AI-Powered robotic welding accelerates energy and transportation manufacturing
Vancouver, British Columbia, May 6, 2025 – TYCROP, a leader in developing and manufacturing Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Advanced Power Solutions, today announced the successful implementation of AI-powered welding solution utilizing Path Robotics and ALM Positioners. This milestone highlights the transformative impact of the recently announced Path Robotics-ALM Positioners partnership in solving real-world welding automation challenges for industries grappling with complexity, customization, and workforce shortages.
By integrating ALM’s robust, heavy-duty positioners with Path’s autonomous, AI-driven welding system, TYCROP has significantly improved production performance and operational efficiency.
“The integration of ALM’s robust positioners and Path Robotics’ intelligent AI solutions has optimized TYCROP’s welding processes, significantly enhancing our production throughput,” stated Russ Janzen, VP of Operations and Engineering at TYCROP. “Through this partnership, we have been able to gain vast efficiency improvements, and consistently meet customer demands for high-quality parts delivered on schedule. We look forward to future opportunities to work together.”
Overcoming High-Mix, High-Stakes Manufacturing Challenges
For manufacturers like TYCROP, which produces large, complex assemblies and chassis, automation hasn’t always been feasible. Variable weld paths, constantly changing product lines, and labor gaps have created a persistent bottleneck.
“Historically, hardware has not been designed to work in conjunction with intelligent software,” said Mike Renn, VP of Operations at Path Robotics. “Now we have a strategic partner who can help us change the trajectory of manufacturing automation going forward. We also have a like-minded partner who is excited to move quickly and rollout new designs this year.”
The ALM and Path partnership allows for intelligent welding automation even in high-mix environments with heavy, irregular parts. The resulting solution delivers the benefits of robotic consistency without the traditional programming burden. This gives manufacturers the flexibility to scale output without sacrificing quality or facing workforce shortages of skilled welders.
“ALM Positioners has always focused on our customers’ needs in manufacturing,” said Kevin Toft, Chief Revenue Officer at ALM Positioners. “Those needs are changing rapidly and our relationship with Path Robotics will be a big advantage to customers. Leading edge hardware that is designed to match innovative software will lead to very positive manufacturing improvements for the end users. It’s a very exciting time for manufacturing.”