Next-Generation Welding Solutions Supporting Sustainable Manufacturing
Case Study - Manufacturing Operations Optimization
Skills Transfer
The Customer’s Challenge
Manufacturers face challenges related to labor shortages and skills transfer, while also responding to growing demand for products that support a decarbonized society. Ensuring consistent quality and productivity while advancing sustainable manufacturing through new materials and production processes has become a common industry challenge.
Our Approach and Solution
Providing the NR1 Series and iWNB Integrated Welding Management Software
Welding Support Leveraging Expert Know-How:
“Welding Navigation” and “Welding Concierge” functions support optimal welding condition settings and parameter adjustments based on welding targets, enabling high-quality welding with reduced dependence on individual skills and experience while supporting skills transfer and quality standardization.
Operational Visibility and Data Utilization:
The iWNB integrated welding management software centrally manages welding information and equipment operating status, strengthening quality management and traceability while supporting continuous process improvement.
Benefits*1 and Business Impact
High-Quality Welding and Skills Standardization
“Welding Navigation” and “Welding Concierge” help optimize welding conditions and parameter settings, enabling high-quality welding while reducing reliance on operator experience and skills.
Enhanced Quality Management and Process Improvement
iWNB enables centralized management of welding information and equipment operating data, strengthening quality management and traceability while supporting ongoing process improvement.
Reduced Defects and Rework
Reducing spatter generation by up to 81% helps reduce defects, spatter removal work in downstream processes, and rework.
*1:The stated implementation benefits are estimates provided by the customer. Actual results may vary depending on conditions and operating environments.
Contributions to Sustainability*2
Supporting Skills Transfer and Addressing Labor Shortages
Digitizing the knowledge of experienced welding professionals enables high-quality welding with less dependence on individual expertise, supporting skills transfer and helping address labor shortages across the manufacturing industry.
Reducing Material Waste
High-quality welding and reduced spatter generation help decrease defects, rework, and material waste.
Contributing to Manufacturing for a Decarbonized Society
Supporting the production of products that utilize new materials and manufacturing methods, including electric vehicles and hydrogen-related equipment, contributing to sustainable manufacturing that supports a decarbonized society.
*2:The described contributions are based on individual customer case studies and may vary depending on conditions and operating environments. Similar results are not guaranteed for all implementations.