The South Ostrobothnia region has a significant amount of metal industry, which focuses on subcontracting services. Automation of welding and related processes is important for companies in the region, which need to be aware of the relevant regulations and standards. They also need to be aware of welding-related technology, as it can help to improve production efficiency and enable new types of products to be manufactured through new manufacturing processes. The integration of technology-related standards and IWE knowledge into the educational institution is important from a standards and regulations perspective. In addition, companies need more detailed information on the different applications of robotic welding, welding methods, welding testing methods and workpiece handling. Laser welding of stainless steel is becoming more common and seam polishing is also possible as a laser operation. Laser welding as a process is particularly in demand and therefore this project investigates the requirements for an investment in laser welding equipment in the SeAMK mechanical engineering laboratory. The shift to safer technologies will also help to reduce the use of toxic welding gases, such as welding gases in the case of aluminium welding and chromium-containing gases in the case of stainless steel welding. The introduction of robotics will reduce the risk of workers being exposed to these gases, improve worker ergonomics and reduce the number of anaesthetising production steps. The project aims to produce a survey of welding automation needs in the region, to produce 10 technology pilots using SeAMK and Sedu laboratory environments according to the needs collected from companies, to present applications, regulations and standards related to robotics and welding technology through workshops, and to further develop a previously made proposal for a SeAMK-Sedu cooperation model for business services in robotics and production automation. The project will also include research on different welding technologies, the application of regulations and standards and the presentation of these topics to companies through workshops. The project is divided into the following work packages: WORK PACKAGE 1: Business analysis WORK PACKAGE 2: Production technology pilots WORK PACKAGE 3: Workshops WORK PACKAGE 4: Further development of the SeAMK-Sedu business cooperation model for robot welding and methodological testing services WORK PACKAGE 5: Communication, reporting, project management and administration