This section provides an overview for spot welding robots as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 spot welding robot manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked spot welding robot companies as of November, 2024: 1.Larraioz Elektronika Industrial, 2.Comau, 3.Wolf Robotics.
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A spot welding robot is an automated system designed to join metal parts together by applying pressure and passing a high current between them through electrodes. This process efficiently creates strong welds at specific points on the metal parts.
The robot operates based on pre-programmed CAD models and coordinates for the welding points, enabling it to execute welding tasks autonomously. With the aid of sensors, including optical sensors and cameras, it can precisely align and weld the components.
This automation not only accelerates the welding process and enhances accuracy compared to manual welding but also minimizes workers' exposure to hazardous and high-temperature conditions. Spot welding robots are predominantly employed in sectors like automotive manufacturing and metal fabrication, offering benefits such as increased production efficiency, cost savings, and superior quality control.
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Lincoln Electric, is a manufacturer and supplier of welding and cutting solutions that was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. The company’s core activities include providing a wide range of welding and cutting equipment and consumables, catering to sectors such as automotive, construction, and manufacturing. It offers a suite of services, including technical support, training, and customized welding solutions, tailored to the specific needs of its clients.
Nachi Robotic Systems, Inc. is a subsidiary of Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp., a Japanese manufacturer of industrial robots. It is headquartered in Novi, Michigan, and was established in 1925. The company offers a wide range of robot products, controllers and software, and robot information. Its popular products include arc welding robots, spot welding robots, and assembly robots. Nachi Robotic Systems also offers robot accessories, such as grippers, sensors, and software. The company's products find application in many industries including arc welding, collaborative, dispensing, food grade and material handling.
Kawasaki Robotics (U.S.A.), Inc., founded in 1989 as a subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., is a manufacturer headquartered in Wixom, Michigan, specializing in industrial robots and robotic automation systems. The company offers robotic solutions, including pick and place robots, general-purpose robots with payloads spanning 3 to 1,500 kg, as well as palletizing robots, capable of handling payloads from 80 to 700 kg, Additionally, the company develops the duAro series, featuring dual-arm Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) collaborative robots. Furthermore, the company provides robots for specific functions, such as arc welding robots, explosion-proof paint robots, sealing robots, and water transfer robots.
Conzorio Macchine Utensili (Comau), established in 1970, is a manufacturer in Grugliasco, Italy, specializing in the production of industry 4.0-enabled systems, products, and services. The company offers joining, assembly, and machining solutions for traditional and electric vehicles, and robotized manufacturing systems, including collaborative and wearable robots. The offering also extends to project management and consultancy, IoT services, and maintenance and training for vehicle manufacturing, heavy industry, railway, renewable energy, and various general industries. The company owns its international network in 13 countries.
NACHI-FUJIKOSHI CORP. is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial machinery and tools, such as bearings, hydraulic equipment, robots, and cutting tools. They also provide services such as machine maintenance and repair. The company's products are used in automotive, aerospace, construction, and electronics. One of NACHI-FUJIKOSHI's renowned products is their robotic arm, the "MZR series," which is designed for precision assembly and inspection tasks in industries. They received several awards for their technological advancements and contributions to the industry, including the 2021 Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers Medal for new hydraulic equipment technology and the 2020 Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Grand Technology Award.
KUKA AG was founded in 1898 in Augsburg, Germany. The company is a subsidiary of GD Midea Holding Co., Ltd. and is an automation developer, designing and manufacturing robot-based automation solutions for medical, automotive, warehousing, and distribution industries. The company’s product segments include robot systems, production machines, and systems, mobility as a driver of Industry 4.0, and process technologies that provide special welding processes to factories. The company’s services include repair and servicing for robots and machines and engineering services for designing and programming robotic systems.
Yaskawa Europe, founded in 1915 and headquartered in Hattersheim, Hesse, is a manufacturer of mechatronics and robotics solutions. The company is a subsidiary of Japan's Yaskawa Electric Corporation, and offers industrial robots for welding, painting, and handling, AC drives for motor speed and torque control, precise servo motors, motion controllers for coordinated movement, and inverters for DC to AC power conversion. Its products facilitate system and machine design in sectors like automotive, packaging, metalworking, and woodworking. Its noteworthy certifications encompass ISO 9001:2015, ISO 50001:2018 for energy management, and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management.
FANUC America Corporation, established in Rochester Hills, MI, in 1956, is a manufacturer of industrial robotics and CNC systems, as well as factory automation solutions. Their product portfolio includes Motion Controls Systems, Laser Systems, Drive Systems, Controls, and Servo Motors used for material handling, assembly, welding, and painting. The company serves industries including Automotive and Transportation, Aerospace and Aviation, Electronics and Semiconductors, and Food and Beverage. They also provide services, including product selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
ABB is a manufacturer and supplier of robotics and process automation products that was established in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1988 following the merger of BBC of Switzerland and ASEA of Sweden. The company specializes in products for electrification and motion control applications. These products include sensors, motors, and drives for in-facility delivery rovers. It also offers transformers, circuit breakers, and inverters for maintaining operational efficiency in automated lines. The company chiefly serves clients in the mining, oil and gas, and food and beverage industries.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Larraioz Elektronika Industrial |
16.7%
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2 | Comau |
16.7%
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3 | Wolf Robotics |
16.7%
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4 | Nachi Robotic Systems, Inc. |
16.7%
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5 | FANUC America Corporation |
16.7%
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6 | Yaskawa Europe GmbH |
16.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the spot welding robot page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 3 | 50.0% |
Japan | 2 | 33.3% |
Italy | 1 | 16.7% |