TPi May 2019

Products & developments

Mobile application enhances welding quality control and Industry 4.0 integration

Kemppi has launched a mobile application for its WeldEye universal welding management software. The application, for Android devices, acts as a mobile user interface for the cloud-based software and offers a new set of Industry 4.0 tools for welding professionals to manage welding quality, production processes and productivity in a more efficient way. The app is compatible with the Kemppi FastMig product family, or any other welding equipment model or brand with the use of adapters. The connection between the WeldEye app and welding equipment is established with a digital connectivity module that collects welding data and enables wireless data transfer via Bluetooth. The app then uploads the data into the WeldEye cloud service via Wi-Fi or mobile network. The app can also be used only for browsing welding procedure specifica-

The mobile application acts as a pocket- sized library of welding procedure specifications

Welders can receive and complete digital work orders with their mobile phones

welds, including heat input values when welding data is collected.” Juhana Enqvist, Kemppi’s CDO, commented, “Paperless production becomes a reality with WeldEye. The new digital work order functionality, WPS accessibility on the go, and WeldEye’s real-time integration APIs to companies’ ERP/MES systems bring Industry 4.0 closer to our customers.” The collection of digital welding data and verification against digitally stored WPSs has many benefits. Real-time quality control improves productivity, as quality deviations can be identified and fixed without delay. Companies with global manufacturing and supplies can be sure that they meet the requirements of different welding standards and global sales. The WeldEye app is available for download free of charge on mobile devices with Android 6.0 or above, from Google Play. Its use requires an active Kemppi WeldEye account. Kemppi Oy – Finland www.kemppi.com

tions. “The welders can easily access their company’s WPS library with their mobile phones,” said Kemppi product manager Vesa Tiilikka. “They can also receive digital work orders, report work progress, and get feedback on their

WeldEye’s digital connectivity module connects with any welding equipment brand

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