The number of American workers who quit their jobs during the pandemic--over a fifth of the workforce--may constitute one of the largest American labor movements in recent history. Workers demanded higher pay and better conditions, spurred by rising inflation and the pandemic realization that employers expected them to risk their lives for low wages, mediocre benefits, and few protections from abusive customers--often while corporate stock prices soared. At the same time, automation has become cheaper and smarter than ever. Robot adoption hit record highs in 2021. This wasn't a surprise, given prior trends in robotics, but it was likely accelerated by pandemic-related worker shortages and Covid-19 safety requirements.

Metal fabrication simply means the creation of metal structures for use in other industries. Are there intelligent solutions possible in this sector? It turns out that yes! At least three important aspects of AI in metal fabrication are mentioned. We will be looking at all three of these important aspects in this article.