Tyllis takes a leap in robotic welding with RWAAS and ARP

From pioneer to frontrunner

Tyllis is renowned for its high-quality, customer-specific transport solutions, ranging from semi-trailers and crane trucks to special truck bodies. With 12 years of experience in robotic welding, the company already had a solid foundation in automation. However, in recent years, the pace of robotisation slowed.

The main reason? Traditional offline programming proved to be a significant hurdle. In a production environment where almost exclusively one-off builds are made, programming a welding robot often took more time than the welding itself. This made the use of robots for small series or unique products economically less attractive.

The fresh approach of RWAAS

With RWAAS – Robot Welding As A Service – Valk Welding offers a complete robotic welding system, including service, training, and support, for a fixed monthly fee. Even the welding wire is fully included. This lowers the investment threshold and allows companies to adapt flexibly to production demands. For Tyllis, it meant they could start using the latest technology without a large capital outlay.

ARP changes the game

The real breakthrough came with the introduction of Automatic Robot Programming (ARP). This Valk Welding technology automatically analyses 3D CAD or STEP files, recognises weld seams, and determines the optimal welding sequence and robot positions. The result: a robot that programs itself.

Where previously each new product required a time-consuming programming process, ARP now makes it possible to weld even single-piece products efficiently. Batch size simply no longer matters. This removes the biggest barrier to robotisation at Tyllis and opens the door to much broader use of robotic welding in their production.

The decisive factor: speed and energy

The collaboration with Valk Welding Finland moved at remarkable speed. The dynamism and energy of the Valk Welding team gave Tyllis the confidence to make an immediate decision. Thanks to the combination of RWAAS and ARP, Tyllis was able to take the leap into a new generation of robotic welding in record time.

Competitive advantage in the making

With this step, Tyllis can:

• Scale up quickly during peak production
• Implement new welding techniques instantly
• Spread costs and minimise investment risks
• Further improve quality and consistency
• Execute one-off production as efficiently as series production

• In a market where lead time, quality, and customisation are increasingly critical, this combination gives Tyllis a clear and sustainable advantage.