Bluco Corp

1510 Frontenac Road
Naperville,  IL  60563

United States
630-637-1820
https://www.bluco.com
  • Booth: B15063


 Press Releases

  • Bluco® introduces high-performance cobot that eliminates integration barriers

    Naperville, IL — WeldSpace 4.0®, a next-generation collaborative welding system, will make its U.S. debut at FABTECH 2025, September 8–11 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

    The cobot, built by Demmeler® and sold and supported exclusively by Bluco® in North America, will be featured in live demos at Bluco’s new automation-focused booth (#B15063), along with Ergonomix M®, a programmable multi-axis manipulator.

    WeldSpace 4.0 is unlike anything currently on the market. Designed to be a drop-in solution, it eliminates the need for integrators and programming. More importantly, it combines industrial-grade performance with cobot safety and simplicity to deliver high-speed, high-quality automation — without the hassle.
    “WeldSpace 4.0 answers a need we’ve heard over and over from manufacturers. They want automation without complexity,” said Brian Dodsworth, Director of Sales at Bluco. “WeldSpace puts high-performance welding automation within reach. Not in months, but in days.”

    Bluco will showcase the cobot under their newly introduced Bluco+Automation banner, a focused initiative that will eventually unify the company’s existing and future automation solutions. The goal: to make it easier for customers to explore and implement Industry 4.0 solutions. Also featured will be their programmable Ergonomix M®. This multi-axis positioner automates positioning for improved safety, comfort, accuracy and productivity.
    In addition to the automation booth, Bluco will continue its long-standing presence in the Welding Pavilion at Booth #B33001, highlighting modular workholding solutions that help manufacturers bring higher quality products to market faster.

    To request a demo or learn more, visit automation.bluco.com, or email sales@bluco.com.
    Where to Find Bluco at FABTECH 2025:
    • Automation Pavilion | Booth #B15063: WeldSpace 4.0® + Ergonomix M®
    • Welding Pavilion | Booth #B33001: Modular Workholding Solutions
    FABTECH WeldSpace 4.0 Image
  • Bluco forges a new path to automation for the manufacturing industry  

    Naperville, IL — Bluco® Corporation will introduce Bluco+Automation at FABTECH 2025 (Sept. 8–11, McCormick Place, Chicago). This focused initiative will eventually merge existing and future automation offerings under one cohesive identity, making it easier for Bluco customers to explore and adopt Industry 4.0 solutions.
    Bluco will maintain its long-standing presence in the Welding Pavilion. However, visitors to FABTECH will also be invited to learn about Bluco+Automation and its offerings at a second booth in the Automation Pavilion: # B15063.  

    While the company will debut its revolutionary WeldSpace 4.0® Cobot in the new booth, Bluco’s Director of Sales, Brian Dodsworth, says there’s more to Bluco+Automation than the introduction of a new product. “WeldSpace 4.0 is just the beginning. Our ultimate mission is to help manufacturers achieve their industry 4.0 goals by removing the roadblocks,” says Dodsworth. “We believe that automation doesn’t have to take years of effort or require the manufacturer to figure it out alone.”

    The company’s vision for this new path to automation meshes their 35+ years of modular and manufacturing expertise with flexible, scalable pathways to automation — including plug-and-play solutions like WeldSpace 4.0, hybrid systems, and fully integrated robotics.

    Regardless of which pathway is best suited for the challenges at hand, Bluco’s top priority remains clear. “Our goal is to deliver a cohesive experience to our customers,” says Dodsworth. “Effective solutions come from understanding the entire manufacturing process, not just isolated steps. That means one team has to own the whole conversation, whether it involves automation, modular fixturing, or both. It allows us to engineer holistically, avoid blind spots, and align every recommendation with the customer’s broader operational goals.”

    That focus on the customer experience also inspired a final, meaningful change just before launch: the name. Originally planned as Bluco Automation, the initiative was renamed Bluco+Automation to better reflect the complete value it delivers. “We wanted to drive home the fact that this is the best of both worlds,” says Dodsworth. “It’s the Bluco team, company culture, and precision modular tooling that the industry has come to know and respect — plus the kind of automation the industry needs to stay competitive in the global marketplace.”

    Attendees can explore Bluco+Automation online at automation.bluco.com, or at FABTECH in the Automation Pavilion (Booth #B15603). FABTECH attendees can also visit Bluco’s traditional booth in the Welding Pavilion (Booth #B33001).

    To learn more or request a demo, email sales@bluco.com.
     

 Products

  • WeldSpace 4.0® Cobot
    WeldSpace 4.0® is a next-generation cobot welding system. Designed to be a drop-in solution, it combines industrial-grade performance with cobot safety and simplicity to deliver high-speed, high-quality automation — without the hassle. Visit Bluco Automation in booth #B15063 to see a live demo!
     
    Features:
    • MULTIPLE WORKSPACES: No more waiting between cycles
    • OPTIONAL 2-AXIS POSITIONER: No more reclamping when repositioning
    • COBOT SAFETY + ROBOT SPEED: Keeps operators safe AND delivers industrial robot speed & performance
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