Airgas to showcase welding automation at FABTECH. Amid ongoing labor shortages, rising operating costs, and growing demand for throughput, Airgas, an Air Liquide company, will showcase its advanced portfolio of welding, cutting, and gas technologies and solutions at FABTECH 2026 in Las Vegas. Airgas will welcome attendees at Exhibit S29036 to experience firsthand how forward-thinking solutions can deliver 20% to 40% productivity gains with little to no capital investment. At the heart of the exhibit, attendees can take part in a hands-on welding challenge powered by the Airgas Unlocking the Hidden Cost of Welding(TM)(UHCW) program. After laying a bead, participants step up to analysis stations where Airgas experts turn real-time operational data - like travel speed, shielding gas, and wire choice - into instant cost-per-foot savings and productivity insights, showing fabricators exactly how to unlock immediate margin gains. Innovations & shop-floor technology highlights. * BotX Cobot Welding and Cutting Solutions: Red-D-Arc's BotX Cobot Welding System features advanced welding processes and operates completely without cloud connectivity, ensuring robust, reliable, and secure shop-floor operation. Also on display will be the BotX Plasma Cutter, offering 3D precision cutting via manual path teaching or CAD/CAM imports for fast, accurate results, with an optional magnetic base for maximum mobility. * RADNOR Plasma Cutter & Equipment: Featured products include the high-precision RADNOR Plasma Cutting Table for compact shop footprints, the RADNOR Model 45A cutter and consumables, RADNOR by Flextur(TM) industrial welding tables featuring optional Nitride+ surface treatments, and the expanding RADNOR Women's PPE collection tailored specifically for female welders. * ARCAL Shielding Gases & FLAMAL Oxy-Fuel Gases: Airgas will highlight its ARCAL line of five argon and argon-blend gas mixtures formulated to enhance weld integrity, and will also showcase the FLAMAL line of high-performance oxygen and acetylene gases engineered for cutting, brazing, heating, and welding. Both gas lines integrate advanced cylinder valve technology for more efficient and safer gas handling. * Yaskawa Motoman(R) GP20 Robot: A fast, high-precision 6-axis industrial robot featuring a 20 kg payload capacity and a 1,802 mm reach. Built with a slim profile and an IP67-rated wrist, it excels at streamlining heavy-duty welding, cutting, and automated material handling workflows in tight spaces. Airgas named key supporter of 3M 'Clash of the Grinders' competition. Airgas will serve as a key sponsor and host for the 3M "Clash of the Grinders" competition at FABTECH 2026. The event features elite welding instructors from across the nation competing in real-world metalworking and fabrication challenges, with the live welding segment hosted inside the Airgas exhibit area. Matt Williams, Vice President Advanced Fabrication Markets - Business Development, states, "Metal fabricators today are under immense pressure to increase output while managing tight margins and a shrinking pool of skilled labor. At FABTECH 2026, our goal is to demonstrate that operational efficiency isn't just about adding hardware, but about optimizing every step of the process. Whether through cloud-independent cobots, precision shielding gases, or practical shop-floor analysis, we are delivering immediate, measurable productivity improvements that help our customers protect their bottom line."

FABTECH PREVIEW: Airgas to showcase welding automation and cost-saving innovations. October 15, 2026 Airgas plans to demonstrate that operational efficiency isn't just about adding hardware, but about optimizing every step of the process. IMAGE: Airgas Amid ongoing labor shortages, rising operating costs, and growing demand for throughput, Airgas, an Air Liquide company, will showcase its advanced portfolio of welding, cutting, and gas technologies and solutions at FABTECH 2026 in Las Vegas. Airgas will welcome attendees at Exhibit #S29036 to experience firsthand how forward-thinking solutions can deliver 20% to 40% productivity gains with little to no capital investment. Interactive Live Experience: Unlocking the Hidden Cost of Welding At the heart of the exhibit, attendees can take part in a hands-on welding challenge powered by the Airgas Unlocking the Hidden Cost of Welding (UHCW) program. After laying a bead, participants step up to analysis stations where Airgas experts turn real-time operational data - like travel speed, shielding gas, and wire choice - into instant cost-per-foot savings and productivity insights, showing fabricators exactly how to unlock immediate margin gains. Showcased Innovations & Shop-floor Technology Highlights: BotX Cobot Welding and Cutting Solutions: Red-D-Arc's BotX Cobot Welding System features advanced welding processes and operates completely without cloud connectivity, ensuring robust, reliable, and secure shop-floor operation. Also on display will be the BotX Plasma Cutter, offering 3D precision cutting via manual path teaching or CAD/CAM imports for fast, accurate results, with an optional magnetic base for maximum mobility. RADNOR Plasma Cutter & Equipment: Featured products include the high-precision RADNOR Plasma Cutting Table for compact shop footprints, the RADNOR Model 45A cutter and consumables, RADNOR by Flextur industrial welding tables featuring optional Nitride+ surface treatments, and the expanding RADNOR Women's PPE collection tailored specifically for female welders. ARCAL Shielding Gases & FLAMAL Oxy-Fuel Gases: Airgas will highlight its ARCAL line of five argon and argon-blend gas mixtures formulated to enhance weld integrity, and will also showcase the FLAMAL line of high-performance oxygen and acetylene gases engineered for cutting, brazing, heating, and welding. Both gas lines integrate advanced cylinder valve technology for more efficient and safer gas handling. Yaskawa Motoman GP20 Robot: A fast, high-precision 6-axis industrial robot featuring a 20 kg payload capacity and a 1,802 mm reach. Built with a slim profile and an IP67-rated wrist, it excels at streamlining heavy-duty welding, cutting, and automated material handling workflows in tight spaces. Airgas Named Key Supporter of 3M "Clash of the Grinders" Competition Airgas will serve as a key sponsor and host for the 3M "Clash of the Grinders" competition at FABTECH 2026. The event features elite welding instructors from across the nation competing in real-world metalworking and fabrication challenges, with the live welding segment hosted inside the Airgas exhibit area. Matt Williams, Vice President Advanced Fabrication Markets - Business Development, states, "Metal fabricators today are under immense pressure to increase output while managing tight margins and a shrinking pool of skilled labor. At FABTECH 2026, our goal is to demonstrate that operational efficiency isn't just about adding hardware, but about optimizing every step of the process. Whether through cloud-independent cobots, precision shielding gases, or practical shop-floor analysis, we are delivering immediate, measurable productivity improvements that help our customers protect their bottom line."