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it to help welders retrain on a new welding process or new product and to teach people how to use robotics for welding processes . It can also be used to help engineering companies who are having issues welding a certain component ; they can use the system to develop new techniques rather than wasting material ,” continued Cauchi .
He sees augmented reality technology potential for applications such as cobot programming ( e . g . cobots with welding torches that can mimic the movement of a welder ’ s hand etc .).
Sustainable solutions
EWM has embraced sustainability in its products , processes and operations . Many of its welding processes are patented and designed to save energy , materials and time . They also reportedly reduce welding fume emissions , by up to 75 %, to make welding more sustainable .
“ In today ’ s world , manufacturing companies have to recognise sustainability as a primary factor for success . This includes always looking around for further optimisation potential ,” said Susanne Szczesny-Oßing , CEO of EWM .
EWM ’ s BlueEvolution ® sustainability initiative is designed to support the reduction of CO₂ emissions . After all , it told ISMR , a weld can only be perfect if the welding process conserves energy and raw materials . It highlighted the forceArc ® XQ and forceArc ® puls XQ welding processes that feature a significantly lower included angle in comparison to standard welding processes . This , it explained , means fewer welding passes , reduced weld volume , faster weld times and reduced wire consumption .
“ With our resource-saving inverter technology and energy-reducing joining processes , we unite economic efficiency and eco-friendly techniques . We launched the BlueEvolution ® sustainability initiative at
Robots on EWM ’ s stand at Essen .
SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN back in 2009 . Sustainability was the theme of our stand then . We have since won awards for our sustainability efforts . The subject is more topical now and we have already launched the third generation of our fume extraction torches , complying with the latest regulations ,” commented Alan Cauchi .
EWM ’ s commitment to sustainability
Even very large components can be produced using automation .
can also be seen at its factory premises in Mündersbach , Germany . It generates its own energy with its own co-generation power plant : its waste heat supplies the heating grid and provides new and existing buildings with heat . It has also electrified its fleet of forklifts and added additional electric vehicles to the company fleet . At present , six charging stations with twelve charging points can be found on its company premises . In the future , it wishes to outfit the roof surfaces of the factory buildings with a solar power system following completion of the structural analysis . It has also changed to more environmentally friendly packaging .
The EWM eXperience
EWM is now offering a new digital expert platform for anything to do with welding .
With its own microsite , the new platform completes EWM ’ s online range with exclusive content , including practical videos with solutions for various materials , plate thicknesses and welding positions . EWM eXperience is about providing specific , detailed instructions and explanations that provide professional welders with added value in their day-to-day business . The platform also offers events such as webinars and expert posts that those interested can access to find out about the trending themes in welding .
“ The ‘ living ’ platform will also continue to grow : EWM eXperience will be constantly updated with additional expert knowledge and expanded to include new materials and solutions . All content is free to access via a free user account ,” concluded EWM .
With this , the Mündersbach-based family company continues to expand its portfolio as a full-service provider for all areas of welding . n
State Minister for Climate Protection , Katrin Eder , visited EWM GmbH on 31 August 2023 . www . ewm-group . com / en /
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