https://www.sparklaserinc.com/insightsGuides to custom automation, lasers and machine vision from Spark Laser Inc., Richmond, BC.en-cahttps://www.sparklaserinc.com/insights/what-to-send-a-machine-builder-for-a-quotehttps://www.sparklaserinc.com/insights/what-to-send-a-machine-builder-for-a-quoteTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000A custom machine quote is only as good as what it's based on. The eight things that let a machine builder give you a price and a plan you can compare and act on.https://www.sparklaserinc.com/insights/laser-welding-automation-cellhttps://www.sparklaserinc.com/insights/laser-welding-automation-cellTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000Laser welding is fast, narrow and low in distortion, but it is less forgiving than MIG or TIG. The six decisions that decide whether an automated laser welding cell works on your parts.https://www.sparklaserinc.com/insights/how-laser-cutting-and-welding-workhttps://www.sparklaserinc.com/insights/how-laser-cutting-and-welding-workMon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000Laser cutting and welding use the same tool for opposite jobs. Here's what changes between them, and what that means for your machine.https://www.sparklaserinc.com/insights/choosing-a-laser-sourcehttps://www.sparklaserinc.com/insights/choosing-a-laser-sourceMon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000The right laser depends on your material and the result you need. A practical guide to the three sources we integrate most.https://www.sparklaserinc.com/insights/ai-in-automationhttps://www.sparklaserinc.com/insights/ai-in-automationMon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000AI is now built into vision systems and robots. Here's where it makes a real difference on the production floor, and where classic automation still wins.