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THG Automation

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thgautomation.com

Universal Robots Certified Systems Integrator and Fronius Authorized Integrator Partner specialising in modular cobot-based welding (MIG, TIG, laser) and plasma/oxy-fuel cutting systems; combines UR collaborative arms with Fronius, Hypertherm, and IPG power sources into application-matched cells with coordinated motion and positioner options; serves manufacturers across North America and Australia.

HeadquartersIndianapolis, US
Founded2020
Corporate fundingNot disclosed
Team11-50
Deployments3
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageBootstrapped
FoundersMatt Hendey (Co-Founder & CEO)
Regions servedNorth America
Countries deployedUS, CA
Service footprintHQ Indianapolis IN; assembly and support office Burlington ON, Canada; serves North America and Australia
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

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URC-1P Collaborative Plasma Cutting System

  • Hypertherm Powermax85 SYNC (85 A) power source; UR12e cobot; FineCut capability; end-of-life consumable detection via SYNC cartridges

    vendor-stated configuration for cobot plasma cutting

    Claim source
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URW-2B Single-Phase MIG Welding Cobot

  • Fronius TransSteel TSt 2700c; up to 270 amps; single-phase or three-phase capable

    vendor-stated configuration for small-shop and mobile MIG applications

    Claim source
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URW-2LF2 Collaborative Laser Welding System (2000 W)

  • 2000 W IPG LightWELD fiber laser; recommended for higher-thickness aluminum welding

    vendor-stated higher-power variant of the URW-2LF laser welding system

    Claim source
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URW-2LF Collaborative Laser Welding System (1500 W)

  • 1500 W IPG LightWELD fiber laser; UR12e cobot; up to 4× faster than manual TIG; includes laser pre-cleaning and post-weld cleaning

    vendor-stated throughput advantage and configuration for cobot laser welding

    Claim source
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URW-2 MIG Cobot Welding System (Push)

  • Fronius TPS 400i power source; air-cooled push torch; optimized for aluminum wire ≥0.062" (1.6 mm)

    vendor-stated configuration for base MIG push system

    Claim source
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URW-2PA Push-Pull MIG Welding Cobot

  • UR12e or UR20 robot; Fronius CMT-ready; water-cooled; enables TIG-like thin-gauge welding

    vendor-stated configuration for advanced aluminum push-pull MIG applications

    Claim source
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URW-2TA AC Push TIG Welding Cobot

  • Fronius MagicWave 3000 AC/DC power source; push torch; autogenous or wire-feed capable for all metals including aluminum

    vendor-stated configuration for cobot AC/DC TIG welding

    Claim source
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URW-2TAPP AC Push-Pull TIG Welding Cobot

  • Fronius MagicWave 3000 AC/DC power source; push-pull wire feeding for superior aluminum performance

    vendor-stated configuration for push-pull cobot TIG welding

    Claim source
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URW-2W Water-Cooled MIG Cobot

  • Fronius TPS 500i (500 A) power source; water-cooled push torch for extended tip lifespan

    vendor-stated configuration for high-duty-cycle MIG welding

    Claim source
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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2026-01-21West Coast Manufacturingmanufacturing/laser weldingUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2025-11-26Funkhouser Racecarsmanufacturing/cobot weldingUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2025-10-10Raymathmanufacturing/cobot weldingUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-01-14West Coast Manufacturing (WCM) laser welding case study in Automation World; WCM achieved 400% productivity gain (45–60 vs. 10–30 parts/hour) with URW-2LF systemTHG Automation
2025-10-10Featured in Wall Street Journal 'America's Manufacturing Resurgence Will Be Powered by These Robots'; customer Raymath highlightedTHG Automation
2025-09-01Showcased cobot welding systems at FABTECH 2025 alongside Universal Robots and HireboticsUniversal Robots
2023-10-18Matt Hendey named 2023 Emerging Leader by Indiana Manufacturers AssociationIndy Chamber
2020-09-01Company incorporated; grew to multimillion-dollar enterprise by 2021THG Automation
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Source ledger

10 unique public sources

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Robotic Plasma Cutting Collaborative SystemsTHG Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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MIG Welding Robot Collaborative SystemsTHG Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Robotic Laser Welding Collaborative SystemsTHG Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Robotic TIG Welding Collaborative SystemsTHG Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Automation World Features THG Automation and West Coast ManufacturingTHG Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Collaborative Robotic Welding: PRI 2025THG Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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THG Automation's Collaborative Welding Systems Featured in the Wall Street JournalTHG Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Universal Robots to Power Next-Gen Laser Welding, Finishing and Plasma Cutting at FABTECH 2025Universal Robots · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Indiana Startup Founder Revolutionizes Industry: Receives Emerging Leader AwardIndy Chamber · retrieved 2026-07-05
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About THG AutomationTHG Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05