The seminar concluded successfully | Inlike made further efforts in innovation to bring new vitality to the welding industry

From May 24 to 26, 2024, the "Welding Equipment Key Components Products and Technology Seminar" was successfully held in Tianshui, Gansu Province, co-hosted by the Expert Committee of the Welding Equipment Branch of the China Welding Association and the Electric Welding Technology Professional Committee of the China Electrotechnical Society, and organized by Tianshui 213 Electric Appliance Group Co., Ltd. The seminar aimed to establish a communication platform for the entire welding equipment and supporting components industry chain—the supply chain—upstream and downstream. This conference provided an opportunity for welding equipment manufacturers to efficiently select outstanding component suppliers and for outstanding component manufacturers to effectively promote their products. Bringing together industry experts, scholars, and company representatives, the seminar discussed the latest developments, cutting-edge technologies, and market trends in key welding equipment components. As a major event in the welding industry, the seminar attracted significant attention and participation from both inside and outside the industry.

During the conference, Tangshan Yinglai Technology Co., Ltd., a leading welding company, was invited to participate. Mr. Zhao Zhijun, the company's Deputy General Manager, delivered a special report entitled "The Current Status and Prospects of Laser Weld Seam Tracking Products and Technologies."

Specifically, the history of seam tracking technology can be traced back to the 1960s. With the continuous advancement of industrial manufacturing technology, people have gradually realized its importance in improving welding quality and efficiency.

Mr. Zhao Zhijun first introduced the basic principles, application areas, and market status of laser seam tracking technology. He emphasized that laser seam tracking, as a key component of welding equipment, plays an important role in improving welding quality and increasing production efficiency. With the rapid development of the welding industry, laser seam tracking technology will also usher in broader application prospects.

Mr. Zhao Zhijun then conducted an in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities currently facing the welding industry.

Currently, there are many well-known seam tracking brands on the market, and fierce competition has formed among these brands. Some internationally renowned brands have captured a certain market share with their advanced technology and rich experience. At the same time, domestic brands are also continuously striving to improve their technology and product quality, and are gradually emerging in the market.

He pointed out that with the deepening advancement of Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing, the welding industry has an increasingly urgent demand for intelligent, automated, and efficient processes. Laser seam tracking technology, a key means of achieving intelligent and automated welding processes, is poised to become a key driver of the welding industry's transformation and upgrading. For example, Tangshan Yinglai's Yinglai laser vision seam tracking system has earned widespread customer trust and acclaim thanks to its high precision, high efficiency, and stable performance.

For welding thick-walled pipe straight and circumferential seams, Yinglai's laser vision sensor detects weld position information online. A PLC control system adjusts the welding head position in real time, enabling automated upgrades to specialized submerged arc pipe welding machines. Furthermore, the Yinglai tracking system automatically corrects welding deviations in real time, meeting the requirements of multi-layer, multi-pass welding. This reduces the difficulty and intensity of manual labor, improves welding efficiency, and successfully addresses the challenges of automated welding of thick-walled pipes.

Notably, weld seam tracking technology has been widely adopted in numerous fields, including power generation, new energy, aviation and railway, shipbuilding, rail transit, pipeline engineering, containers, and storage tanks, providing strong support for the development of industrial manufacturing.

However, while the welding industry is experiencing rapid growth, bottlenecks have emerged, including high labor costs, inadequate market price regulation, lagging talent development and education, and difficulties faced by industry associations, enterprises, and educational institutions in establishing a new industry-education integration system. These issues not only hinder the healthy development of the welding industry but also limit its role in the national economy.

Looking ahead, Mr. Zhao Zhijun stated that with the continuous emergence of new materials and processes, laser seam tracking technology will continue to upgrade and evolve. In the future, industry associations, enterprises, and educational institutions will establish a new industry-education integration model to promote innovation and development in talent development, meet society's diverse needs, and make greater contributions to social prosperity and progress. We can also look forward to more intelligent and efficient welding solutions, as well as more environmentally friendly and energy-saving production methods. Furthermore, with the transformation and upgrading of the global manufacturing industry, laser seam tracking technology will play a greater role globally, driving the entire welding industry to higher levels of development.

This seminar, reviewing the past, focusing on the present, and looking forward to the future, is of great significance in guiding new trends and developments in the welding industry, enhancing communication and exchange among enterprises, and promoting high-quality development of the welding industry. As a leading company in the industry, Yinglai Technology participated in this seminar and delivered a special report, not only showcasing its innovative achievements in laser weld tracking technology, but also providing a platform for industry exchange and cooperation. In the future, Yinglai Technology will continue to promote the intelligent and automated development of large-scale structural welding in my country through technological innovation, incorporating intelligent manufacturing into its corporate mission.