Show Notes
In this episode of State of the Arc, we're diving into four major trends shaping the welding and fabrication world in 2025.
🔧 Topic 1: How rising tariffs are impacting steel, stainless, and aluminum prices — and what shops are doing to stay competitive 🌱 Topic 2: Why renewable energy projects are creating more welding demand than ever before 🧪 Topic 3: How mobile welder certification units are saving time, cutting downtime, and keeping crews compliant 🤖 Topic 4: The rise of AI-assisted weld inspection — where it's being used, what it does well, and what it won't replace
If you're a welder, shop owner, inspector, or educator — this is the weekly update you didn't know you needed. No fluff, just real-world news that affects your trade.
🎙️ State of the Arc drops every Friday, powered by the Arc Junkies Podcast.
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