Future Trends : Weld Eye (Internet of Things)

Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra, Managing Director, Kemppi India.

The Internet of things (stylised Internet of Things or IoT) is the internetworking of physical devices, vehicles (also referred to as “connected devices” and “smart devices”), buildings and other items—embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and network connectivity that enable these objects to collect and exchange data. In 2013 the Global Standards Initiative on Internet of Things (IoT-GSI) defined the IoT as “the infrastructure of the information society.”

The IoT allows objects to be sensed and/or controlled remotely across existing network infrastructure, creating opportunities for more direct integration of the physical world into computer-based systems, and resulting in improved efficiency, accuracy and economic benefit. When IoT is augmented with sensors and actuators, the technology becomes an instance of the more general class of cyber-physical systems, which also encompasses technologies such as smart grids, smart homes, intelligent transportation and smart cities. Each thing is uniquely identifiable through its embedded computing system but is able to interoperate within the existing Internet infrastructure. Experts estimate that the IoT will consist of almost 50 billion objects by 2020.

Typically, IoT is expected to offer advanced connectivity of devices, systems, and services that goes beyond machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and covers a variety of protocols, domains, and applications. The interconnection of these embedded devices (including smart objects), is expected to usher in automation in nearly all fields, while also enabling advanced applications like a smart grid, and expanding to the areas such as smart cities.

The Welding industry is no different.

• Today 80% of the Welding Machine is electronic.
• The size of the market is $ 9724 million.
• 50 billion devices to be connected by 2020 ( as written above )

The internet changed the way of working by connecting all the PCs of the world – as a matter of fact, Kemppi created the “Internet of Welding.”

With each passing minute, thousands of welds are welded all over the world at an increasing pace in even larger and more complex projects. Each weld is integral to the quality, and thus safety of the construction, and everyone close to it. All in all, welding is a big responsibility – and you are never far from a weld.

WeldEye is a universal solution to manage welding production. A balanced combination of software, hardware and cloud service, WeldEye creates value through insight: Insight into WPS compliant welding quality, production progress, personnel qualifications and much more.

DRIVING VALUE CREATION

Knowing your welds is key, but knowing only takes you half way. Systemizing your knowledge turns it into insight. Analyzing and documenting your insight creates value. WeldEye is built for this exact purpose – to create value for everyone involved in and affected by welding.

SIMPLIFICATION
WeldEye simplifies your welding documentation process and cuts overhead costs.

CONTROL
WeldEye offers full traceability and documentation from start to finish, making sure you are always on top of your welding projects.

KNOWLEDGE-DRIVEN EFFICIENCY
WeldEye boosts your efficiency by reducing the need for repair work. With more information available you can make better and quicker decisions.

UNIVERSAL SOLUTION
WeldEye fits all welding equipment brands, is available globally and in multiple languages. It can easily integrated into existing IT solutions, or accessed through cloud-based solution.

FUTURE-PROOF TECHNOLOGY
WeldEye is built on cutting edge technology and IT security, and is automatically updated when new standards are introduced.