Under the wave of intelligent manufacturing, welding robot manufacturers are relying on the trinity technology system of "perception-decision-execution" to reshape the welding process. Through the fusion of line laser sensing, 3D visual imaging and intelligent algorithms, such companies have created an intelligent system that can dynamically analyze the characteristics of 3D workpieces and independently plan the welding path - based on multi-modal sensing data fusion technology, the equipment can not only accurately capture complex curved surface welds, but also automatically adapt key parameters such as current and voltage and welding speed according to the process database, and complete the whole process from intelligent positioning to precise welding.
At this stage, although the field is in the industrialization introduction period, the market competition pattern is gradually clear. According to the research of the Advanced Industry Research Institute (GGII), benefiting from the significant growth of demand for high-precision welding in new energy vehicles, aerospace and other industries, the growth rate of the number of new enterprises in the industry has exceeded 40% in the past two years, especially in high value-added scenarios such as automobile body welding and power battery packs. The industry predicts that the next three years will usher in a stage of key technology differentiation, and enterprises with multi-source information fusion and independent decision-making algorithms are expected to occupy the competitive high ground.
It is worth noting that the technology roadmap of leading companies has identified two major directions: first, the development of multi-material compatible systems, and the use of reinforcement learning algorithms to achieve adaptive welding of steel, aluminum, dissimilar metals and composite materials; The second is to build an online compensation system, through real-time monitoring and parameter optimization of the welding process, even if the workpiece deformation of ±1mm is encountered, the operation accuracy of 0.1mm can still be maintained. These breakthroughs are promoting the transformation of the welding process from the traditional "technician experience-led" to "intelligent data-driven", and enterprises that have mastered the core perception decision-making technology have built technical barriers in the wave of intelligent manufacturing upgrading.
In terms of product form, high-precision multi-joint robots still occupy the mainstream of the welding automation market, and their repeated positioning accuracy and load capacity are suitable for heavy-duty welding scenarios. However, collaborative robots are gradually expanding the boundaries of welding applications, and with the characteristics of modular deployment and human-machine collaborative operation, they have opened up a new track in subdivided fields such as precision electronic components and lightweight structural parts. The following will systematically sort out the main players in the field of intelligent welding robots in China and their technical characteristics.
1. Cross-border robots
Main products: CRA series robots and intelligent welding workstations
Technical features:
CRA series cobots have a ±0.02mm repeatability accuracy, equipped with an anti-shake algorithm, a motion stop jitter < 0.4mm, and support 5-level collision detection and magnetic brake safety mechanism (braking within 18ms after power failure, position offset ≤1mm);
Magnetic base + lightweight design, which can be fixed in narrow spaces such as hull and steel frame with one click, and flexibly realize horizontal/vertical/arc welding, suitable for complex scenarios of ships and steel structures;
Ability to innovate:
The self-developed intelligent welding process package opens up the mainstream welding machine protocols at home and abroad, integrates 6 pendulum welding modes such as three-dimensional triangle and zigzag and multi-layer and multi-channel welding functions, and adapts to medium and heavy plates and special-shaped workpieces;
The cross-border welding button box provides great flexibility and convenience for the debugging of the welding scheme, and the robot is accurately controlled by the joystick, which can quickly record the point and generate the welding trajectory, which greatly reduces the difficulty of welding teaching.
Innovative hoisting synchronous welding solution, 10 CR10 robots work together, the speed is 3 times that of manual work, covering the whole process of welding inside and outside the steel frame.
Market performance: Yuejiang Robot has shipped more than 80,000 units worldwide, served more than 80 Fortune 500 companies, and ranked first in exports for 7 consecutive years, and is used in 3C electronics, automobile manufacturing, food and beverage, medical surgery and other fields. Relying on the deep process accumulation of welding machine manufacturers and system integrators, as well as its strong agency channels, Yuejiang collaborative welding robots have been successfully implemented in South Korea, Japan, Eastern Europe, the United States, South America and other countries and regions.
2.Qianjiang robot
Main product: QJR-W series welding robot
Technical features: QJR-W series realizes complex welding tasks through multi-degree of freedom and multi-axis linkage technology, and is equipped with a self-developed control system to effectively improve welding accuracy and efficiency.
Innovation ability: Focusing on the field of multi-joint welding robots, we have made key technological breakthroughs in the research and development of intelligent control algorithms and flexible production systems.
Market performance: Relying on cost-effective advantages and technical support system, the products are widely used in the automobile manufacturing and metal processing industries, and the market share continues to rise.
3. Estun Robot
Main product: ERB series welding robot
Technical features: ERB series adopts independent servo control system, excellent dynamic response, outstanding arc welding process accuracy, and supports high-complexity welding scenarios.
Innovation ability: Deepen research and development around core control technology, and combine big data and cloud computing to realize the intelligent upgrade of the welding process.
Market performance: With brand competitiveness and cost-effective advantages, the domestic and foreign markets have expanded simultaneously, and it has firmly ranked in the head camp of welding robots.
4.EFORT Robot
Main product: ERT series welding robot
Technical characteristics: ERT series integrates international advanced welding technology, the stability and durability of the equipment are remarkable, and the automatic arc welding process is particularly prominent.
Innovation ability: Through the coordinated development of technology introduction and independent innovation, we will focus on breaking through the integration ability of control system and intelligent welding process.
Market performance: Win global customers with product reliability and service network, and maintain a leading position in the mid-to-high-end industrial welding market.
5. With The Sky Robot
Main product: PTECH-RW series welding robot
Technical features: PTECH-RW series is equipped with intelligent welding process system, which supports precision welding of complex paths and has the ability of dynamic trajectory optimization.
Innovation ability: Focus on the integration and innovation of AI technology and welding process, and promote the implementation of intelligent functions such as adaptive welding parameter adjustment.
Market performance: Deeply cultivate the field of home appliance manufacturing and precision equipment, and obtain industry benchmark customer recognition with technical advantages.
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