Universal Robots (UR) is gearing up to showcase its latest cobot innovations at FABTECH 2025 in Chicago. The company is focusing on how collaborative robots are changing the game in fabrication automation. With new features and a growing ecosystem, UR aims to push the limits of what’s possible in welding, cutting, and more.

New Cobot Designed for Welding Challenges

Attendees will get a first look at a brand-new robot made specifically for tough welding jobs. This new model offers impressive reach, stability, and precision. It’s built to handle long seams, complex parts, or repetitive welding passes with ease.

The President of UR highlighted that this robot is designed to perform under pressure and set new standards in fabrication automation. It’s expected to make welding faster, more accurate, and more efficient. The robot will have its global debut at FABTECH 2025, displayed at UR’s booth and partner booths including Hirebotics, THG Automation, and Vectis Automation.

Enhancing Efficiency with Automated Plasma Cutting

One of the fastest-growing uses for cobots is plasma cutting. This process helps improve welding efficiency by providing consistent, high-quality cuts. Traditional hand-cutting can be inconsistent and time-consuming, but robotic cutting offers a better solution.

Hirebotics will demonstrate their Cobot Cutter at booth B13051, showing how it can cut steel, stainless steel, and aluminum quickly and precisely. This reduces manual rework and speeds up production. They will also showcase advanced features like multipass welding, seam tracking through the arc, and AI-powered recommendations for weld settings, making robotic cutting and welding more seamless than ever.

These innovations help fabricators save time, reduce errors, and improve overall workflow, making automation a practical choice for many shops.

Laser Welding Gains Popularity

Laser welding with cobots is becoming more common as concerns about safety, complexity, and cost are addressed by new technology. Advances in software and hardware have made laser welding more accessible for a wider range of applications.

UR’s pioneering solutions in laser welding are set to make a big impact at FABTECH 2025. Attendees will see how cobots can perform precise laser welds, opening new doors for automation in industries that require high-quality, clean welds.

Overall, the event will demonstrate how cobots are expanding beyond traditional welding to include cutting and laser applications. These developments are helping manufacturers improve quality, speed, and safety in fabrication processes.

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