Nexterity Aims to Automate Difficult, Dangerous Pipefitting Tasks

Nexterity is developing new robotics to automate the demanding and potentially hazardous steps in industrial pipefitting. The company aims to enhance worker safety and combat a growing labor shortage within the sector.

Traditionally, the bolts used to connect pipe sections require significant physical exertion for tightening and loosening. This work is repetitive and arduous, exposing pipefitters to injuries and long hours. Nexterity's solution directly targets these challenges.

The company's technology, recently demonstrated, can tighten or loosen up to four bolts simultaneously. This automation is designed to reduce physical strain on workers and minimize the risk of injury. The compact nature of the solution, fitting into a portable Pelican case, allows for its deployment in diverse industrial settings.

In industries such as oil, gas, and petrochemicals, where pipework is critical, labor shortages are a significant concern. Nexterity's offering could provide relief by streamlining workflows and increasing the productivity of the existing workforce.

The company plans to continue refining and applying its technology across various industrial applications, seeking to transform traditional installation methods into safer and more efficient operations.