Trumpf has introduced new sensors that enable its arc welding robot to program its own weld path. Developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, Trumpf’s new smart seam-tracking technology automatically calculates the weld path for each part.
With conventional welding robots, workers must program a new weld spot each time they want the robot to change direction. This can be time-consuming, especially for complex parts with many curves or corners.