Böhler Welding increases the efficiency of its customers with perfect solutions in terms of automation

In times of cost pressure combined with the highest technical requirements for welded structures, step-by-step automation of the welding application is the key to success. Business Development Robotics - Cristiano Bergamin has been working in the welding industry for more than 25 years and has been applying his expertise at voestalpine Böhler Welding since 2020. In the following, he talks about how Böhler Welding customers can benefit from automation solutions.

The topic of increasing productivity in welding through automation is relevant right now, as production costs and production lead-time in line with the quality of the result are some of the most important elements to ensure the competitiveness of companies.

Böhler Welding is well prepared for the change brought about by automation: the brand has developed a product portfolio for equipment and filler metals that is perfectly suited for automation. In addition, Böhler Welding can count on highly motivated and experienced employees who are very familiar with interfaces, metallurgy, welding processes, and the use of robots and who put their years of expertise at the service of customers.

According to Cristiano Bergamin, the next interesting challenges are related to the progress of "Industry 4.0":

When asked about how he thinks automation will evolve in the near future, the expert replies,

In any case, Böhler Welding's stated goal in terms of automation is to become a reference partner for all those working with automated systems in the welding sector.

Cristiano Bergamin deals with the development of the equipment and robotic business at voestalpine Böhler Welding. He supports colleagues in scouting and developing the robotic business, especially the partnership with system integrators, who in turn support the integration of Böhler Welding Equipment in robotic applications. He also analyses the needs of the equipment welding robot market and provides valuable impulses for R&D in the development of new products, functions, and accessories.