Sponsored by Critical Systems, Inc

Sponsored by Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group

Sponsored by Orbitalum North America

Sponsored by Morgan Industrial Technology

Yearout Mechanical is a mechanical contractor in Albuquerque, NM who utilized a Cooper Welding Cobot to weld thousands of pipe socket fittings on cooling water piping for a data center. The presentation will highlight the success story of Yearout Mechanical and the lessons learned while implementing this technology. Lincoln Electric worked with UA 412 and Justin Forni on projects to develop procedures and generate time study data for welding pipe socket fittings. The presentation will also cover Lincoln Electric’s partnership with UA412 and the results of these projects. The time savings opportunity and ease of implementation of Cooper Welding Cobots for this application will be shown. 

From the origins of orbital welding to the wide range of industries and high-precision applications it supports, Jacob Morgan will take a comprehensive look at how this technology has evolved over time. He’ll explore why orbital welding has become essential in modern manufacturing and what makes it a preferred solution across demanding sectors. Finally, he’ll show how leveraging MIT’s expertise and partnership can elevate project quality, improve efficiency, and drive long-term success for contractors and organizations alike. 

Sponsored by Industrial Solutions & Innovations

Sponsored by Industrial Degauss

Digital transformation is reshaping pipe welding as contractors seek higher productivity, stronger traceability, and more efficient QA/QC processes. This session examines how the Novarc’s Spool Welding Robot (SWR) automates the capture of critical weld parameters ensuring accurate and accessible data for NDE review. 

We will also outline the emerging vision of fully integrated welding information systems that combine WPS compliance, welder continuity tracking, and weld data management into a unified workflow. 

A real-world case study will illustrate how these digital capabilities improved documentation, streamlined processes, and significantly increased welding output without expanding the workforce. This session is ideal for contractors and fabrication leaders looking to modernize operations and strengthen their business case for welding automation. 

Sponsored by Stratus