Wolf Robotics

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Wolf Robotics A Lincoln Electric Company
TypeLimited liability company
IndustryRobotic systems integration
Founded1944[1][2]
HeadquartersFort Collins, Colorado
ProductsIndustrial automation
Number of employees
130[3]
Websitewww.wolfrobotics.com

Wolf Robotics is a company operating in automation technology, utilizing industrial robots and computer numerical control systems. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, it also has employees in Mexico and Brazil.[4] By 2014, it had installed over 8,400 robotic systems for mining, construction, agriculture, and other industries.[5][6][3][2][7] These typically incorporate ABB or FANUC robots with Wolf's own robotic positioners.[3]

In August 2015, Lincoln Electric acquired Rimrock and Wolf Robotics.[8][9]

History[]

Founded in 1944, the company operated under the name Heath Engineering, manufacturing farm implement equipment using shape cutting products.[4][10] In 1976, ESAB purchased Heath Engineering, making it their robotic welding division. ABB bought ESAB in 1993, designating it their Welding Systems Division. In 2003, the Rimrock Corporation bought the division and renamed it Wolf Robotics.[11][12][1]

Accomplishments[]

Its robotic-grade welding positioners have a load capacity of up to 100,000 kg (220,462 lbs), which are among the strongest in the industry.[3][citation needed] It introduced robotics to the process of submerged arc welding.[13] As one of the first four companies to be certified by the Robotic Industries Association as a robotic integrator, it is also one of six organizations recognized by the American Welding Society as an approved testing center for the Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW) program.[14][15]

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References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Merrill, Cari (August 13, 2008). “Company conveys how robots are effective”. The Coloradoan, p. A.9
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Lynn, Steve (April 2012). “Wolf Robotics forecasts 20-percent revenue growth”. Northern Colorado Business Report 823
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Shannon, Brad (September, 2013).“Wolf robotics builds welding systems, brings jobs home to the U.S.”. InnovatioNews.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Peterson, Eric (March 2014). “Wolf Robotics”. CompanyWeek.
  5. ^ Cook, Dan (February 15, 2013). “Retooling for profit in the world robotic welding” Boulder County Business Report
  6. ^ Wright, Nick (April 2013). “Get into THE MIX”. FFJournal, 46-48
  7. ^ Anandan, Tanya (September, 2013). “Robots and Laser Welding, the Perfect Fit”. Robotics Online.
  8. ^ "Wolf Robotics Advances Robotic Metal-Additive Manufacturing". Advanced Manufacturing. 2016-11-21. Retrieved 2017-09-15.
  9. ^ "Lincoln Electric Acquires Rimrock and Wolf Robotics". rermag.com. Retrieved 2017-09-15.
  10. ^ Johnson G & Frisby, T (1968). Patent No. US D210245 S.
  11. ^ Welding Journal editors (February 2004). “Wolf Robotics Purchases ABB's Welding Systems Division”. Welding Journal, pg 12.
  12. ^ Foundry Management & Technology (2007). “Anniversary Highlights Rimrock's Progress, Achievements”.
  13. ^ Cullison, Andrew; Campbell, Kristin; Johnsen, Mary Ruth (2008). “A Recap of the 2007 AWS Expo”. Welding Journal, February 2008, 42.
  14. ^ Robotic Industries Association contributor (May 14, 2012). “RIA Announces First Certified Robot Integrators”. Robotics Online. Retrieved April 2, 2014.
  15. ^ Mangold, Vern (August 2011). “Certification Program Emphasizes Safe Use of Robots”. Welding Journal, p. 55-59.

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