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State of the Arc #1: Robotic Welding Certs, Welder Shortage Reality, and D1.1 2025 Updates
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Welcome to the very first bonus episode of State of the Arc, powered by Arc Junkies! This is your fast, no-fluff update on what's happening right now across the welding and fabrication world.
In today’s episode: 🔥 Big push for Certified Robotic Arc Welding certifications 🔥 Why the skilled welder shortage is still hammering small and mid-sized shops 🔥 Key changes you need to know in the AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – 2025 Edition
Whether you're running a shop, qualifying welders, or working on your own skills, staying ahead of the changes is key. Tune in, stay sharp, and keep raising the bar.
Sources:
AWS Robotic Welding Certification Program: https://www.aws.org/certification-and-education/professional-certification/certified-robotic-arc-welding/
Welder Shortage – BLS Welding Outlook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/production/welders-cutters-solderers-and-brazers.htm
- The Fabricator – Workforce Development: https://www.thefabricator.com/topic/workforce-development
AWS D1.1 2025 Code Book Information: https://pubs.aws.org/p/3315/d11d11m2025-structural-welding-code-steel
If you liked this bonus episode, make sure to follow Arc Junkies on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an update. Got a welding news story you think we should cover? Shoot me a message on Instagram @ArcJunkiesPodcast — I’d love to hear from you!
463 episodes
Manage episode 480014029 series 1587503
Welcome to the very first bonus episode of State of the Arc, powered by Arc Junkies! This is your fast, no-fluff update on what's happening right now across the welding and fabrication world.
In today’s episode: 🔥 Big push for Certified Robotic Arc Welding certifications 🔥 Why the skilled welder shortage is still hammering small and mid-sized shops 🔥 Key changes you need to know in the AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – 2025 Edition
Whether you're running a shop, qualifying welders, or working on your own skills, staying ahead of the changes is key. Tune in, stay sharp, and keep raising the bar.
Sources:
AWS Robotic Welding Certification Program: https://www.aws.org/certification-and-education/professional-certification/certified-robotic-arc-welding/
Welder Shortage – BLS Welding Outlook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/production/welders-cutters-solderers-and-brazers.htm
- The Fabricator – Workforce Development: https://www.thefabricator.com/topic/workforce-development
AWS D1.1 2025 Code Book Information: https://pubs.aws.org/p/3315/d11d11m2025-structural-welding-code-steel
If you liked this bonus episode, make sure to follow Arc Junkies on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an update. Got a welding news story you think we should cover? Shoot me a message on Instagram @ArcJunkiesPodcast — I’d love to hear from you!
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