The scarcity of workers presents challenges for sheet metal production companies. In particular, welding processes prove challenging for companies, as they struggle to locate qualified skilled workers and meet order deadlines promptly. Automation enables companies to maintain competitiveness in the face of staffing challenges while simultaneously enhancing their productivity. Ramona Hönl, press officer for machine tools, and Gabriel Pankow, press officer for laser technology, demonstrate how this can be accomplished at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN, the world's leading trade fair for welding and cutting.