Welcome to another episode of SparkTalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry. 

This is a special Shop Talk format of the the show where Ringo Gonzalez, Director of Welding Innovations at Novarc Technologies and Matt Yarmuch, President of MattCo Engineering Solutions sit down in the shop after work hours over some beers. This wide ranging conversation is all about welding. If you are a shop or welding enthusiast this episode is for you.  They go over the following topics: 

• Core fundamentals of welding technology
• Paying homage to old welding machines
• How to embrace the past in the age of automation
• Ringo's experience Novarc where customers that have had success embraced technology
• Welding Safety 
• Shop culture and resistance to change, does automation take people's jobs? What welding jobs will look like in the future  
• Negative image of welding is shifting - The future of welding is here

Enjoy the conversation!