The Beacon Platform
Simple, Powerful Automation at Your Fingertips
Beacon is a cloud-based automation platform that lets fabricators teach, run, and monitor welding, cutting, and painting cobots without programming. Set up new paths in minutes, track real-time production data, manage workflows, and support your team—all from an app built for fabricators, not developers.
SOLUTIONS
Launch faster. Scale smarter. Get results in minutes
The Beacon Platform puts robotic welding, plasma cutting, and industrial painting into your team’s hands with zero coding and zero complexity. Every tool is designed to help you set up new jobs quickly, stay productive, and scale your operation without hiring programmers.
No coding. No complexity. Just fast setup, smooth operation, and production-ready performance from day one.
Built for fabricators who need control
Beacon speaks the language of welding, cutting, and painting. Adjust wire feed speed, travel speed, stickout, cut parameters, and spray settings directly in the app—no robotics experience required.
True plug-and-play deployment
Get to production in hours, not months. Skip costly engineering delays and start hitting throughput targets immediately.
In-app support, 24/7
Access real-time chat, video tutorials, how-to guides, and troubleshooting tips—all built directly into the app. When you need help, you get it in minutes.
Access from any device
Run your cobots from a phone, tablet, or desktop. Monitor arc-on time, cut time, and spray time; adjust workflows; and keep production moving from anywhere.
Designed for production teams
Automation that works the way fabricators work
Beacon removes the complexity of traditional automation. Teach welds, cuts, and paint paths with simple click-and-teach tools. No robot code. No special training. No engineering bottlenecks.
Real-time awareness
Know more. Act faster. Stay in control.
See every cobot in one place. Real-time dashboards show performance, part counts, arc time, gas usage, and cycle efficiency so you can make quick decisions that keep your floor moving.
Support that never slows you down
Real help. Real fast.
Every Hirebotics cobot includes free 24/7 support. Your team gets instant access to experts who understand welding, cutting, and painting—so you stay productive at every step.
HOW IT WORKS
Get to production faster—No programming required
01
See it in action
Schedule a demo and experience the simplicity of Beacon. Understand how robotic welding, cutting, or painting can fit into your workflow.
02
Choose your solution
Select the system that matches your production needs. Welding, cutting, or painting—Beacon adapts to your process and your shop.
03
Teach with a tap
Teach weld paths, cut paths, and paint paths using simple on-screen prompts. Save jobs for repeat production, all without coding.
04
Monitor, measure, and scale
Track real-time production metrics including cycle times, arc-on time, gas consumption, cut duration, spray coverage, and parts produced. Identify opportunities to reduce waste, increase throughput, and scale with confidence.
Multi-Platform CONTRol
Work your way with cross-device access
Monitor arc time, cut time, spray time, part counts, and gas usage—all from your phone, tablet, or desktop. Beacon keeps your data secure, encrypted, and available anywhere, giving you full visibility even when you’re off the shop floor.
Remove Complexity
Automate without the headaches
Traditional robotic systems require long deployments, expensive programming, and ongoing engineering support. Beacon eliminates the complexity. Teach new welds, cuts, and paint paths in minutes. Produce more with your existing team. Keep your floor running without costly downtime.
Insights
Make smarter decisions with real-time production data
Beacon offers live dashboards, trend charts, and export tools for welding, cutting, and painting. Track performance, compare shifts, and identify inefficiencies with the data you need—when you need it.
support
Support that moves at your speed
Every cobot comes with free 24/7 support, on-demand training, and expert guidance. From setup to scaling, we are here to keep your team productive and confident every step of the way.
Extensive resource library with articles, guides, and videos to enhance your productivity
Plans
The tools you need today — and the power you’ll want tomorrow
Beacon’s free plan gives every shop a strong foundation. As your workloads grow, Beacon Pro unlocks deeper control, smarter insights, and advanced features that help your team run faster, safer, and more consistently. Upgrade only when it creates value for you.
Beacon Basic
24/7 Support
Unlimited Users and Teams
Role-Based Access
Real-Time Robot Monitoring
Robot File Backup and Restore
Part Support (if licensed)
Magic Link Login
Custom Robot Events and Charts
Chart Visibility – 7 days
Part History – 7 days
Beacon Pro
30 Days of Chart, File, and Part History
Fine tune points to adjust torch travel and work angles via the app
Enhanced stitch to convert weld paths into staggered stitch sections and reorder them
Dedicated Operator role to manage playlists and part starts without full settings access
Custom operator roles with tailored permissions for teams or organization-wide
Upload images, drawings, or instructions as attachments to parts
Save customized playlists and enable autoplay between parts
Password login support in addition to magic link
Full-screen real-time charts for external monitors
Export chart data as CSV for external analysis
Slack integration for customizable robot event alerts
AI suggestions for faster, better welds
Add-Ons
Cobot software add-ons & upgrades
BeaconCare
Premium Support to Maximize Uptime
A complete service package designed to keep your shop running with confidence—similar to AppleCare, but for your cobot welder.
- 24/7 priority online support
- Flexible on-site service options
- Loaner equipment
- Discounted repairs
- Optional on-site training available
- $5,000/year for peace of mind
Multipass Welding
Tackle Thicker Welds with Confidence
Multipass welding involves layering multiple welds on a joint to build strength and accommodate thicker materials. Beacon’s intuitive interface simplifies setup and execution—no programming required.
- Structured workflows for precision and repeatability
- Great for structural jobs or high-strength requirements
- Just $100/month per cobot
Seam Tracking
Keep every weld on target
Seam tracking allows a welding cobot to automatically detect and follow the weld joint in real time – even if the part is misaligned or inconsistent.
- Automatically correct for gaps and misalignment in real time, reducing rework and improving consistency
- Your team gets cleaner, stronger welds every time
- Just $100/month per cobot
Customer Success Story
“We went from 25 parts to 100 parts a day within a matter of just a few hours. So, it increased our output by 400% compared to manual welding.”
Mark Moye
Plant Manager, Advanta Southeast
Frequent Questions
You have questions, we have answers
What is Beacon?
Beacon is a cloud-based automation platform for robotic welding, cutting, and painting. It lets teams teach paths, run jobs, monitor production, and manage workflows without programming.
Does Beacon support welding, cutting, and painting?
Yes. Beacon is built for MIG welding, plasma cutting, and industrial painting applications.
Do I need programming experience to use Beacon?
No. Beacon’s click-and-teach interface eliminates code entirely.
How fast can I deploy a Beacon system?
Most shops start producing in hours—not weeks or months.
How easy is it to teach a cobot using Beacon?
Record weld or cut points directly on the cobot using your phone or puck, then fine-tune settings like speed and angle. Guided by simple, shop-friendly labels, you’ll have it programmed in minutes — no coding or expertise needed.
What devices work with Beacon?
Beacon runs on smartphones, tablets, and desktop browsers. All your data syncs instantly across devices.
What industries use Beacon?
Fabricators, job shops, manufacturers, metal processors, data centers fabrication, shipbuilding, and any team running welding, cutting, or painting at scale.
What kind of monitoring & reporting does Beacon provide?
Beacon gives you real-time visibility into your robot’s performance — from live status updates to production metrics. You can monitor active jobs, track welding data, review robot events, and get alerts on key issues.
With Beacon Pro, you unlock 30-day historical data, custom charts, exportable reports, and Slack alerts, making it easy to track trends, troubleshoot, and optimize your workflow.
What’s the difference between Beacon Basic and Beacon Pro?
Beacon Basic gives you core features like real-time robot monitoring, file backup, and unlimited users — all for free.
Beacon Pro adds advanced tools for production teams, including:
- 30-day data history (vs. 7 days)
- Welding-specific tools like Fine Tune Points and Enhanced Stitch
- Role-based access with custom operator roles
- Part attachments, enhanced playlists, and chart exports
- Slack integration and full-screen charts
In short: Basic covers the essentials. Pro unlocks deeper control, advanced welding features, and more flexible access for your team.
Which platforms does Beacon support?
Beacon works across iOS, Android, and web browsers, so you can control your cobot from tablets on the shop floor or desktop dashboards—making it both mobile and scalable to fit your workflow.
What support does Hirebotics provide for Beacon users?
Hirebotics provides free 24/7 support, in-app training, and real specialists who know welding, cutting, and painting inside and out.
Access support through the app, chat, email, and phone, plus remote diagnostics and automatic file backups to help solve issues quickly.
For added peace of mind, the optional Beacon Care plan offers priority on-site service, loaner equipment during repairs, discounted repair costs, and discounted on-site training—ensuring fast resolutions and maximum uptime.
