(Path Robotics: Columbus, OH; ALM Positioners: Rock Island, IL) -- Path Robotics and  ALM Positioners announce the successful implementation of their combined AI-powered welding solution at TYCROP, a leader in developing and manufacturing oil and gas, power generation, and clean energy solutions. This milestone highlights the transformative impact of the recently announced Path Robotics-ALM Positioners partnership in solving real-world welding automation challenges for industries grappling with complexity, customization, and workforce shortages.

TYCROP implemented Path Robotics and ALM Positioners automated welding. The results? Increased throughput and lower costs. Watch this video to see the solution.

By integrating ALM’s robust, heavy-duty positioners with Path’s autonomous, AI-driven welding system, TYCROP has significantly improved production performance and operational efficiency.

“The integration of ALM’s robust positioners and Path Robotics’ intelligent AI solutions has optimized TYCROP’s welding processes, significantly enhancing our production throughput,” says Russ Janzen, vice president of operations and engineering at TYCROP. “Through this partnership, we have been able to gain vast efficiency improvements and consistently meet customer demands for high-quality parts delivered on schedule. We look forward to future opportunities to work together.”

Overcoming high-mix, high-stakes manufacturing challenges

For manufacturers like TYCROP, which produces large, complex assemblies and chassis, automation hasn’t always been feasible. Variable weld paths, constantly changing product lines, and skilled labor gaps have created a persistent bottleneck.

“Historically, hardware has not been designed to work in conjunction with intelligent software,” says Mike Renn, vice president of operations at Path Robotics. “Now we have a strategic partner who can help us change the trajectory of manufacturing automation going forward. We also have a like-minded partner who is excited to move quickly and roll out new designs this year.”

The ALM and Path partnership allows for intelligent welding automation, even in high-mix environments with heavy, irregular parts. The resulting solution delivers the benefits of robotic consistency without the traditional programming burden. This gives manufacturers the flexibility to scale output without sacrificing quality or facing shortages of skilled welders.

“ALM Positioners has always focused on our customers’ needs in manufacturing,” says Kevin Toft, chief revenue officer at ALM Positioners. “Those needs are changing rapidly, and our relationship with Path Robotics will be a big advantage to customers. Leading-edge hardware that is designed to match innovative software will lead to very positive manufacturing improvements for the end users. It’s a very exciting time for manufacturing.”

See the results firsthand

To learn more about how this new class of automation is already reshaping manufacturing, click here to view TYCROP’s solution in action. Or you can request a demo here.