Member Meeting - Virtual

Topic: Automation Without the Intimidation: Practical Robotics for Today’s Weld Shops

Date: March 12, 2026 12p-1p Lunch and Learn, Remote 

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Purpose: Explore how robotics and automation can enhance productivity and alleviate workforce challenges. 

Who is going to love this: Manufacturing engineers, plant and operations leaders, executives, and HR/workforce leaders in fabrication or welding-focused manufacturing companies.

Why: Learn how collaborative robotic welding and plasma cutting can boost weld shop productivity without adding headcount while helping you attract, retain, and upskill talent in a tight labor market.

Summary: Vectis Automation provides collaborative robotic welding and plasma cutting systems.  During this discussion, we will explore how to increase weld shop productivity while attracting and retaining workforce talent. 

Speakers: Kyle Anderson and Reece Bolin of Vectis Automation

Kyle Anderson is a Regional Manager for Vectis Automation.  He started working in the traditional robotic welding industry in 2010 as a project engineer and programmer, before transitioning into project management and sales engineering roles.  He started working with collaborative robots in 2020, and has enjoyed watching robotic adoption increase through the Midwest as the technology becomes more accessible.