AI at ALM Positioners
As artificial intelligence becomes more accessible, its value in manufacturing is shifting from potential to practical. While some applications focus on flashy features, at ALM Positioners, we’re taking a different approach — using AI to quietly solve the everyday challenges that slow teams down.
Our focus is simple: remove the friction from welding and fabrication workflows. That could mean eliminating wasted steps in a process, speeding up the time to quote or getting answers to service questions without a call or delay. Each of our AI tools are designed in response to real needs we see across shop floors and built to give operators more control. Here’s how that work is taking shape.
Where AI Makes a Difference
Artificial intelligence can feel abstract until it’s applied in the right places. At ALM, we’re using it to address three key phases — operation, quoting and service — where time, safety or efficiency are often at risk.
VIKI OS
VIKI OS is our helmet-integrated voice control system that allows operators to command positioner movement using simple verbal prompts. It reduces reliance on handheld pendants and eliminates the need to step away, helping operators stay focused and improving both safety and flow.
VIKI OS represents our commitment to developing advanced technologies that deliver real value on your shop floor.
DAVE
DAVE is our Virtual Application Engineer, designed to guide prospective customers through the online quoting process. By collecting a few key inputs, DAVE can recommend the appropriate positioner configuration, helping users start smarter and helping our sales team deliver faster quotes.
DASIE
DASIE offers 24/7 support for positioner operators and maintenance teams. It can help troubleshoot issues, explain control behavior and walk users through solutions pulled from ALM’s extensive support library. If additional help is needed, DASIE can pass details directly to our in-house team or initiate a service request automatically. It’s support that’s always available, with fewer hoops and faster outcomes.
See It All in Action at FABTECH 2025
In addition to live demos of our AI tools, we’ll also be showcasing a powerful lineup of ALM positioners built for performance, precision and real-world productivity. Here’s a sneak peek of the positioners and control platforms you’ll see in action at FABTECH 2025, happening September 8–11 in Chicago, IL.
6k Skyhook with COBOT and VIKI OS
This fully equipped positioner combines strength, safety and cutting-edge technology. Mounted with a collaborative robot and integrated with VIKI OS voice control, the 6K Skyhook is designed to illustrate the potential of human-machine collaboration, giving attendees a real-world view of how next-gen automation can be deployed in demanding manufacturing environments.
5k Single Column Precision Positioner
Ideal for high-accuracy welding and assembly, this positioner features an electric servo motor, ball screw rail and a 320C Nabtesco tilt axis. It also includes our L24 control platform, engineered for applications that require tight motion control and programmable precision. It’s a solid fit for teams aiming to boost repeatability and quality.
15k Headstock and Tailstock With M850 Control Platform
For teams working with heavier parts or longer weldments, this 15,000 lb. Headstock and Tailstock unit offers high performance without overcomplication. Paired with our M850 control platform — featuring a 7-inch touchscreen and programmable motion — it delivers essential automation in a format that’s practical, intuitive and built for throughput.
Visit ALM at FABTECH 2025
Stop by Booth 35001 to explore these tools and technologies in person. Whether you’re exploring AI integration or looking for more efficient ways to move heavy parts, our team is ready to help you find the right fit for your workflow.
Planning to attend? Use our promo code 10316823 to register for FREE as our guest here.
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