07.05.2026
We Invest in an Advanced Multi-Robot Welding Cell
Outokummun Metalli Oy, a company specializing in the manufacture of steel structures, has commissioned a new, highly automated multi-robot welding cell at its Outokumpu facility. The modern production cell is designed for welding components used in harvester heads and grapples. The system includes four robots and utilizes 3D vision technology and laser systems. The value of the investment is approximately EUR 1.4 million.
Long-term Development in Welding Automation
Outokummun Metalli has systematically developed the automation of its production technologies, building strong expertise in robotic welding. As the previous welding robot for component manufacturing, acquired 18 years ago, reached the end of its lifecycle, the company decided to build a new automated welding cell to meet growing requirements for quality, efficiency, and capacity. The development work was strongly supported by experience gained from robotic cells designed for welding larger components, which were introduced in 2018 and 2022.
An Integrated Four-Robot System
The new system consists of two separate welding cells served by a shared part-handling robot moving along a linear track. In total, the system includes four robots responsible for both part handling and welding. Thanks to the 3D vision system and laser technology, the precise position of each individual component is continuously monitored, ensuring repeatability and high quality of the process.
The system was designed in collaboration with robotics specialist Roboco Oy. The steel structures of the cell were manufactured in-house by Outokummun Metalli. The construction and integration of the multi-robot cell have provided the company with valuable expertise not only in robotic welding but also in automation design and system integration, supporting future development projects.
Automation Increases Flexibility and Efficiency
“By investing in the development of our manufacturing methods, we ensure our quality performance and competitiveness in an operating environment where predictability has decreased and agility is increasingly important. Automating part handling and welding improves production efficiency and increases flexibility: the new cell allows us to manufacture multiple different components without long setup times and respond quickly to changes in volumes. The investment also enables the competitive production of new Low-Volume-High-Mix steel products in Outokumpu,” says Zoltan Toth, CEO of Outokummun Metalli.
“Over the past ten years, we have invested more than EUR 13 million in machinery, equipment, and buildings at our Outokumpu plant. Our development is driven by our customers’ technically demanding products and high quality requirements. Above all, the success of our investments is based on our skilled and development-oriented personnel, as well as the company’s willingness to invest in future needs,” Toth summarizes.
Further Information:
Outokummun Metalli Oy
Zoltan Toth
CEO
+358 40 515 3747