SparkLabs Invests in No-Code Welding Robot System Operator "Albeware"

On-site Operation of Welding and Grinding Robots Without Programming

Accelerator SparkLabs announced on September 30 that it has made a seed investment in Albeware, a company specializing in no-code welding and grinding collaborative robot systems. The total investment amounted to 900 million won, with global hard-tech accelerator SOSV also participating.

Founded in 2022, Albeware develops and supplies the 'RB-MIG' welding and grinding collaborative robot system, which allows field operators to use it without any separate programming. The company aims to solve the labor shortage at manufacturing sites caused by the aging and retirement of skilled welders.

'RB-MIG' is a robotic arm welding solution that incorporates dedicated software to perform welding along a predetermined path.

Based in South Korea, Albeware has entered 16 countries globally, including Türkiye, the United States, and the Netherlands. Its products are supplied through a network of 21 partner system integrators (SIs). As of September 2026, more than 250 units have been installed worldwide.

Yoojin Kim, CEO of SparkLabs, stated, "We decided to invest in Albeware because the company has built a global track record with its no-code welding solution that can be easily used by field operators. We expect them to further advance autonomous welding technology based on field expertise and a partner network established through their existing products, and to expand their business into the global shipbuilding and heavy industry markets."

Jaehyuk Lee, Co-CEO of Albeware, said, "We started with a no-code welding robot that anyone can use on-site, and we are now progressing to a stage where the robots themselves can make decisions and move autonomously for welding. This investment will allow us to accelerate the development of autonomous welding technology."

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