The AKG Group relies on high-tech automation from CLOOS to weld aluminum components at its French site in Sarreguemines. The specialists for heat exchangers and cooling systems use two CLOOS robot systems and numerous manual welding machines in their production. AKG France has significantly increased the productivity with the two robot systems. The new system is equipped with a torch-integrated fume extraction which offers a safe and effective extraction of welding fumes directly at the source. AKG uses a laser offline sensor from CLOOS to compensate for component tolerances. The laser offline sensor enables a hundred per cent repeatability from one component to the next – a decisive factor in ensuring the high quality requirements. Overall, the company can realise considerable energy savings and improved working conditions by using the welding fume extraction torch and the laser sensor on the new robot system.