The Rising Demand for Welders & How Laser Welding Can Help

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For years, the welding industry has been grappling with a problem. And that problem goes beyond dealing with swarf in your clothes and overly optimistic designs from draftsmen. It goes by many names, from “the labor shortage” to “industry attrition” and “the skill gap”.

No matter what you call it, here’s the situation: there are a lot of things that need welding and not enough skilled welders to weld them.

We can’t claim to have a quick fix, a silver bullet, or all the answers. But, as tireless champions of laser welding, we’re hoping we can help.

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Learn more about LightWELD® at the 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention
LightWELD handheld laser welding is helping welders weld faster, better, and more efficiently than ever. LightWELD has made a particular impact in the sheet metal and HVAC industry by virtually eliminating heat input and warpage in thin metals.

That’s why we’re coming to the 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention in Maui! Considering adding handheld laser welding to your toolbox? You can find us in Booth 213.

We’ll see you there!

Learn more about LightWELD here.

Learn more about the LightWELD Cobot System here.

Founded in 1990, IPG Photonics is the leading provider of fiber laser technology, offering manufacturers everything from laser sources to complete handheld and automated systems. IPG laser technology is designed to maximize productivity, reliability, and energy efficiency, optimizing applications from cutting and welding to cleaning and powder coat curing.