+ member organization partners, we advance critically needed robotics and workforce solutions to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.

ARM Institute

FREE event: Learn how SMMs have leveraged robotics for welding tasks, network with SMMs and technology providers, explore live demos, & more

On November 21 from 9:30 AM ET - 3:00 PM ET at our Pittsburgh facility, the ARM Institute, in partnership with <a href="https://www.catalystconnection.org/" title="https://www.catalystconnection.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Catalyst Connection</a>, will host an educational Robotic Welding Workshop for Manufacturers as part of the ARM Institute's <a href="https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farminstitute.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D47b1073577ae90bb0b12c2f04%26id%3Df6d3addab9%26e%3D91084d6f79&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cvictoria.shawley%40arminstitute.org%7C4a48bd53fb494e4e255708dccd050abc%7C64d922b2327f4debbc125dc5b9d72361%7C0%7C0%7C638610668747305334%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dCJ5uBJrHEr3Tl33ty%2FyfDcOXih1gC0qiT7XNCxfRBM%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farminstitute.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D47b1073577ae90bb0b12c2f04%26id%3Df6d3addab9%26e%3D91084d6f79&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cvictoria.shawley%40arminstitute.org%7C4a48bd53fb494e4e255708dccd050abc%7C64d922b2327f4debbc125dc5b9d72361%7C0%7C0%7C638610668747305334%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dCJ5uBJrHEr3Tl33ty%2FyfDcOXih1gC0qiT7XNCxfRBM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Robotics Manufacturing Hub </a>program. This educational workshop is geared specifically towards helping manufacturers better understand how robotics can be used work in welding applications and tangible steps manufacturers can take to leverage these technologies to enhance their competitiveness. <h3>Audience:</h3>Our event will be most beneficial to manufacturers, as well as suppliers who provide robotic welding solutions. If you are a supplier who is interested in hosting an exhibit table or presenting, email us at RMHub@arminstitute.org.We held a similar educational event centered on robotic sanding and grinding this past spring. <h3>Location:</h3>The workshop will take place at the ARM Institute's Pittsburgh headquarters, but will also have a virtual particiaption option. <h3>About the <a href="https://arminstitute.org/robotics-manufacturing-hub/" title="https://arminstitute.org/robotics-manufacturing-hub/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Robotics Manufacturing Hub</a> &amp; the <a href="https://arminstitute.org/" title="https://arminstitute.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ARM Institute</a></h3>The ARM Institute is a Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII) funded by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and is part of the Manufacturing USA® network. The ARM Institute leverages a unique, robust, and diverse ecosystem of 400+ consortium members and partners across industry, academia, and government to make robotics, autonomy, and artificial intelligence more accessible to U.S. manufacturers large and small, train and empower the manufacturing workforce, strengthen our economy and global competitiveness, and elevate national security and resilience.Through the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaboration, the region’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge award through the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the ARM Institute provides free services regional small and medium sized manufacturers evaluate their operations and understand where and how robotics can enhance their competitiveness. The ARM Institute does this through its <a href="https://arminstitute.org/robotics-manufacturing-hub/" title="https://arminstitute.org/robotics-manufacturing-hub/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Robotics Manufacturing Hub</a> located at Mill 19 in Pittsburgh and through <a href="https://arminstitute.org/makerspaces/" title="https://arminstitute.org/makerspaces/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Regional Innovation Accelerators</a>. <h3>Interested in leveraging free services to explore robotics through the Robotics Manufacturing Hub but can't make it to our event? Email us at RMHub@arminstitute.org or <a href="https://arminstitute.org/robotics-manufacturing-hub/" title="https://arminstitute.org/robotics-manufacturing-hub/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">learn more here.</a></h3>Once you reach out, a member of our team will be in contact.<h3><a href="https://www.catalystconnection.org/" title="https://www.catalystconnection.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">About Catalyst Connection &amp; the Digital Bridge Program</a></h3>Catalyst Connection is a non-profit in Pittsburgh that helps small manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania through consulting and training services. They collaborate with clients and the manufacturing community to boost revenue, growth, and productivity. They are supported by various organizations, including the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership.The Digital Bridge program, led by Catalyst Connection, brings a wide range of resources to manufacturers working to improve their operations and address challenges through technology adoption. Catalyst and their partner organizations provide free and low-cost technical assistance, access to capital, graduate student projects, and networking and events. Additionally, Catalyst and ARM collaborate to facilitate leveraging of both program resources by regional manufacturers.

Agenda

In this session, learn about free services available to you through the ARM Institute's Robotics Manufacturing Hub. Hear real use cases about how the ARM Institute has helped Pittsburgh area manufacturers de-risk, prototype, and adopt robotics at no cost. 

Robotics Manufacturing Hub Overview

Catalyst Connection is focused on supporting small and medium manufacturers across Southwest Pennsylvania. Learn about our programs and services available to support your technology adoption efforts - be it automated welding or any other business system or operational technology. Resources, including funding, are available to you. Make sure you utilize them!

Catalyst Connection Overview

Hear from a panel of small and medium manufacturers who have explored and implemented robotic welding. What challenges to deployment did they encounter? What benefits, both expected and unexpected resulted? Technology isn't one-size-fits-all. They will share insights on how their journey unfolded and recommendations for you.

More With Less - SMM Deployment of Robotics and Technology Panel Discussion

Break

Josh Leath, Sr Product Manager at Yaskawa, is going to deep dive into the current economic climate, labor trends and projected labor trends for skilled welders, safety, and the current global automation figures. He is going to present data and use cases on how automation is improving welding quality, lowering costs, improving safety, and mitigating market fluctuations.  The future of manufacturing depends on adapting to changes that are currently happening in the world.

Why Manufacturers Can’t Survive without Automation

 While our in-person attendees get hands-on with our robotics demonstrations, you’ll be able to explore video recordings of the same demonstrations our attendees are seeing in person!

Robotics Demonstrations

We’ll pause our livestream during our lunch session, giving you time to grab some food before we start our formal program again

Lunch Break

The versatility of collaborative robots (COBOTs) has significantly evolved, transitioning from an early adopter market to a mainstream solution embraced by both large and small manufacturers. This evolution has enabled small manufacturers to harness the benefits of automation, previously unattainable through traditional means, thereby enhancing their operational efficiency. Simultaneously, large manufacturers have found COBOTs to be a versatile addition to their operations, facilitating faster deployment of automation solutions and improving overall productivity. This presentation will be presented by Matt Hendey from THG Automation LLC.

The value of COBOTs in Large & Small Manufacturing Operations

Francois Laplaine, Plastics Engineer, from Hermann Ultrasonics is going to give an educational overview of Ultrasonic Welding technology, how it works, and how it can be used to join thermoplastics, metals, and synthetics.  He will also give useful info on dos and don’ts of ultrasonic welding, how this technology can be automated and integrated with robotics, and important factors to consider.  Learn how quality, output, and cycle time can be improved with ultrasonic welding.

Ultrasonics 101 – Modern Material Joining

This presentation will explore areas where the robotic welding industry is improving usability of robotic welding for small and medium manufacturers.  Our speaker will also explore new technologies that have just come to market that help make robotic welding easier to use and how they have incorporated these new technologies. 

What's New in Robotics Welding & What Are Their Practical Applications

We'll wrap up our formal presentation with a reminder about the resources available to you at no cost

Robotic Welding Workshop- Virtual Participation

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