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Welding robot becomes new colleague at regional shipyards: ‘Skilled workers for difficult jobs’

Neptune Marine in Hardinxveld-Giessendam is introducing advanced welding robots to address a critical shortage of skilled labor in the Dutch shipbuilding industry. These smart machines are designed to assist human workers by performing complex tasks, aiming to help local shipyards remain competitive despite global economic pressures.

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