Agenda
June 9, 2025
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Drury Inn & Suites Cleveland Beachwood
Join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to kick off the seminar!
June 10, 2025
- 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welding Technology & Training Center
The automotive industry is undergoing rapid transformation, with new challenges in welding, innovative manufacturing methods, shifts in EV structures compared to traditional ICE vehicles, and rising competition from overseas. To remain competitive, we must harness the latest innovations and rethink our processes to enhance efficiency and throughput. This seminar brings together industry experts who will inspire fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to tackle these challenges head-on.
June 10, 2025
- 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Laser welding technology has rapidly evolved, transforming manufacturing processes across various industries. This presentation examines the progression from handheld laser welding devices to the integration of collaborative robots (cobots) and advanced custom robotic systems. Recently, handheld laser welders revolutionized the field by offering portability and precision. The rise of wire-fed laser welding, particularly with handheld devices, further enhanced efficiency and versatility. As production levels increase, cobots now work alongside human operators, increasing flexibility and reducing errors. This talk will highlight key developments, benefits, and future trends in laser welding technology.
June 10, 2025
- 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Brief break and group photo
June 10, 2025
- 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Join our discussion on welding data monitoring, where we explore practical data collection methods, discuss the significance of part traceability, and examine how automated machine learning enhances anomaly detection in welding. Our focus will be on the practicality of data collection and the reliability of data models. We will present specific data tied to a customer use-case to demonstrate how machine learning can be used to identify weld anomalies. By attending this discussion, you will discover how these elements work together to improve your bottom line.
June 10, 2025
- 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Welding Technology & Training Center
With the growing demand for improved welding quality in the automotive industry, many OEMs now require Tier suppliers to comply with the CQI-15 specification established by the Automotive Industry Action Group. For safety-critical welds, 100% automated vision inspection is required. Vitronic’s WSI tool fulfills this requirement with 3D laser scanning technology, capable of detecting defects such as mislocation, weld length inconsistencies, burnthrough, porosity, undersized welds, and more. Let this cutting-edge technology not only help you meet CQI-15 standards but also enhance your confidence in welding quality.
June 10, 2025
- 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Doug will provide an overview of Lincoln Electric’s sustainability efforts and describe how we are leveraging Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Product Declarations to benchmark the sustainability performance of our products and helping our customers meet their own sustainability goals. This topic is especially challenging as the calculation methodologies and assumptions are often vary by region, product type, customer sector, and other factors. Doug will also discuss how Lincoln’s sustainability efforts align with the current and future regulatory landscape, the latter being especially critical in this period of uncertainty and rapid change.
June 10, 2025
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Welding Technology & Training Center
A catered lunch will be provided for all attendees.
June 10, 2025
- 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Building on Lincoln Electric’s commitment to industry leadership, customer-centric innovation, and the development of targeted solutions, we have been actively exploring sustainable and robust methods for joining High-Pressure Die-Cast (HPDC) aluminum. Our dedication to research and development remains a cornerstone of our ethos, driving continuous investment and innovation in this critical area. In this seminar, I will update you on our current project, highlighting recent advancements and future directions
June 10, 2025
- 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Attendees will be split into groups for interactive product demonstrations.
June 10, 2025
- 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Demonstrations of Lincoln Electric Automation’s laser processing solutions for the automotive industry.
June 10, 2025
- 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Demonstration of Lincoln Electric Automation’s and Vitronic’s machine learning and vision inspection solutions for the automotive industry.
June 10, 2025
- 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Demonstration of Lincoln Electric’s joining solutions for automotive high-pressure die-casting applications.
June 10, 2025
- 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Tour of Lincoln Electric’s new facility dedicated to the Velion™ EV charging system.
June 10, 2025
- 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Brief overview of logistics for the evening’s customer appreciation event and dismissal.
June 10, 2025
- 5:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Drury Inn & Suites Cleveland Beachwood
The shuttle will depart for the Guardians baseball game at 5:15 PM sharp.
June 10, 2025
- 6:40 PM - 9:00 PM
Progressive Field
Join us for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians baseball game as a token of our appreciation for your attendance!
June 10, 2025
- 9:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Progressive Field
The shuttle will depart the Guardians baseball game for the hotel shortly after the game ends.
June 11, 2025
- 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welding Technology & Training Center
The advent of giga casting technology is reshaping the manufacturing of large structural components, particularly in the automotive industry. This discussion will highlight how Lincoln Electric Automation is leveraging its traditional die casting automation expertise to advance technical capabilities to meet the new challenges in giga casting. Lincoln has the history and expertise to develop ladling, spraying, extraction, and cutting technologies into the new world of giga casting. From quickly pouring large quantities of molten metal, to the latest in vision detection coupled with machine learning, and from advanced plasma cutting to minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) spray systems, Lincoln provides the experience and skills necessary for a complete automation of your Giga Press.
June 11, 2025
- 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Successful project execution begins with sales and ends with customer validation, following a stage gate process where each phase builds on the last. Poor execution or undefined resources, estimates, and processes upfront can lead to delays and cost overruns. Key factors include early sales engagement to define scope, accurate quotes, detailed reviews, and simulations. The Project Execution Control System and the Lincoln Business System ensure alignment, tracking, and consistent project management across LEA sites. Proactive resource planning and robust commissioning plans are critical for smooth execution and improved outcomes.
June 11, 2025
- 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Welding Technology & Training Center
“As we navigate the ever-evolving automotive landscape, the demand for innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product performance is more critical than ever. Tailor Welded Blanks (TWB’s) offer a transformative approach to meet these demands. By integrating different material strengths and thicknesses into a single, welded component, TWB’s provide unparalleled design flexibility, weight reduction, scrap reduction and cost savings.
We will be focusing on manufacturing efficiency, and overall product quality to incorporate TWB’s into your organization. We will explore real-world applications and success stories, demonstrating how TWB’s with revolutionized production processes will increase your competitiveness in the market.”
June 11, 2025
- 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Brief surveys to collect feedback on this year’s seminar and improve our event for next year.
June 11, 2025
- 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Overview of Lincoln Electric Automation’s automated guided vehicle (AGV), autonomous mobile robot (AMR), and related solutions for automotive applications.
June 11, 2025
- 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Welding Technology & Training Center
Brief conclusion of the topics covered and thanks from Lincoln Electric leadership.
June 11, 2025
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Welding Technology & Training Center
A catered lunch will be provided for all attendees.
June 11, 2025
- 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Welding Technology & Training Center
The seminar concludes and attendees depart (unless a follow-up meeting has been scheduled with the Lincoln Electric team).
