{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Hands-On to High-Tech: The Real Future of Fabrication","description":"Most people think automation replaces welders. Graham Williams thinks it saves them. In this episode, recorded live at FABTECH, we sit down with Graham Williams of Vectis Automation to talk about how cobots are changing the game for small and mid-size shops \u2014 not by cutting people out, but by helping them do more, learn faster, and stay longer in the trade. From breaking the stigma around automation to using AI for smarter workflows, Graham shares how the best shops are blending tech and talent to create the next generation of fabricators. It\u2019s not about robots replacing humans. It\u2019s about giving humans better tools. In this episode, you\u2019ll learn:   How cobots help small and mid-size shops compete with less overhead   The biggest misconceptions shop leaders have about automation   How to get buy-in from your welders before bringing in robots   Why AI should simplify your work \u2014 not overcomplicate it   How automation can extend careers and attract new tradespeople   What \u201ccrawl, walk, run\u201d really looks like when adopting new tech   Timestamps 1:12 \u2013 Matthew introduces Graham and the story behind Vectis Automation 3:40 \u2013 How cobots are helping small shops do more with the same crew 6:15 \u2013 Breaking the biggest myths about automation in fabrication 8:54 \u2013 Why automation isn\u2019t just for high-volume production 12:07 \u2013 How AI fits into the future of welding and manufacturing 14:48 \u2013 Getting buy-in from seasoned welders on new tech 18:22 \u2013 How cobots can extend careers and attract young talent 22:50 \u2013 What the \u201ccrawl, walk, run\u201d approach to automation looks like Resources: Join our Facebook Group for conversations that will help grow your business: \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/g\/1Dspnz4Qt5\/ Connect with Graham on LinkedIn: \ud83d\udd17 linkedin.com\/in\/graham-williams-532174b8 Learn more about Vectis Automation: \ud83c\udf10 https:\/\/vectisautomation.com Lights Out Podcast: \ud83c\udfa7 https:\/\/makingchips.com\/show\/lights-out\/ Buy the Numbers Podcast: \ud83c\udfa7 https:\/\/makingchips.com\/show\/buy-the-numbers\/ ","author_name":"Making Sparks Podcast for Fabrication Leaders","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/540547","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38496065\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193933445"}