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Discover real-world solutions in collaborative welding and real-time asset tracking at our free November Manufacturing Lunch + Learn, taking place Thursday, November 20 at 12PM ET. In the first of two 30-minute sessions, you’ll learn how AMET and TECHMAN ROBOT have partnered to deliver smarter, safer, and more flexible welding automation. The TM AI Welding Cobot integrates advanced motion control, adaptive path correction, and multi-axis coordination to maintain consistent results – even with variable materials or part geometries.
Learn how automated welding technology allows teams to:
- Increase weld accuracy and repeatability
- Reduce setup times and operator strain
- Meet production goals amid skilled labor shortages
In session two, explore how KINEXON helped a Fortune 500 aerospace manufacturer implement real-time asset tracking to:
- Eliminate material loss across 7 plants
- Improve labor efficiency and throughput
- Achieve ROI within one year
Speakers

Ben Hammond
Executive – Aerospace & Defense
KINEXON
Ben Hammond is an Industrial Engineer and Industry 4.0 consultant specializing in Aerospace & Defense. He partners with global primes to align business challenges with digital solutions, driving measurable ROI across OEM, AMO, and MRO operations. Skilled in enterprise deal-making and strategic partnerships, he delivers transformation that strengthens competitiveness and long-term growth.

Jason Lancaster
Sr. Product Manager
AMET Inc.
Jason Lancaster, Sr. Product Manager, from AMET is going to show you what solutions welding cobots can provide to meet the growing demand in various sectors. Jason Lancaster has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Utah State University. He has 15 years of experience at AMET, working in the welding industry. Jason is involved in the full product lifecycle of industrial machinery, from conception to product development, to detailed engineering design, to manufacturing and testing, to installation & product support.
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