Valstad

Valstad is an automation-first company applying artificial intelligence and robotics to American shipbuilding, with operations based in Austin, Texas. The technical focus spans AI, robotics, laser welding, and production planning to address shipbuilding and maritime industry challenges.

Key products include Modular Robotic Cells - autonomous systems for operations such as primary stiffening, micropanel and T-beam fabrication, material handling, and structural welding - and an AI-driven Production Planning Engine that converts 3D models into complete build sequences, eliminating months of manual process engineering.

Deployments have shown ship production speed five times faster than traditional methods and up to 90% reduction in welding consumables, with the planning engine saving significant engineering time. These systems are designed with practical constraints in mind, such as hardware-software integration and field-verified performance in shipbuilding environments.