VTM
Automation
Smart welding robots for the connected factory floor — collaborative and industrial systems deployed in six weeks.
Industry 4.0 is already reshaping the factory floor — connected machines, real-time weld data, predictive maintenance. VTM makes that accessible to mid-size fab shops: we size the right robot for your actual job mix.
Why Industry 4.0 Starts Here
The Smart Factory Starts on the Weld Cell Floor
Industry 4.0 is reshaping manufacturing through connected machines, real-time data, and cyber-physical systems — and the welding bay is where US fabricators feel the pressure most. The American Welding Society estimates a shortage of 375,000 welders by 2028. Experienced TIG welders command $35–$55/hr and are nearly impossible to hire in most markets. Turnover is high. Quality is inconsistent.
VTM automation bridges the gap between the smart factory vision and the reality of a mid-size fab shop. Our robots feed weld data — arc-on time, amperage, travel speed, pass counts — directly to your dashboard, giving you the production intelligence that used to live only in a welder's head. A cobot can run your 50-part-per-day cycle today, then be re-programmed for a different job tomorrow, with no robotics engineer required.
375K
Welder shortage by 2028 (AWS)
5×
Faster than manual TIG on repeat parts
18 mo
Typical payback period
42 days
From order to first production weld
Industry 4.0 Automation Systems
Two Paths to a Smarter Shop
6-axis cobot, 7 kg payload, ±0.02 mm — IIoT-ready
Collaborative Welding Arm
A human-safe, Industry 4.0-connected cobot that works alongside your operators without safety fencing. Real-time weld data streams to your MES or dashboard out of the box. Integrates with your existing MIG or TIG torch in days, not months.
6-axis robot, 20 kg payload, ±0.04 mm, 1440 mm reach — smart cell ready
Industrial Welding Arm
High-throughput industrial welding robot built for Industry 4.0 production environments. Continuous cycle monitoring, predictive maintenance alerts, and weld-quality analytics in a fenced cell optimized for defined part families.
Ready to Join the Industry 4.0 Revolution?
Tell us your annual weld volume, your top 5 parts, and your current headcount. We'll map out a connected automation strategy built for your shop — and if the numbers don't work yet, we'll tell you that straight.