Imacreate Co., Ltd. has released “WeldNext,” next-generation welding training software, as a joint venture with Kobe Steel, Ltd. ‘s Welding Division and Kobelco Welding Techno Co., Ltd.
(Quoted from the website)
“WeldNext” is a product planned and developed under the leadership of Imacreate. For the welding simulation aspect, Kobe Steel’s Welding Division and Kobelco Welding Techno, which have been involved in training welding personnel for over 60 years, collaborated on the development. The two companies have previously jointly provided VR welding training.
This product allows users to perform welding virtually while visually inspecting the actual work environment and jigs, improving spatial awareness and posture accuracy, which were difficult to achieve with VR alone.
Furthermore, remote instruction capabilities are available. Under network conditions, instructors in different locations can enter the same virtual space and monitor and provide guidance on welding status in real time. This can also be used to build training systems that extend beyond individual locations, such as overseas factories.
(A demonstration of welding using a virtual base material and torch while remaining in the real world.)
(Remote mode where an instructor provides welding guidance from a remote location)
Furthermore, the system includes a function to record and save the welding procedures of skilled workers within a VR space. This digitizes skills and know-how that tend to be highly individualized, creating an environment where beginners can refer to them repeatedly at any time.
In addition, we also offer pipe welding training, supporting the acquisition of advanced skills such as posture control, torch angle, and welding sequence.
(You can record your work in a network environment and save/play it back on the server.)
(Pursuing a realistic depiction of welding work)
The predecessor VR welding training software, “NUP Welding,” will be discontinued with the launch of WeldNext. Existing users will see the report logging function terminated upon contract expiration, but the application itself will remain available.
“WeldNext” is planned to be a platform that will continuously receive feature additions and updates even after implementation. Product details can be found on the official website.
This article is an English translation of an original Japanese article, translated by the Mogura VR editorial team.
