KRANENDONK strengthens collaboration with JGC through advanced Robotic Pipe Shop installation
KRANENDONK announces a strengthened collaboration with JGC Corporation through the implementation of a fully automated Robotic Pipe Shop, enabling high-quality and consistent pipe spool fabrication through advanced ZEROGAP beveling and robotic welding technology. The cooperation between KRANENDONK and JGC began in 2018, when both companies explored automation opportunities for spool fabrication. This led to the […]
Making a difference together this Christmas
Once again this year, KRANENDONK colleagues have come together to raise funds for the local food bank. What started several years ago as a small initiative has become a recurring tradition within the company in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Every year, employees voluntarily contribute, with one shared goal: to support families in the […]
Welding Automation & Innovation Days 2025
During the Welding Automation & Innovation Days 2025, KRANENDONK once again brought together customers, partners, and industry experts from across the world to experience the latest in welding automation. For two days, our headquarters turned into a live stage for innovation, hosting demonstrations, discussions, and new ideas about the future of welding automation. From the […]
Artemis now supports both steel and aluminum welding
Until recently, most robotic welding systems were built for one material: steel. That made sense — steel has long dominated shipbuilding, offshore, and structural fabrication. But times are changing. Lightweight vessels, hybrid structures, and corrosion resistance are pushing shipyards toward aluminum. And KRANENDONK is ready! The Artemis Micro Welding Gantry is now available in a […]
On tour in fall 2025 — from shop floor to trade shows
As the days get shorter and the air turns a little cooler, things are heating up at KRANENDONK. This fall, we’re going on tour across the world’s most exciting industrial trade shows — from Germany to Abu Dhabi to the US — to showcase our latest breakthroughs in robotic welding and welding automation. Whether you’re […]
This is how you bring robotics to the workpiece
Welding inside confined spaces, on vertical structures, or deep within block assemblies has traditionally forced teams into manual work, slower, less consistent, and physically demanding. PORTABOT changes that dynamic. It is a compact, magnetically anchored welding robot that can be placed directly onto the steel surface, enabling automated welding exactly where conventional systems cannot be […]
Next-level support with Augmented Reality
At KRANENDONK, innovation isn’t just a buzzword – it’s part of who we are. As our customers increasingly adopt intelligent technologies and monitor their processes in real-time, we believe the way we support them should evolve too. That’s why we’re introducing Augmented Reality Support: a new way to solve problems quickly, remotely, and effectively – […]
The importance of welding fume extraction
With growing awareness around workplace air quality, employers face increasing pressure to reduce weld fume exposure at the source. That’s where welding fume extraction plays a vital role. It’s not just about legal compliance — it’s about protecting skilled workers from invisible risks that accumulate over time. Even low-level exposure, day after day, can lead […]