Weld-shop productivity jumps 400 percent with the addition of welding cobots to this South Carolina metal fabricator, helping the company attract new business previously out of reach. For several years, metal fabricators have been dealing with an ever-increasing labor shortage for welders-new and experienced. Young people don't seem to be attracted to the work, and veteran welders continue to nudge closer to retirement age. And, there remains competition to attract and retain the skilled welders still on the market, driving up salaries and associated costs.
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