On the morning of 25 November 2025, the seminar “Beyond Welding – Where Robots and Welding Shape the Future of Manufacturing” was successfully held at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology – VNUHCM, attracting a large audience of manufacturing enterprises, technical experts, and the mechanical and automation community.
A Technology-Driven Event Bringing Together Experts from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology – VINRA – MTA Vietnam – HAMEE
The seminar was co-organized by:
Ho Chi Minh City Association of Mechanical – Electrical Enterprises (HAMEE)
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology – Vietnam National University (HCMUT – VNU-HCM)
VINRA (Informa Markets)
MTA Vietnam (Informa Markets)
In addition, the program received sponsorship and strong support from:
Tan The Ky Co., Ltd.
Fronius International GmbH (Austria)
Fanuc Vietnam
The collaboration among these organizations created a high-quality technology and academic forum, delivering updated insights into industrial welding trends, robotics, and smart manufacturing solutions in the era of Industry 4.0.
Event Highlights: Hands-on Demonstrations of Welding Technology and Industrial Robots
A major attraction of the Beyond Welding seminar was the live demonstration area, where attendees could observe first-hand the performance and real-world application potential of advanced welding and robotic technologies.
1. Fanuc Industrial Robots – Flexible Automation Solutions
At the demo area, Fanuc showcased:
ArcMate100iD welding robot – high-speed performance suitable for mass-production lines.
CRX-10iA/L collaborative robot – safe, user-friendly, and ideal for flexible manufacturing environments.
These robots were integrated with Fronius welding systems, optimizing precision, weld quality, and minimizing defects during production.
2. Advanced Welding Technologies from Fronius (Austria)
Fronius presented a lineup of next-generation equipment, including:
Fortis welding machine series
iWave300i & iWave230i digital TIG welding systems
CMT – Cold Metal Transfer technology, known for its near-zero spatter capability
These solutions aim to enhance productivity, weld stability, and energy efficiency in modern factories.
3. Hands-on Experience & Technical Interaction
Attendees had the opportunity to directly participate in:
Manual welding using Fortis + iWave systems
Robotic welding with Fanuc ArcMate + Fronius TPS/i
On-demand welding using samples provided by participating companies
Technical discussion and consultation with experts during the Q&A session
These activities provided highly practical insights, helping manufacturers visualize how advanced welding and robotics solutions can be applied within their own production environments.
Automated Welding: A Key Driver in Strengthening Manufacturing Capabilities
As Vietnam’s manufacturing sector undergoes rapid transformation, welding automation is increasingly recognized as a critical factor for:
Optimizing operational costs
Improving product quality
Enhancing workplace safety
Meeting large-scale production requirements
Experts from Fronius, Fanuc, and HAMEE emphasized that robotic welding will play a central role in Vietnam’s transition toward smart factories.
VINRA Extends Appreciation to All Supporting Organizations
VINRA would like to express sincere appreciation to the co-organizing partners: HAMEE, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology – VNU-HCM, and VINRA (Informa Markets). We also extend heartfelt thanks to our Sponsors: Tan The Ky Co., Ltd., Fronius International GmbH (Austria), and Fanuc Vietnam — whose dedication and contributions were essential in delivering a high-quality, application-focused program that brought meaningful value to Vietnam’s manufacturing and engineering community.
