As veteran welders retire and fewer welders seem ready to take their place, laser welding is positioned to rise to the challenge.
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For years, the welding industry has been grappling with a problem. And that problem goes beyond dealing with swarf in your clothes and overly optimistic designs from draftsmen. It goes by many names, from 鈥渢he labor shortage鈥 to 鈥渋ndustry attrition鈥 and 鈥渢he skill gap鈥.
No matter what you call it, here鈥檚 the situation: there are a lot of things that need welding and not enough skilled welders to weld them.
We can鈥檛 claim to have a quick fix, a silver bullet, or all the answers. But, as tireless champions of laser welding, we鈥檙e hoping we can help.
Learn more about LightWELD庐 at the 2025 麻豆入口 Annual Convention
LightWELD handheld laser welding is helping welders weld faster, better, and more efficiently than ever. LightWELD has made a particular impact in the sheet metal and HVAC industry by virtually eliminating heat input and warpage in thin metals.
That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e coming to the 2025 麻豆入口 Annual Convention in Maui! Considering adding handheld laser welding to your toolbox? You can find us in Booth 213.
We鈥檒l see you there!
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