Taylor‑Winfield Technologies Forms Global Alliance with SMS group to Pioneer X‑Roll® Laser Coil Joining Welder

Youngstown, OH – Taylor‑Winfield Technologies has entered an exclusive global strategic alliance with SMS group GmbH to manufacture, supply, and service the advanced X‑Roll® heavy-gauge coil joining laser welder. This 3rd-generation laser welding system delivers high-quality, heavy-gauge seam welding with cycle times under 60 seconds, featuring automatic parameter selection, real-time quality monitoring, and patented induction pre‑ and post‑weld treatment.

“By leveraging SMS group’s proprietary design alongside our global service capabilities, we’re enhancing weld quality and reducing downtime for steel mills worldwide,” said Donnie Wells, President of Taylor‑Winfield Technologies.

Availability:
The X‑Roll® will be available for coil joining applications in pickle lines, cold mills, and mill revamps globally, complementing Taylor‑Winfield’s existing Eclipse X1 laser welder line.