Lincoln Electric Named RIA Certified Robot Integrator Cleveland, OH (August 6, 2013) – Lincoln Electric has received the Certified Robot Integrator designation from the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry's trade group.
The certification program allows system integrators to compare existing processes to industry best practices. It gives Lincoln Electric affirmation, while also providing the company with information to improve.
The 50th Integrator
"We are delighted to welcome Lincoln Electric as our 50th Certified Robot Integrator," Jeff Burnstein, president of RIA, said. "Based on feedback from the industry, we believe that achieving certification will be valuable to integrators looking to showcase their capabilities and experience to users and suppliers alike."
In order to become certified, integrators go through a rigorous process, which includes an on-site audit, safety training and hands-on testing of key personnel among other important criteria.
"Our experience and capabilities in robotic programming will be further recognized through this certification," Justin Percio, business manager, Welding Automation Systems, Lincoln Electric, said. "It demonstrates our continuing commitment with providing customers arc welding and cutting solutions for a completely automated system."
Recertification
RIA requires each certified integrator to be recertified every two years.? Detailed information on the certification program and the certified robot integrators can be found on a special section of Robotics Online.? Integrators interested in becoming certified can contact Burnstein at 734-994-6088.
Founded in 1974, RIA now represents some 300 robot manufacturers, system integrators, component suppliers, end user, consulting firms, research groups, and educational institutions.
Lincoln Electric designs, develops and manufactures arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and has a global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market.
