Novarc Podcast

Waldinger, a Midwest leader in MEP and sheet metal, is pulling back the curtain on their production secrets. In this exclusive interview with Scott Miller (Mechanical Production Engineer) and Mike Baughman (General Foreman), alongside Novarc's Senior Account Executive, Chris Holt, they go over how they use precision data to shatter production ceilings and streamline workflows. They also discuss: S...

In this episode of SparkTalk we interview Mark Janning, Fab Shop Manager at Cerris Systems. Hear how Cerris Systems uses Novarc's Spool Welding Robot (SWR) . to increase productivity, improve weld quality, and streamline fabrication workflows. In this fireside chat, they share real performance data, including welding 14-inch pipe in 16 minutes, along with insights on automation, operator experienc...

Welcome to another episode of SparkTalk. This is a pre-recorded interview from our booth at FABTECH in Chicago. During the show, Beau Wigington from Weld.com, the YouTube channel with over a million subscribers and one of the most trusted sources for welding education, sat down with our very own Alexander Purvis, Senior Welding & Automation Engineer at Novarc Technologies. They dive into how pairi...

In this episode of SparkTalk we interview Alexander Purvis, Novarc's Senior Welding and Automation Engineer. Alexander is a true welding expert and we discuss how to understand the true cost of welding. Whether you're in a leadership position for a fabrication business or you're a welder on the shop floor, this episode will be valuable.  Alexander goes into detail on the following: Overview of the...

Our guest today is Travis Bilbee, Sales Engineer at Novarc. Travis gets into the revolutionary new technology that Novarc has released called NovAI . He also touches on his experiences working within all types of fabrication and welding shops. The lessons he's learned will give you valuable insights into improving processes and implementing systems in the shop.

Welcome to another episode of Sparktalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry.  Our guest today is David Jordan, Global Growth & Strategy at Novarc. David has over 2 decades of experience within the welding industry. In this conversation, we explore how to define and measure welding efficiency, the impact of automation technologies, and best practices for improvement. Da...

Welcome to another episode of Sparktalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry.  This is a special pre recorded webinar conversation featuring, Anthony Moscardelli, Project Manager at E.L. Pruitt, and Novarc's Senior Account Executive, Chris Holt. They will share insights and Anthony will discuss processes that have catapulted E.L. Pruitt to the forefront of the fabricati...

Welcome to another episode of SparkTalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry.  This is a special After Hours Shop Talk episode of SparkTalk featuring, Matt Yarmuch and our very own Ringo Gonzalez.  As president of MattCo Engineering Solutions, Matt Yarmuch provides project services to the energy, fabrication, and construction industries. This is a fun conversation betwe...

Welcome to another episode of SparkTalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry.  Today's guest is Jackie Nolan, Senior Sales Engineer at Novarc Technologies. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Dayton and has 8 years of experience working in the field with Lincoln Electric.   This is a fascinating conversation about a...

Welcome to another episode of SparkTalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry.  In this special episode our CEO Soroush Karimzadeh sits down with a true leader in the robotics space, Stuart Shepherd. He is the founder/CEO of Shepherd Solutions (an automation business consulting firm). Stu's career spans more than 40 years in automation, including roles at General Motors,...

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 weldin...

Welcome to another episode of Sparktalk where we discuss welding automation and the fabrication industry.  Today our guest is Brad Walsh. Brad is the Senior Account Executive for Novarc Technologies in the Australia and New Zealand region. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into the Australian market.  We talk about how the Aussie market differs from other major markets in the world, new em...

Welcome to SparkTalk, where we will share insights, tips, and news on robotic welding, AI, and prefabrication. This is a very special episode, a conversation between David Gagnon, VP of Strategy and Sales Operations at Mitsubishi HC Capital, Arash Nejad Chief Revenue Officer at Novarc Technologies, and Haley Grewal Chief Financial Officer at Novarc Technologies.    Think of this as a crash course...

Welcome to SparkTalk, where we will share insights, tips, and news on robotic welding, AI, and prefabrication. In this conversation, we welcome Jake Hall. Jake Hall is an influencer in the manufacturing space. He's recognized as a LinkedIn Top Manufacturing Voice and has a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to automation and skilled trades in manufacturing and industrial sectors.  Th...

Welcome to SparkTalk, where we will share insights, tips, and news on robotic welding, AI, and prefabrication. In this conversation, we welcome Todd Scheerer, Welding Technologist at Novarc Technologies. This episode is all about the welder. We take a deep dive into welder safety, welding skills and attributes, and entering the workforce with the emergence of technology. If you want to take a look...

Welcome to SparkTalk, where we will share insights, tips and news on robotic welding, AI and prefabrication. This is a very special episode, originally recorded as a webinar. In this Fireside Chat we welcome Corey Hagerty, Shop Foreman at Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors. This episode is all about unlocking fabrication success inside and outside the shop. Inside the shop, we go over topics like...

Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and Prefabrication on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Steve Whitmer, VDC Manager, at ACCO Engineered Systems. We get into the details and discuss how mechanical engineering and construction companies use software to ensure largescale projects run smoothly.  

Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and Prefabrication on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Joel Armstrong, Product Manager, Spool Welding Robot at Novarc Technologies. Joel has over 20 years of experience in the welding and fabrication industry as a Fabrication Supervisor, Welding Engineer, Project Manager, and...

Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Peter Yap, VP of Software for Novarc Technologies. Peter has over two decades of experience in software and artificial intelligence across multiple industries. He has built and managed multiple software teams globally on high pro...

Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Mark Nastari - Corporate Quality Director at Harder Mechanical and Melissa Bayanzadeh, Marketing Director at Novarc Technologies - This conversation was originally conducted as a webinar. In this episode Mark discusses the opport...

Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Mahyar Asadi - VP of Innovation at Novarc Technologies - to talk about the application AI in weld defect detection, the future of welding accuracy and the impact this has on industry.

Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Amin Ghasemazar - Novarc Technologies Product Manager - to talk about AI in welding and NovEye.

Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Roger Balakrishnan - Novarc Technologies Software Engineer - to talk about improving pipe welding with AI.

Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode Novarc' CEO Soroush Karimzadeh, speaks with Nate Bowman - Weld Scientist -  about what to expect from the welding industry and automation in the coming years.

Welcome to SparkTalk where we will be sharing insights, tips and news on everything regarding Welding robots, AI and beyond on a monthly basis. In this episode we welcome Daniel Harvey - Novarc Technologies VP of Engineering - to talk about team management and product development at Novarc.