July 2026 – The Tri-State Automation team had the opportunity to attend a Partnership Summit hosted by Lincoln Electric at their facility in Cleveland. The event brought together integration partners from across the country to collaborate, share insights, and explore the latest advancements in welding and automation technology.
Strengthening Partnerships
The summit provided an excellent platform to deepen our relationship with Lincoln Electric’s automation and engineering teams. Through technical sessions and open discussions, our team gained valuable insight into Lincoln’s expanding capabilities and long-term vision for advanced manufacturing solutions.
Exploring Welding Innovation
A key highlight of the event was the introduction to Lincoln Electric’s Flex Laser laser welding system. Our team explored how this technology integrates with robotic platforms such as FANUC to deliver:
- Increased precision and repeatability
- Greater flexibility across varying material types and thicknesses
- Streamlined system integration compared to traditional laser setups
These advancements align closely with the growing demand we are seeing for high-speed, high-precision welding applications across multiple industries.
Driving Future Opportunities
Tri-State Automation is currently engaged in several laser welding opportunities and continues to expand our capabilities in this space. Insights from the summit will directly support our efforts to deliver more efficient, scalable automation solutions to our customers, particularly in the Chicagoland manufacturing market.
Looking Ahead
We’re excited to build on the momentum from this event and continue collaborating with Lincoln Electric to bring cutting-edge automation technologies to our customers.