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Hirebotics LLC announced that Tate Inc. has deployed 58 of its robotic welding systems across its manufacturing facilities in Arkansas, Virginia, and Kentucky. The data center infrastructure developer, which has supplied structural ceilings, containment systems, and airflow management products for 120 years, faces intense demand for large data centers and tight project timelines with zero tolerance for manufacturing errors.
Tate wanted to scale without losing precision, so in 2024 it transitioned from manual welding to an agile, cloud-connected automation network powered by Hirebotics and its cloud-based, no-code Beacon Pro control platform. Beacon Pro enables programming, running, and monitoring of the Cobot Welders from any smartphone or tablet.
Tate evaluated about nine automation providers, according to Daniel Adams, director of sales at Hirebotics. Several factors influenced the decision. First, when Tate brought specific parts to Hirebotics, the Nashville, Tenn.-based team was able to perform welds on the parts within 30 minutes of Tate’s arrival. Next, ease of use was a top priority; Tate was able to program the robots while the Hirebotics team was still on site. Finally, Hirebotics was willing to collaborate closely with Tate to figure out how its process would change when automating welding with force- and power-limited robot arms.
Tate wanted to scale, but it didn’t want to lose out on precision.
The deployment process began with Hirebotics shipping Tate’s first two robots in September 2023. Adams noted that Tate had pretty quick adoption, with staff who had been welding by hand for their entire careers able to see the benefits to both the company and themselves.
Source: The Robot Report