Lincoln Electric Licenses Helical Robotics Technology
This agreement expands Lincoln’s automation footprint to include the industry’s first trackless automated arc welding and cutting solution.
Posted: September 25, 2014
The Lincoln Electric Company (Cleveland, OH) and Helical Robotics®, LLC (Orregon, WI) have announced that Lincoln Electric has been granted an exclusive worldwide license for Helical Robotics’ proprietary magnetic robotic technology. This agreement will expand Lincoln Electric’s automation solutions to include the industry’s first trackless automated arc welding and cutting solution.
“We are pleased to add their breakthrough technology to our portfolio,” said Tom Matthews, senior vice president of technology and R&D for Lincoln Electric. “Our leading arc welding, solutions combined with Helical’s magnetic platform technology, enables us to develop the world’s first omnidirectional trackless arc welding solution. We expect this solution will greatly expand the types of surfaces that can be considered for automated welding, and will dramatically improve the efficiency of metal fabrication techniques.”
The technology and platforms Helical Robotics develops allow for integrating industrial equipment into mobile magnetic robotic systems. The company will continue to develop and market its robotic systems in manufacturing, inspection and military, among other markets.
“Working with them is a fabulous opportunity for us,” said Bruce Schlee, the president and the chief executive officer of Helical Robotics. “Their commitment to new product development and ability to rapidly bring products to its customers on a global scale was a principal driver in forging a partnership that will bring our platforms to an entirely new industry.”
Helical Robotics and Lincoln Electric will work together to streamline product development and system implementation. Terms of the licensing agreement were not disclosed.
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