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Metal Welding Market size is set to grow by USD 11.5 million from 2024-2028, Emergence of friction stir welding technology in automotive sector to boost the market growth, Technavio

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NEW YORK, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global metal welding market size is estimated to grow by USD 11.5 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 5.48% during the forecast period. Emergence of friction stir welding technology in automotive sector is driving market growth, with a trend towards increased adoption of automated products. However, shortage of skilled workforce poses a challenge. Key market players include Air Liquide SA, AMADA Co. Ltd., Atlas Copco AB, Bystronic Laser AG, DRAHTWERK ELISENTAL W. Erdmann GmbH, EWM AG, Gedik Welding Inc., Hermann Fliess and Co. GmbH, Hilarius Haarlem Holland BV, Hypertherm Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc., Matsu Manufacturing Inc., Mayville Engineering Co. Inc., Novametal SA, Otter Tail Corp., Safra Spa, The Lincoln Electric Co., voestalpine AG, Vulcan Steel Ltd., and Welding Alloys Group.

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Forecast period

2024-2028

Base Year

2023

Historic Data

2018 – 2022

Segment Covered

Type (Arc, Resistance, Oxyacetylene gas, Solid state, and Others), End-user (Automotive, Construction, Aerospace, and Others), and Geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa)

Region Covered

APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Key companies profiled

Air Liquide SA, AMADA Co. Ltd., Atlas Copco AB, Bystronic Laser AG, DRAHTWERK ELISENTAL W. Erdmann GmbH, EWM AG, Gedik Welding Inc., Hermann Fliess and Co. GmbH, Hilarius Haarlem Holland BV, Hypertherm Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc., Matsu Manufacturing Inc., Mayville Engineering Co. Inc., Novametal SA, Otter Tail Corp., Safra Spa, The Lincoln Electric Co., voestalpine AG, Vulcan Steel Ltd., and Welding Alloys Group

Key Market Trends Fueling Growth

The metal welding market is experiencing significant growth due to intense competition and the need for product differentiation. Vendors are investing in automated equipment for welding and fabrication to expand their offerings and produce precise parts efficiently.

Automation reduces material costs, enables rapid production, and allows for design flexibility. The demand for fabricated machine parts is driving this trend, leading to increased capital expenditure and higher production efficiency for end-users.

The marketing industry for metal welding is experiencing significant growth. Key players in this sector include manufacturers and suppliers of welding equipment, consumables, and related services. Recent trends indicate an increase in demand for automated and robotic welding systems due to their efficiency and precision.

Additionally, the use of advanced materials like composites and alloys is gaining popularity in various industries such as automotive, construction, and energy. Furthermore, the adoption of digital technologies like IoT and AI in welding processes is transforming the industry, enabling real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance. Overall, the metal welding market is expected to continue its upward trend in the coming years.

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Market Challenges

The global metal welding market faces challenges due to a shortage of skilled workers in developed markets like the US, Europe, and Australia. Complex machinery operation requires technical knowledge, and unskilled workers can lead to failed welds, increased labor costs, and longer production cycles.New welding techniques and equipment demand continuous skill updates, which can be costly and time-consuming. This shortage affects market growth, as companies may need to invest in training or outsource work, limiting their ability to take on larger projects.The robotics and automation market, particularly in welding, is experiencing significant growth. With advances in technology, processes like laser and robotic welding have become more common. However, challenges persist. Costs for implementing these technologies can be high. Additionally, the need for skilled labor to operate and maintain these systems remains a concern.Furthermore, the use of new materials like oxides and alloys in welding processes adds complexity. Procurement of these materials can be difficult and expensive. Electronics and sensors are also essential components in modern welding systems, adding to the overall cost. Despite these challenges, the market for welding automation continues to expand, driven by the need for increased efficiency and productivity.

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Segment Overview

Type1.1 Arc1.2 Resistance1.3 Oxyacetylene gas1.4 Solid state1.5 OthersEnd-user2.1 Automotive2.2 Construction2.3 Aerospace2.4 OthersGeography3.1 APAC3.2 North America3.3 Europe3.4 South America3.5 Middle East and Africa

1.1 Arc- The arc metal welding market experiences growth due to the widespread use of this joining technique across various industries. Arc welding processes like Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) are commonly employed. However, GMAW presents challenges when welding aluminum alloys, which have low melting points and high thermal conductivity, leading to potential burn-through.

Using aluminum welding wires in GMAW also poses issues due to their softness and low column strength, which can cause tangling. To mitigate these challenges, appropriate welding equipment selection is crucial. Despite these complexities, arc metal welding remains a vital process in automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, power, and construction sectors.

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Research Analysis

The Metal Welding Market encompasses the welding industry and the fabrication industry, serving the heavy engineering industry, construction activities, and manufacturing operations worldwide. In the context of global population growth and industrial manufacturing operations, the market for welding equipment, including robotic welding and robotic laser welding, has gained significant traction. The market’s expansion is driven by the increasing usage of welding technology in various sectors, such as the defense sector for naval ships, patrol vehicles, and submarines, and the global transportation sector.

Market growth is also influenced by factors like electrification and cash liquidity. Despite nationwide lockdowns and the halt of non-essential manufacturing operations, the market is expected to recover, with market players focusing on low revenue-generating regions to expand their footprint. The welding industry’s market growth stage is characterized by continuous innovation, with robotic welding and electrification being key trends.

Market Research Overview

The global Metal Welding Market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for metal products in various industries such as automotive, construction, and energy. The market is driven by factors including technological advancements, increasing infrastructure development, and rising industrialization. The market offers various welding processes including Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).

These processes are used to join different metals such as steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. The market is also witnessing the emergence of new technologies like Laser Beam Welding and Electron Beam Welding, which offer higher precision and productivity. The market is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the coming years due to the increasing demand for metal products and the ongoing industrialization trend.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

TypeArcResistanceOxyacetylene GasSolid StateOthersEnd-userAutomotiveConstructionAerospaceOthersGeographyAPACNorth AmericaEuropeSouth AmericaMiddle East And Africa

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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Agile Robots Launches Agile ONE SN Humanoid at NVIDIA GTC Berlin and Pilots Humanoids with Audi

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BERLIN, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On 21 October, Agile Robots and NVIDIA launched the research humanoid Agile ONE SN at NVIDIA GTC Berlin. Agile Robots has released its new-generation Diana 7 and Diana 3 arms, both supporting the Franka Control Interface (FCI).

Agile ONE SN: humanoid reference platform

Agile ONE SN is built on the NVIDIA Isaac GR00T development platform. The 1.4-metre, 43-kilogram humanoid has dual WUJI tactile five-finger hands and 71 degrees of freedom in total, runs on NVIDIA Jetson Thor and ships with the GR00T 1.7 open VLA model. Skills developed on it can transfer to the full-size industrial Agile ONE. Availability is planned for early 2027.

Two days earlier, at the Invest in Germany Summit in Berlin, NVIDIA announced plans to invest in Agile Robots.

“Agile ONE SN gives R&D labs around the world a complete humanoid platform that is ready from day one,” said Dr. Zhaopeng Chen, founder and CEO of Agile Robots.

Application: humanoids in Audi’s logistics

Agile Robots, AUDI AG, Dassault Systèmes and NVIDIA also announced a joint project at Audi’s Ingolstadt plant. In the Audi Production Lab, mobile humanoids pick parts from containers and sequence them for final assembly, a task performed around one million times a day. The workcell is first tested in a DELMIA virtual twin accelerated by NVIDIA Omniverse libraries.

Diana 7 and Diana 3: one interface, from lab to industrial payloads

Diana 7 extends Franka Research 3 to higher payloads and reach, while Diana 3 brings the same force-control platform to entry-level research. Both share ±0.05 mm repeatability and 0.5 N relative force-control accuracy, and both support FCI, so Franka Research 3 code moves directly to Diana.

Diana 3 keeps seven degrees of freedom, joint torque sensing and compliant control for precision manipulation, lab automation and sample handling. Diana 7, shown at the 26th China International Industry Fair in Shanghai (12–16 October), offers 7 kg payload and 923 mm reach, and weighs 2 kg less than before.

About Agile Robots

Founded in Munich in 2018 by robotics researchers from the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Agile Robots provides AI-powered robotics solutions and employs more than 3,500 people worldwide. With its subsidiaries BÄR Automation, Franka Robotics, idealworks and Krause Automation, it covers all areas of AI-driven robotics.

For inquiries, please contact us via apac-sales@agile-robots.com and visit our official website at www.agile-robots.com 

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ECOVACS WINBOT W3 OMNI Named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026

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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2026 /CNW/ — ECOVACS ROBOTICS, a global leader in home service robotics, is honored to announce that its WINBOT W3 OMNI has been named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 list[1]. This recognition underscores ECOVACS’ leadership in the robotic window cleaning, driven by relentless technological innovation, and highlights how these breakthroughs are reshaping everyday life in meaningful ways.

Acclaimed by TIME for turning the demanding task of cleaning floor-to-ceiling windows into a more effortless experience, WINBOT W3 OMNI builds on ECOVACS’ strong market position in the category, with the company shipping approximately 1.075 million robotic window cleaners in the first half of 2026 and capturing over 50%[2] of the global robotic window cleaner market in 2025. This market leadership is underpinned by ECOVACS’ pioneering role in defining and continuously advancing the robotic window cleaner category. Since introducing WINBOT, ECOVACS has continued to drive user-focused innovations that elevate cleaning performance, simplify the cleaning process, and bring greater autonomy to window care.

For more than two decades, TIME Best Inventions list recognizes groundbreaking innovations with the potential to change how we live, work, play, and think about what’s possible. Selected through a rigorous editorial process, ECOVACS WINBOT W3 OMNI earns its place on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 list, recognized for its originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact.

WINBOT’s recognition by TIME as one of the Best Inventions reflects more than a single product breakthrough. It is built on ECOVACS’ years of technological expertise, extensive patent portfolio and ability to leverage core technologies across robotics, sensing, algorithms and intelligent manufacturing. With more than 3,100 patents granted and over RMB 5.2 billion invested in R&D since 2018, ECOVACS has established a strong technological foundation for translating its broader robotics capabilities into innovations tailored to the unique challenges of window cleaning. This accumulated expertise enables the continuous evolution of WINBOT, helping advance the category and deliver increasingly intelligent, reliable and effective cleaning experiences.

Showcasing ECOVACS’ innovation prowess, WINBOT W3 OMNI features a revolutionary station equipped with Vortex Wash, the industry’s first contact-free wiping pad washing system that eliminates the hassle of hand-washing dirty pads. Combined with the TruEdge scrubber, which brings precise edge-to-edge cleaning with millimeter-level accuracy, WINBOT W3 OMNI delivers a more thorough, hands-off cleaning experience.

Beyond WINBOT, ECOVACS is bringing robotics to more corners of everyday life through its expanding multi-category portfolio, from indoor floor care to outdoor pool cleaning and lawn maintenance, to make daily life easier and give people more time for what matters most.

About ECOVACS ROBOTICS:

Founded in 2006, ECOVACS ROBOTICS is a global leader in home service robotics with a diverse portfolio of products encompassing robotic vacuum cleaners and robotic window cleaners. With its expansion into robotic lawn mowers, commercial cleaning robots, robotic pool cleaners and robotic pet companions, ECOVACS solidified its position as a multi-category leader in home service robotics.

Guided by the vision “Robotics for All”, ECOVACS continues to advance technology and enhance the user experience to make life smarter and more stylish for consumers worldwide. With sales subsidiaries in Germany, the United States, Japan, and Singapore, ECOVACS products reach nearly 180 major markets and serve over 38 million households globally.

A testament to this market leadership, ECOVACS ROBOTICS has ranked first in China’s robotic vacuum cleaner market by share for ten consecutive years (2015-2024).

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Compal and ARC Cloud Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Large-Scale AI Infrastructure

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The MOU outlines a global strategic collaboration spanning advanced AI computing systems, high-performance GPU clusters and next-generation data center infrastructure.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Compal Electronics, Inc. (TWSE: 2324) (“Compal”) and ARC Cloud today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance their strategic collaboration in large-scale AI computing infrastructure.

Signed during the 2026 OCP Global Summit, the MOU establishes a framework for collaboration across multiple projects. As part of their broader collaboration, the companies will explore opportunities related to a data center development roadmap of up to 100 MW. The partnership also aligns with ARC Cloud’s plans for continued expansion through significant capital investments in AI infrastructure and data center development across the United States, including California, Nevada, Texas and Georgia.

The collaboration brings together Compal’s advanced AI server technologies and manufacturing expertise with ARC Cloud’s end-to-end capabilities in AI infrastructure investment and the design, deployment and operation of large-scale GPU clusters.

The partnership extends beyond AI server supply to encompass system engineering, technical validation, deployment coordination and ongoing support. By aligning advanced computing technologies with infrastructure requirements, the companies aim to accelerate the delivery of computing capacity for AI model training, fine-tuning and inference.

“AI computing is moving toward increasingly integrated, high-density systems that require closer coordination between technology manufacturers and infrastructure providers,” said Alan Chang, Vice President of Infrastructure Systems Business Group (ISBU) at Compal. “Our partnership with ARC Cloud allows us to build on our engineering strengths and explore new opportunities to support the growing NeoCloud market.”

How the Companies Will Work Together

Under the MOU, Compal will contribute its expertise in AI server manufacturing, rack-scale integration and liquid-cooling technologies. ARC Cloud will bring its capabilities in infrastructure investment, strategic technology partnerships, and the engineering and operation of high-performance GPU clusters.

The companies will work to align system configurations, production schedules and data center deployment requirements, while exploring cooperation in joint engineering, system validation and lifecycle technical support. These efforts are intended to improve deployment efficiency and operational readiness as AI computing environments grow in scale and complexity.

“AI customers need more than access to GPUs. They need computing environments that can deliver consistent performance for demanding workloads,” said William Tiah, Co-Founder of ARC Cloud. “Working with Compal allows us to bring system engineering and infrastructure planning closer together, helping us build and operate reliable GPU clusters as demand for AI computing continues to grow.”

About Compal

Founded in 1984, Compal is a leading global manufacturer of computers and smart devices and a Forbes Global 2000 company, partnering with top-tier brands worldwide. The company has expanded into cloud servers, automotive electronics, smart medical and healthcare, and advanced communication solutions. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Compal operates globally across the U.S., Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil, and Poland. Website: https://www.compal.com

About ARC Cloud

ARC Cloud (Accelerated Research Computing) is a U.S.-based, full-stack NeoCloud company specializing in the investment, development and operation of large-scale AI computing infrastructure. With end-to-end capabilities spanning data center development, GPU cluster design and deployment, infrastructure orchestration and operations, and cloud-based AI services, ARC Cloud provides dedicated GPU compute, managed infrastructure, model deployment and production inference for AI developers, enterprises and cloud service providers. Website: https://arccloudai.com

Forward-Looking Statements

The MOU establishes a framework for cooperation and does not constitute a binding investment or purchase commitment. The potential 100 MW data center development roadmap referenced in this announcement is exploratory and does not represent a confirmed project, capacity commitment, purchase commitment or revenue forecast. Specific projects, capacity, commercial terms and timelines remain subject to further agreements and applicable conditions. Actual outcomes may differ from current expectations.

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