Hypertherm Partners With Sofos Robotics on Offline Programming

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has announced a new partnership for its Robotmaster offline programming software for robots. As an authorized partner, Sofos Robotics Company will include Robotmaster as part of its robotic systems offerings.

Sofos Robotics uses Robotmaster to perform robotic system engineering, including cell design, reach and feasibility studies, as well as programming services.

“Robotmaster is a game-changer for our clients who are looking for a programming solution that is easy to use and allows them to program complex tasks with ease,” says John Huster, Sofos Robotics president. “By using Robotmaster, our clients drastically reduce programming time and costs, especially in small-batch production runs. Ultimately, by pairing Robotmaster with our robotic systems, we are able to deliver a complete solution for our clients.”

Sofos Robotics was founded by Mark Walstrom and John Huster in January 2019. Located in Ham Lake, Minnesota, it provides automation and robotic integration services to help customers maximize production process efficiency.

Robotmaster, a Hypertherm Associates brand, is an offline programming software for robots that helps manufacturers maximize productivity on production runs. Robotmaster’s integrated CAD/CAM functionality supports programming complex parts. This solution is designed to reduce the need for programming and robotics expertise.