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OT-2026-000001317

System and methods for using drones in dispersed welding environments

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Manufacturing & Assembly Equipment › Joining and Welding
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BONNELL JASON, DANDU PRAVEEN, FALDE LELAND, IVKOVICH STEPHEN P, PLISKA ADAM, West Tret
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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS
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US-12591856-B2, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, 31 March 2026
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Abstract

Systems and methods for using drones in dispersed welding applications are disclosed. In some examples, drones may be used in large and/or dispersed welding environments to quickly navigate the large distances and/or reach areas that might be more difficult for a person to reach. In some examples, the drones may use one or more attached devices to locate, identify, and/or collect information from welding equipment, welding workpieces, and/or welds within a (e.g., large and/or dispersed) welding environment.

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OpenTechnical Publication OT-2026-000001317, “System and methods for using drones in dispersed welding environments,” published September 15, 2026 at 19:04:55 UTC, https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001317.

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