by Mark Barglof | Oct 23, 2025
For many manufacturers, the biggest risk in automation isn’t the price of the robot. It’s ending up with equipment that never makes it into daily production. Too often, industrial robots sit idle because no one planned for fixturing, operator training, or...
by Mark Barglof | Apr 14, 2025
If you are considering a robotic welding system, knowing where the real costs are and how they affect your bottom line is essential. The true value of a robotic welding system isn’t just in the equipment cost. It lies in understanding what drives welding...
by Mark Barglof | Mar 10, 2025
If you are considering robotic welding, return on investment is likely top of mind. Many manufacturers begin by focusing on labor savings, assuming it is the most significant factor. However, that is only part of the equation. At Kinetic Technologies, we see ROI...
by Mark Barglof | Feb 24, 2025
Figuring out where to start with robotic welding isn’t easy. You know automation could help, but questions pile up fast—Which robot fits my needs? How do I integrate it? What processes make sense to automate? At Kinetic Technologies, we’ve worked with manufacturers...
by Mark Barglof | Jan 21, 2025
How Upstream Manufacturing Processes Affect the Success of Robotic Welding Robotic welding offers increased productivity and efficiency, but many manufacturers struggle to achieve these benefits. Often, the problem isn’t the robot—it’s the upstream processes. Issues...
by Mark Barglof | Jan 6, 2025
Manufacturing Change Management: A Guide for Successful Automation Adoption Change management in manufacturing can be challenging, especially when adopting robotic automation. The introduction of new technology often meets resistance, and overcoming that requires...
