The Future of Welding: How nexAir Is Supporting the Industry with Automation Tools

Across industries, welding is evolving. Demand is rising, tolerances are tightening, and timelines are shrinking. As manufacturers look for ways to scale up without losing precision, automation has become a key part of the solution. At nexAir, we support this shift with more than just tools—we bring experience, insight, and gas systems designed to keep pace with modern production.

Whether you’re integrating your first robotic weld cell or expanding a fully automated line, our role is to help you get better results through smarter systems, cleaner gas delivery, and consistent, real-world support.

Gas Systems That Match the Speed of Automation

Automated welding systems need consistency. Arc stability, bead uniformity, and cycle timing all depend on reliable shielding gas—delivered at the right flow, pressure, and purity. nexAir works closely with customers to design delivery systems that match the pace and precision of robotic welding.

We offer gas blends tailored to specific processes like pulse MIG, spray transfer, and TIG automation. That includes argon-heavy mixtures that minimize spatter and helium blends that support deeper penetration on thick materials. But gas choice is only part of the equation. We also help design bulk and microbulk delivery setups, manifolds, and automated changeover systems that reduce downtime and keep production running without manual intervention.

Smart Adjustments That Improve Output

Automation only delivers its full value when the entire process is dialed in. That’s where our team steps in. We review gas consumption, delivery stability, and system layout to identify ways to tighten performance.

If welders are compensating for irregular shielding with technique or overcorrection, that’s a sign the gas system needs attention. If flow rates drift between shifts or across lines, we help correct that. These aren’t major overhauls—they’re refinements based on field-tested KnowHow™ that add up to real gains in efficiency and quality.

In some cases, it’s as simple as improving flow meter placement. In others, it may mean upgrading to telemetry-based monitoring or reconfiguring your gas routing. The goal is always the same: a more reliable weld, produced with less waste and fewer stops.

Building Toward the Next Phase of Production

Welding automation is not one-size-fits-all. It grows over time, adjusting to new materials, project scopes, and output goals. We help our customers Forge Forward by supporting that growth—whether that means redesigning delivery systems to handle increased throughput, changing gas blends for new alloys, or training teams on how gas behavior changes under automation.

Our partnerships with manufacturers, integrators, and operators allow us to stay in step with what’s next in the industry. From lightweight automotive components to structural steel to precision fabrication, we’re ready with the gases and systems that support every stage of evolution.

A Partner That Moves With You

Automation should make work simpler—not introduce new headaches. That’s why our approach is grounded in real production needs, not just specs. We show up, ask questions, and offer solutions built around how you work today—and where you’re headed next.

If you’re automating for the first time, expanding your output, or fine-tuning a process that still isn’t where it should be, nexAir is here to help. We’ll make sure your gas system supports the future you’re building—one weld at a time.