TPT March 2021

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Harald Scherleitner becomes new vice-president at the European Welding Association

HARALD Scherleitner, global director for sales and marketing at Fronius Business Unit Perfect Welding, has been voted in as the new vice-president by members of the European Welding Association (EWA). His appointment, which runs until 2022, will see Mr Scherleitner take a key role in shaping the umbrella organisation for the European welding technology industry. “The EWA has a significant role in advancing welding technology in Europe as well as globally, and I am delighted that I will now be able to play my part in this important work as vice-president,” said Mr Scherleitner. Sustainability is one area of concern that lies particularly close to his heart: “Energy-saving, durable, repairable and adaptable welding systems and equipment that effectively protect not only the environment but also the health of welders – these are all part of the welding technology of the future. “Digitisation is continually opening up new potential to enable more sustainable working practices. It is up to us to identify this potential and ensure it

can find its way to the factory floor and other welding environments.” Mr Scherleitner began his career at Fronius in 1994, initially acting as an area sales manager for welding technology before taking charge of the Business Unit Perfect Charging. Finally, in 2016, Mr Scherleitner returned to Fronius Perfect Welding – as head of the business unit for sales and marketing. The European Welding Association was founded in 1987 and has its headquarters in Paris, France. The trade association brings together manufacturers of welding equipment and welding consumables from across Europe and associations from the welding industry. The technical committees of the EWA are involved in the development of relevant standards and European Directives. Subsequent to the General Meeting, the EWA Management Team for the 2020/2021 financial year has been confirmed: Robert Stöckl (EWM, Germany) will take over as president, followed by vice-presidents Harald Scherleitner (Fronius, Austria), Deger

Mr Scherleitner has been appointed as the new vice-president of the EWA

Elove (MAGMA, Turkey) and Luca Manzini (ANASTA, Italy), and general manager Guy Missiaen (France). EWA 2020 also instituted a new group of European manufacturers that will focus on protecting health and safety for welders. At the same time, a number of new members joined the association: Kemper, Nederman and Optrel. European Welding Association www.european-welding.org

Lincoln Electric introduces innovative welding app

LINCOLN Electric ® has introduced a new app that takes the guesswork out of preventative maintenance and ensures optimal performance from the Ranger ® welder/generator. The NEXTime App connects to most Lincoln Electric Ranger welder generators from up to 15ft or more away to provide real-time data and alerts for the machine. This eliminates guesswork and confusion about equip- ment maintenance, and helps to be fully prepared for the job, especially in the field. The NEXTime App performs several functions such as monitoring battery and fuel status, providing maintenance

alerts, creating maintenance logs, providing maintenance in- structions and locating service and distribution facilities, and managing an unlimited number in a fleet of machines. The app can be downloaded from iTunes or Google Play and

The app connects to most Lincoln Electric Rangers welder generators

requires install of the NEXTime Wireless Module inside the engine drive – a simple process that takes just minutes. The NEXTime App is currently compatible with Lincoln Electric’s Ranger 225, 250 and 305 models. The 260MPX and 330MPX models are currently designed with maintenance screens as part of the user interface,

and will be compatible with the NEXTime App at a later date. For more information about the NEXTime App and the NEXTime Wireless Module Installation Kit, visit: www.lincolnelectric.com/nextimeapp. Lincoln Electric www.lincolnelectric.com

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