Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology
Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology

Welding Meets Digitalization

Maximize efficiency through digital innovation

Fraunhofer IPK is driving the digital transformation of welding technology. By combining welding and digitalization, we increase efficiency, improve quality and revolutionize production. Our solutions integrate intelligent welding systems with advanced control software that not only optimizes processes, but also enables greater precision and control.

Our solutions for welding digitization

 

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Welding in Industry 4.0

  • The significance of Industry 4.0 for welding processes
  • Protecting the environment and conserving resources
  • Opportunities on the path to carbon neutrality
Digital Welding in the Age of Industry 4.0
 

Using Data to Optimize Welding Processes

  • 3 Steps to more efficient welding
  • Save up to 70 percent in welding time and 30 percent in welding costs
  • Retrofit solutions are relatively low cost.
Optimizing Welding Processes with Data
 

Welding Structure Simulation

  • Simulate and optimize simple and complex welded assemblies
  • Calculate thermal stress, residual stress, and weld distortion
  • Process window and fixture design
  • Virtual validation to dramatically reduce test costs
Welding Structure Simulation

Read more in FUTUR magazine

 

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FUTUR Article

Welding Technology Meets Artificial Intelligence

Modern additive processes require highly efficient quality assurance methods. Could neural networks be the key?

Welding Technology Meets Artificial Intelligence
 

FUTUR Article

Material Matters

Sustainability is as important as efficiency in welding today. Both can be increased through material selection, lightweight construction methods and, not least, Industry 4.0 processes.

Improve efficiency and sustainability