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IN PERSON WORKSHOP
This workshop is designed for manufacturing and fabrication professionals looking to harness the power of robotic welding technology and its applications. Whether you’re a welding operator, engineer, technician or similar, this workshop will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of robotic welding technology limitations and benefits.
Workshop content
This workshop will cover all of the essential information you need to know about robotic welding.
Introduction to robotic welding systems
Design for robotic applications
Robotic safety and risk assessment
Robotic programming basics
Qualifications of operators and welding procedures
Quality management systems, quality control and inspection
HERA House, 17-19 Gladding Place
Tāmaki Mākaurau, Auckand
21 March 2025, 10am – 3pm
Background
Robotic welding is revolutionising modern manufacturing, delivering high quality welds at speeds far beyond traditional methods.
With advancements in programming, even short production runs can now benefit from automation, boosting both efficiency and flexibility. It’s no surprise that industries are embracing robotic welding to reduce labour costs, minimise downtime, and enhance precision.
However, successful implementation goes beyond simply integrating robots into your workflow. To fully harness its potential, fabrication practices and component designs must be adapted, bottlenecks addressed, and production planning optimised. Compliance with AS/NZS 5131 and proper qualification of operators and welding procedures are also essential to maintain quality and safety.
This one-day course provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to robotic welding, giving participants the knowledge to navigate this game-changing technology.
✅ Key robotic welding techniques and how they compare to traditional methods
✅ Optimising fabrication workflows to maximise automation benefits
✅ Understanding operational procedures and required qualifications
✅ Managing productivity, health & safety, and quality assurance
By the end of this course, you’ll have the insights to select the right robotic system for your needs, understand its advantages and limitations, and ensure compliance with industry standards—all while driving efficiency and innovation in your manufacturing process.
Cost
All prices include GST. Fee’s must be paid in full prior to course date.
HERA Platinum (Ordinary) Member
20% discount
$319
HERA Gold (Associate) or
Whanaunga (Affiliate) members
5% discount
$379
Non-member
Full price
$399
Want to get a HERA membership discount, but aren’t a member?
Discover how you can join today! Reach out to our Manager Customer Experience, Rebecca Symonds for more details, or find out more about our membership offerings directly.
Becoming a member doesn’t just lower your course fees – it extends savings to your entire team throughout the year. Plus, depending on your membership tier, you’ll unlock additional discounts on resources and enjoy a host of exclusive member benefits.
Rebecca Symonds
Customer Experience Manager
rebecca.symonds@hera.org.nz
Delivery format and location
This workshop is an in-person, one day event (5 hour) which is hosted at HERA House in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland in the Fab4.0Lab – a fabrication 4.0 technology lab.
Limited parking is available on premise on a first come basis.
Kaiārahi | Facilitators
Holger Heinzel
Senior Engineer Advanced Manufacturing
Holger is a specialist in welding and fabrication processes, which is underscored by his holding of an International Welding Engineer (IWE) qualification—an achievement attained by only a select few in New Zealand. As a Senior Engineer in Advanced Manufacturing at HERA, he plays a key role in driving automation and Industry 4.0 advancements, leading the Industry 4.0 Innovation Cluster to support businesses in adopting cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
Passionate about knowledge sharing, Holger has delivered training in welding automation and robotics, equipping engineers and technicians with the skills to navigate modern fabrication challenges. Through his work at HERA, he continues to champion innovation in welding and manufacturing, helping New Zealand’s industry stay ahead in an evolving technological landscape.
Ozgur Erdem
HERA Senior Welding Engineer
Ozgur has worked extensively on the delivery of industrial plant projects globally in many roles at different levels in the fabrication and construction of boilers, reactors, pressure vessels, structural steels and piping systems of oil & gas, nuclear and thermal power (CCGT and coal fired) plants in Turkiye, Russia, Albania, Libya and Iraq. He was a lecturer of welding inspection courses at international training organisations in Europe, North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia and South America.
WEBINAR
This must-attend series equips engineers with the critical knowledge needed to design, assess, and maintain welded structures that are fit-for-purpose. From welding procedures and material weldability to quality management and inspection techniques, these sessions provide the practical insights every engineer needs to ensure compliance and performance in their projects.
Explore key frameworks like NZS 3404, AS/NZS 5131, and AS/NZS 1554, and clarify roles in welding fabrication. Led by HERA experts, each 45-minute session features a focused presentation and live Q&A to address your questions.