--- title: IRCO Automation Blog & News | Matthew Smith description: IRCO Automation - Welding Automation Industry news and blog --- [![IRCO Automation](https://news.ircoautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IRCOAutomation_September2018/Images/irco_logo_Black.png?width=167&height=66&name=irco_logo_Black.png "IRCO Automation")](https://ircoautomation.com/) - [Welding Automation](https://ircoautomation.com/welding-systems/) - [Positioning Equipment](https://ircoautomation.com/positioning-equipment/) - [Welding Positioners](https://ircoautomation.com/welding-positioners/) - [Column and Boom](https://ircoautomation.com/column-and-boom/) - [Turning Rolls](https://ircoautomation.com/turning-rolls/) - [Head and Tail Stocks](https://ircoautomation.com/head-and-tail-stocks/) - [Pipe Stands](https://ircoautomation.com/pipe-stands/) - [3 Jaw Chucks](https://ircoautomation.com/3-jaw-chucks/) - [Slides](https://ircoautomation.com/slides/) - [Inventory](https://ircoautomation.com/inventory/) - [About](https://ircoautomation.com/irco-automation/) - [Career Opportunities](https://ircoautomation.com/careers/) - [Service and Support](https://ircoautomation.com/service/) - [Contact](https://ircoautomation.com/contact-us-irco/) - [News](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news) ![IRCO Auotmation - What's New](https://news.ircoautomation.com/hubfs/Main%20Header%20(25).png "IRCO Auotmation - What's New") ## Matthew Smith ### Recent Posts ## [Robotic Welding Systems: Myth vs Reality](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/robotic-welding-systems-myth-vs-reality) Posted by [Matthew Smith](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/author/matthew-smith) on Jul 12, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Robotic Welding Systems: Myth vs Reality](https://news.ircoautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images%20(4).png?width=1000&name=Blog%20Feature%20Images%20(4).png)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/robotic-welding-systems-myth-vs-reality) A couple months ago, we posted [Automated Welding : Myth vs Reality](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/automated-welding-myth-vs-reality?hs_preview=FdOTaVwS-43793129384), an article exploring some common misconceptions about Welding Automation. As a follow-up to that post, and by special request, Matt has added to this series and provided us with a narrower look at Robotic Welding Automation: Myth vs Reality. Continue reading below to learn more about some of the misconceptions and facts about Robotic welding automation! [Read More](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/robotic-welding-systems-myth-vs-reality) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/robotic-welding-systems-myth-vs-reality#comments-listing) Topics: [Welding Automation](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/welding-automation), [Welding](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/welding), [IRCO Automation](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/irco-automation), [Robotic Welding](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/robotic-welding), [Automated Welding System Features](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/automated-welding-system-features) ## [Hard Vs Robotic Welding Automation - What's the Difference](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/hard-vs-robotic-welding-automation-whats-the-difference) Posted by [Matthew Smith](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/author/matthew-smith) on May 18, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Hard Vs Robotic Welding Automation - What's the Difference](https://news.ircoautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images%20(3).png?width=1000&name=Blog%20Feature%20Images%20(3).png)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/hard-vs-robotic-welding-automation-whats-the-difference) Ready to "level up" your knowledge about Welding Automation? When choosing which type of system to go with, clarity to determine the best fit can come from knowing and understanding your goals and ROI. But when you have the choice between Hard or Robotic automation - a lot of questions might come up. Which is better for you? Is one type safer? Is one more expensive? [Read More](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/hard-vs-robotic-welding-automation-whats-the-difference) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/hard-vs-robotic-welding-automation-whats-the-difference#comments-listing) Topics: [Welding Automation](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/welding-automation), [Welding](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/welding), [IRCO Automation](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/irco-automation), [Robotic Welding](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/robotic-welding), [Automated Welding System Features](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/automated-welding-system-features) ## [Automated Welding: Myth VS Reality](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/automated-welding-myth-vs-reality) Posted by [Matthew Smith](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/author/matthew-smith) on Apr 21, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Automated Welding: Myth VS Reality](https://news.ircoautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MISCONCEPTIOS%20ABOUT%20WELDING%20AUTOMATION.png?width=1000&name=MISCONCEPTIOS%20ABOUT%20WELDING%20AUTOMATION.png)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/automated-welding-myth-vs-reality) What comes to mind when you hear the term *Automated Welding System*? Notions of inaccessibly high-tech or financially impractical systems are a common misconception that may lead manufacturers to overlook game-changing equipment and radical process improvement. But how can we separate these skeptical first impressions from the reality of modern-era automated systems? In this blog, we’d like to use our industry knowledge and experience to address and break-down some of the most common myths and misconceptions about automated welding systems. 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