Beacon PRo
Power the next era of your fabrication workflow
Leading manufacturers use Beacon to elevate their operations—from streamlining weld and cut workflows to transforming how teams run production.
Advanced process precision
Perfect parts at scale with deeper control over angles, stitches, and production sequences — all optimized directly in Beacon.
Smarter roles & part clarity
Keep operators focused, protect your process, and ensure every part runs the right way with purpose-built roles and embedded part instructions.
Insights, visibility, & integrations
See more of your process, analyze trends faster, and keep your team connected with expanded visibility and real-time integrations.
Account & subscription controls
Scale without friction through automatic robot billing, flexible management controls, and transparent, interruption-free downgrades.
Advanced Process PRECISION
Dial in every detail with precision. Run every part exactly the way you intended.
Smarter settings for faster, better welds
Get instant “good, better, best” recommendations for travel speed, wire feed speed, and arc length – trained on thousands of proven welds. Tune your process with confidence, reduce guesswork, and lock in consistency from the first run.
Cleaner stitches, optimized in seconds
Turn any weld path into stitch segments you can rearrange and repeat for heat control, distortion reduction, and cycle-time improvement so you can setup with confidence.
Dial in every detail – without touching the robot
Adjust torch angles and fine-tune point positions directly in Beacon. You get tighter control, faster iteration, and more consistent results across every part — all without manual robot adjustments.
Your workflow, automated
Build smooth, repeatable sequences with instant recall and optional autoplay between parts. Keep production flowing while eliminating manual handoffs.
Smarter Roles & Part Management
Give your team the right access — plus the clarity to run every part correctly, every time
Beacon Pro keeps your workflow secure, focused, and easy to follow. Operator Roles limit access to only what frontline users need, while Custom Roles let you tailor permissions across teams. Password Login keeps shared workstations simple and secure. And with Part Attachments, every part comes with photos, drawings, and notes built right in—so operators always know exactly what to do. Together, these tools reduce mistakes, speed up onboarding, and keep production moving.`
Give operators what they need – and protect what matters
Operators can adjust start positions, run playlists, and keep production moving — without touching critical settings. You get faster handoffs and fewer mistakes because access stays focused on what frontline teams actually use.
Fast, familiar sign-ins for shared shop-floor devices
Password Login makes authentication simple in environments where many operators use the same tablet or pendant. No lost links, no login bottlenecks — just quick access and a secure workflow.
Permissions tailored to your shop, not the other way around
Create role types that match how your teams work. Whether you manage a single cell or multiple locations, you can define exactly who can view, edit, or run parts — all from one place in Beacon.
Setup clarity built right into every part
Attach photos, drawings, and notes directly to a part so operators don’t need to hunt for instructions. Everything they need is embedded in the workflow, reducing errors and speeding up onboarding.
Insights, visibility, & integrations
See more, improve faster, and keep your team connected in real time
Shop-floor events, delivered how your team works
A clearer view of your process — across a full month
Get 30 days of charts, file versions, and part history so you can spot trends, compare performance, and troubleshoot with real context — not guesswork.
Take your data anywhere — and analyze it your way
Export individual charts to CSV so you can run your own analysis in Excel, Sheets, or any reporting tool your team prefers.
Real-time data, built for the shop floor
Display live charts in full-screen mode on external monitors so operators and supervisors can see what matters most at a glance and respond faster.
Instant alerts where your team already works
Send critical robot events into Slack so your team stays aligned, reacts quickly, and keeps production running smoothly.
Account & Subscription Management
Simple setup. Transparent billing. Built for scale.
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Every active robot, always up to date
Newly registered robots are automatically added to your subscription — with prorated billing handled seamlessly.
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Subscribe, update, or cancel anytime
Designated billing managers can manage subscriptions directly in Beacon. Flexible control, no support tickets required.
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No interruptions, no surprises
If you cancel, Pro features stay active until the billing cycle ends. Afterward, visibility resets to 7 days, operators shift to viewer roles, and integrations are disabled.
Customer Success Story
“We went from 25 parts to 100 parts a day within a matter of just a few hours. So, it increased our output by 400% compared to manual welding.”
Mark Moye
Plant Manager, Advanta Southeast
support
Support That Moves at Your Speed
Hirebotics comes with free 24/7 support, on-demand training, and expert guidance. From setup to scaling, we are here to keep your team productive and confident every step of the way.
Extensive resource library with articles, guides, and videos to enhance your productivity
Add-Ons
Cobot software add-ons & upgrades
BeaconCare
Premium Support to Maximize Uptime
A complete service package designed to keep your shop running with confidence—similar to AppleCare, but for your cobot welder.
- 24/7 priority online support
- Flexible on-site service options
- Loaner equipment
- Discounted repairs
- Optional on-site training available
- $5,000/year for peace of mind
Multipass Welding
Tackle Thicker Welds with Confidence
Multipass welding involves layering multiple welds on a joint to build strength and accommodate thicker materials. Beacon’s intuitive interface simplifies setup and execution—no programming required.
- Structured workflows for precision and repeatability
- Great for structural jobs or high-strength requirements
- Just $100/month per cobot
Seam Tracking
Keep every weld on target
Seam tracking allows a welding cobot to automatically detect and follow the weld joint in real time – even if the part is misaligned or inconsistent.
- Automatically correct for gaps and misalignment in real time, reducing rework and improving consistency
- Your team gets cleaner, stronger welds every time
- Just $100/month per cobot
Frequent Questions
You have questions, we have answers
What is Beacon Pro?
Beacon Pro is the premium version of the Beacon automation platform. It unlocks advanced features for welding, cutting, and painting—such as AI process suggestions, precision path control, enhanced roles and permissions, deeper data visibility, and automation tools for workflows and integrations.
How is Beacon Pro different from the free version of Beacon?
Beacon includes core tools for teaching welds, cuts, and paint paths, running jobs, and accessing basic real-time data.
Beacon Pro adds advanced features like Fine Tune Points, Enhanced Stitch, AI recommendations, expanded data history, custom operator roles, Slack alerts, full-screen charts, CSV exports, and additional workflow automation tools.
In short: Beacon covers the essentials. Beacon Pro unlocks deeper control, advanced welding features, and more flexible access for your team.
Do I need Beacon Pro to run my welding, cutting, or painting cobot?
No. Every Hirebotics cobot includes full production capability with Beacon Free.
Beacon Pro is optional and designed for teams that want more precision, more data, more automation, or more control at scale.
Does Beacon Pro help with cutting and painting, or only welding?
Yes—Beacon Pro includes features that benefit welding, cutting, and painting workflows, such as permissions, data tools, full-screen monitoring, playlist automation, part attachments, and export tools.
AI suggestions are currently focused on welding, but all other Pro features apply across all processes.
Can multiple operators use Beacon Pro at the same time?
Absolutely. Beacon Pro is designed for multi-user environments, with features like Custom Operator Roles, password login for shared devices, and centralized workflow control.
Is Beacon Pro required to get support?
No. All Hirebotics customers get free 24/7 in-app support, regardless of plan. Beacon Pro adds workflow and data features, not support tiers.
How does Beacon Pro help reduce rework and improve consistency?
Pro tools like Fine Tune Points, Enhanced Stitch, AI Suggestions, full-screen monitoring, playlist automation, and extended process data help teams dial in settings, replicate good results, and catch issues faster—leading to fewer defects and more predictable production.
Does Beacon Pro support teams running multiple cobots across multiple locations?
Yes. Beacon Pro includes centralized visibility, role-based access, remote monitoring, and workflow tools built for multi-site operations.
What types of shops benefit most from Beacon Pro?
Beacon Pro is ideal for:
- Operations focused on reducing rework, improving consistency, or optimizing throughput
- High-mix fab shops
- Multi-operator environments
- Teams running multiple cobots
- Shops with strict process control or QA requirements
How does the AI Suggestions feature work?
Beam Pro’s AI Suggestions analyze thousands of successful welds and recommend “Good / Better / Best” settings for travel speed, wire feed speed, arc length, and other process variables.
These recommendations help operators tune parameters faster and produce consistent welds across parts and shifts.
How does billing for Beacon Pro work?
Beacon Pro is billed per active robot. When you register a new cobot, it is automatically added to your subscription with prorated billing. If you cancel, Pro features remain active until the end of the current billing cycle.
What happens if I downgrade from Beacon Pro to the free plan?
You keep all Pro features until the billing period ends. After that:
- Data visibility resets from 30 days to 7 days
- Operators become viewers
- Integrations like Slack are disabled
- Pro-only features become read-only or inactive
No data is lost—you just lose access to the extra tools.
What kind of monitoring & reporting does Beacon provide?
Beacon gives you real-time visibility into your robot’s performance — from live status updates to production metrics. You can monitor active jobs, track welding data, review robot events, and get alerts on key issues.
With Beacon Pro, you unlock 30-day historical data, custom charts, exportable reports, and Slack alerts, making it easy to track trends, troubleshoot, and optimize your workflow.
Is welding the only process that benefits from data exports?
No. CSV exports, full-screen charts, and history tracking support welding, cutting, and painting. Any process with cycle times, part counts, or run data can be analyzed outside the system.
Does Beacon Pro require extra hardware or special setup?
No additional hardware is needed. All Pro tools run directly inside the Beacon app and activate automatically when your subscription starts.
What support does Hirebotics provide for Beacon users?
All Beacon users get 24/7 support through the app, chat, email, and phone, plus remote diagnostics and automatic file backups to help solve issues quickly.
For added peace of mind, the optional Beacon Care plan offers priority on-site service, loaner equipment during repairs, discounted repair costs, and discounted on-site training—ensuring fast resolutions and maximum uptime.
How easy is it to teach a cobot using Beacon?
Record weld or cut points directly on the cobot using your phone or puck, then fine-tune settings like speed and angle. Guided by simple, shop-friendly labels, you’ll have it programmed in minutes — no coding or expertise needed.
