EWM is taking a holistic approach
to shaping the future of welding
technology. The full-service
provider from
the Westerwald region
of Germany is focusing on intelligent
automation, digital networking and
sustainable
process solutions. In this
interview, Thomas Häusle, Chief
Business Officer (CBO) at EWM, explains
how an
industry in transition can master
technological, ecological and
personnel challenges.
Welding technology has developed
rapidly in recent years – from
automation to AI-supported systems.
How
do you assess the current
developments in the welding market,
and which trends do you consider to
be the
most significant?
The industry is currently undergoing
profound change. Welding technology
is becoming increasingly
intelligent –
through automated processes, digital
networking and the integration of AI.
This is no longer just
about robotics, but
about the systemic development of the
entire process.
Applications such as EWM React
allow complex tasks to be performed
in a material-specific and reproducible
manner – regardless of the operator's
level of experience. This increases
process reliability and reduces errors.
Digitalisation is providing a further
boost: the networking of all components – from the power source to quality
control – is creating new opportunities
for monitoring and optimisation.
The use of artificial intelligence is
particularly forward-looking. It evaluates
process data, recognises patterns
and provides targeted support for
parameterisation. This turns experience
into a systematically usable resource.
AI is intended to make work easier, not
replace it. The goal remains to achieve
the highest quality efficiently and
safely – for every material and
every application.
Welding technology is becoming
increasingly intelligent – thanks to
automated processes, digital
networking
and the integration of AI.
Sustainability is an increasingly
important issue. To what extent
do energy efficiency and emission
reduction play a role in the welding
industry, and how is EWM responding
to these challenges?
Energy efficiency and emission reduction – especially with regard to welding
fumes –are key factors in modern
welding technology. They not only
influence the environmental balance, but
also economic efficiency &
occupational safety.
EWM takes a holistic approach here.
Our modern inverter power sources
are particularly energy-efficient and
significantly reduce power consumption
compared to conventional devices –
without compromising welding
quality or
process stability. This is complemented
by sophisticated cooling systems that
minimise heat loss and
extend the service life of the devices.
But sustainable technology does not
end with the device: it begins with the
right process selection, continues
with
intelligent control and is expressed in the
digital networking of the entire welding
infrastructure. Systems
such as ewm
Xnet create transparency regarding
consumption and enable targeted
optimisation. Integrated
welding fume
extraction systems are also part of
our standard equipment – because
sustainable welding always
means
health protection.
The shortage of skilled workers is a
major challenge for many industries,
including welding technology.
How
do you see the impact on the market
and what solutions does EWM offer
to meet the demand for
qualified specialists while driving innovation
forward?
The industry is facing a paradigm shift – both technologically and culturally.
At EWM, we are pursuing four key
approaches to counteract the shortage of
skilled workers: Firstly, we are increasing
the attractiveness of the
profession
through modern working environments
and flexible development paths. Secondly,
we are focusing
on practical and digitally
supported training formats – from virtual
welding trainers to AI-supported fault
analysis.
Thirdly, we make targeted use
of automation to relieve skilled workers
and direct their focus to value-adding
tasks.
And fourthly, we see digitalisation
as the key to increasing efficiency:
with ewm Xnet, we network the entire
f
leet –
and translate data into concrete
recommendations for action.
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