Vidaco is the official representative of igm Robotersysteme AG for South-East Europe, providing access to one of Europe’s most advanced ranges of robotic welding systems. This partnership connects igm’s technological leadership with Vidaco’s regional engineering expertise, delivering automation solutions that enhance precision, efficiency, and reliability across industrial production.
About igm and the partnership
For more than five decades, igm Robotersysteme AG has set benchmarks in robotic welding automation. Based in Austria with production in Győr, Hungary, igm develops complete welding cells designed for demanding applications such as railway vehicles, earthmoving machinery, truck manufacturing, and heat exchanger production.
As igm’s regional partner, Vidaco provides the full lifecycle of engineering support — from initial consultation and system design to commissioning, operator training, and long-term service. Every solution is adapted to the client’s production setup and integrated by Vidaco’s engineering team for seamless operation and performance.
How clients benefit
The collaboration between Vidaco and igm ensures that manufacturers in South-East Europe can implement European-grade welding automation with local support and shorter project lead times.
This partnership means:
- Direct access to proven igm robotic welding systems designed for industrial environments
- Local engineering expertise for system design, installation, and service
- Reliable coordination with igm’s development and production teams in Austria and Hungary
- Optimized welding precision, process consistency, and throughput
With Vidaco as your regional partner, you gain a single point of contact for every phase of implementation — ensuring that each robotic welding cell performs to the highest standards.
Why choose Vidaco
Vidaco combines deep process engineering knowledge with hands-on experience in system integration, robotics, and automation. Our role as igm’s representative is to ensure that each solution is technically precise, operationally efficient, and supported locally throughout its lifecycle.
We don’t just deliver automation systems — we design long-term production reliability for the region’s most demanding industries.
Industry Applications
Railway Vehicles
igm has a long-standing presence in the railway industry, with robotic welding systems designed for large structural components that require consistent quality across long weld paths.
From the brochure, igm systems handle:
- Bogies and underframes
- Side panels and roof structures
- Front panels and locomotive components
- Welded segments for high-speed trains, trams, metro cars, and regional trains
Robots equipped with multi-axis travel units and manipulators manage the size and complexity of railway assemblies, ensuring repeatable accuracy. Vidaco ensures seamless integration into production lines common in the regional railway manufacturing sector.
Earthmoving Machinery
igm provides some of the most robust welding automation solutions for earthmoving machinery, an industry characterized by large, thick-walled components and demanding load-bearing structures.
Applications include:
- Boom arms and lifting structures
- Base frames and chassis
- Excavator and loader components
- Automated loading and unloading systems for heavy workpieces
These systems combine rigid gantry robots, manipulators, and rotary tables to handle components of significant mass and complexity. Vidaco works with clients to adapt these solutions to local production layouts and operational workflows.
Truck Manufacturing
igm has extensive experience supporting truck manufacturers, supplying welding systems used for high-strength structural parts and cab assemblies.
Typical components include:
- Main frames
- Engine frames
- Lifting cylinders
- Mast structures for forklifts (aligned with truck-related industrial equipment)
igm highlights customer-specific fixtures and automation sequences that ensure consistent weld quality on repetitive, multi-pass joints. With Vidaco’s integration capabilities, manufacturers gain reliable production output with reduced manual intervention.
Heat Exchanger Production
Heat exchangers require highly controlled welds, especially when stainless steels and corrosion-resistant materials are involved.
igm systems support:
- Pressure vessel shells
- Tube sheet assemblies
- Internal partitions and baffle structures
- Specialized cladding and TIG welding processes
Key technologies applied include TIG cold-wire and hot-wire welding, ensuring precision on thin materials and repeatability in multi-layer welding buildup. Vidaco ensures that these systems are configured according to local quality standards and production requirements.
Learn more about igm robotic welding solutions.
Contact our engineering team to discuss system integration and automation options for your production.
📩 Contact us via info@vidaco.hr
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