THG Automation launches first automated CMT twin-wire welding system in North America
THG Automation has built and installed what it says is the first cobot-automated Cold Metal Transfer twin-wire welding system in North America, with the new setup going into a customer facility in August. The system is aimed at structural engineering and heavy industry fabrication, where higher deposition rates and portable automation can speed production.
Why it matters: - The system brings a rare high-deposition welding process to a cobot platform in North America. - Structural engineering and heavy industry fabricators can use a portable automated system for applications that demand faster material build-up. - The platform is designed to support cladding, hard facing and wire arc additive manufacturing, expanding where collaborative welding automation can fit.
What happened: - THG Automation developed a cobot-automated Cold Metal Transfer twin-wire welding solution with Fronius and Universal Robots. - The company says the system is the first automated system of its kind in North America and one of only a few similar systems in the world. - The system was installed at a customer facility in August. - THG Automation announced the collaboration on October 9, 2026.
The details: - The system syncs two Fronius TPS/i power sources and wire feeding units. - The setup feeds a twin-drive CMT push-pull torch simultaneously. - The twin-wire cobot welder can deliver deposition rates as high as 25 kg/h. - THG Automation says the platform can achieve submerged arc deposition rates with cobot ease of use and without submerged arc limitations. - The system is compatible with THG Automation’s advanced welding features. - The system can integrate with THG Automation tables, platforms, external positioners and axes. - THG Automation says the solution is built for structural engineering and heavy industry fabrication.
Between the lines: - The launch signals a push to combine robotic flexibility with a process usually associated with heavier industrial welding setups. - The portable, modular format could make high-deposition automation more accessible for shops that need mobility as well as throughput. - The Fronius partnership also reinforces THG Automation’s position as an authorized Fronius integrator and Universal Robots certified system integrator.
What’s next: - THG Automation plans to market the system across industries that need scalable welding automation. - The company says the platform can support cladding, hard facing, WAAM, high deposition rates and high welding travel speeds. - More demonstrations and updates are available on THG Automation’s website and its LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook channels.
The bottom line: - THG Automation is trying to make a specialized, high-output welding process easier to deploy through collaborative robotics.
Disclaimer: This article was produced by AGP Wire with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on original source content and has been refined to improve clarity, structure, and readability. This content is provided on an “as is” basis. While care has been taken in its preparation, it may contain inaccuracies or omissions, and readers should consult the original source and independently verify key information where appropriate. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice.
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