Path Robotics Just Raised $100M—And It’s About to Change U.S. Manufacturing Forever

Amid a wave of change in American manufacturing, Path Robotics emerged from a pressing need—one that threatened the foundation of the industry. Brothers Andy and Alex Lonsberry witnessed firsthand the challenges facing the U.S. welding sector, which was buckling under the weight of persistent labor shortages. Instead of merely observing the decline, they embarked on a mission to reimagine how manufacturing could thrive in a modern context. What if robots, powered by advanced artificial intelligence, could handle the most repetitive and labor-intensive tasks? What if, through the combination of machine learning and robotics, welding could become more efficient, precise, and scalable? These visionary questions laid the groundwork for Path Robotics, a company determined to revolutionize