Robots and 3D scanning systems are essential in modern industrial production, enhancing quality control, reducing costs, and improving production efficiency. Such systems align with Industry 4.0 trends, incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Cyber–Physical Systems, and Artificial Intelligence to drive innovation. This paper focuses on the physical adaptation of old or out-of-use articulated robot arms for new tasks such as manipulation with a handheld 3D scanner, with the goal of automated quality control. The adaptation was carried out using a methodology that features the application of several techniques such as 3D digitization (photogrammetry), reverse engineering and 3D modeling (SolidWorks), the CAD search engine (3Dfindit), and 3D printing (fused deposition modeling—FDM). Reconstructed 3D models were used to design connecting elements, such as gripper jaws. The final results show that it is possible to create a connecting element utilizing this approach with very little expenditure of resources and time.

The paper presents a set of findings important for a Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing using a welding robot. At the beginning an overview of additive manufacturing technologies for production of metal parts is presented. A special attention is set to wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) technologies. The advantage of WAAM compared to laser or electron beam technologies are lower investment and operational costs, while the disadvantage could be a lower dimensional accuracy. Due to higher productivity the WAAM technologies are more suitable for production of bigger parts. In this paper results study of WAAM using a welding robot and a CMT power source is presented. Thin walls have been cladded using G3Si1 welding wire. The microstructure and hardness of produced structures were measured and analysed. A research was done to determine the optimal welding parameters for production of thin walls with smooth surface. A SprutCAM software was used to make a code for 3D printing of sample part. It was find out that weld interpass temperature and workpiece to contact tip length play an important role in WAAM technologies.