Vocational education is a cornerstone for sustainable and viable economic development. It contributes to the achievement of all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and thus promotes an economically, socially and ecologically sustainable way of life. Well-educated people have better chances of finding decent employment and securing their livelihoods. The availability of qualified skilled workers strengthens…
Welding is a vital technique used in various industries to join metal parts permanently. From constructing skyscrapers to manufacturing intricate machinery, welding plays a crucial role in creating durable and structurally sound products. However, there is not just one welding process. In fact, there are several methods, each with its own set of characteristics and applications. In this blog…
The industrial welding industry is facing a global shortage of skilled workers, with the number of welders in the UK alone having fallen by a quarter in just five years. What’s more, half of the nation’s current welders are expected to retire by 2027, creating up to 36,000 additional vacancies nationwide. This lack of skilled…
The UK has had a housing issue for years, with the region reporting a backlog of 4.3 million missing homes when compared to the typical European nation. This is largely driven by a lack of skilled workers, with welders included within this number. Of course, the shortage of qualified welders is also a global issue,…
There are numerous issues associated with traditional welding and welding training, from those that are technical in nature to others that revolve around costs and safety. For example, traditional welding is known to be inefficient and costly, creating a scenario where programs don’t offer the requisite value for money. Traditional welding training is also not…
The challange The Jordanian population is young and growing fast. The country has received a high number of refugees. Due to these two factors, both the vocational training system and the labour market are facing a challenge. Although skilled workers in the crafts sector are urgently needed, Jordanian young people consider crafts to be unattractive.…
Soldamatic’s patented and market leading training solution is the first of its type to leverage augmented reality, enabling users to learn welding safely while benefiting from higher levels of knowledge retention. At the heart of this training solution is HyperReal-Sim™, which is an exclusive and cutting-edge feature that delivers the most realistic training experience outside of…
Whats new in Soldamatic 2023 As the needs and challenges of the industrial welding industry continue to evolve, so too do the product offerings and training solutions at Soldamatic. For example, there remains a global shortage of welders, while current training methods are inadequate for engaging the next generation of workers. Similarly, traditional welding training programs…
Despite the centre of numerous and bizarre conspiracy theories, Industry 4.0 merely represents a natural evolution in how we develop, produce and deliver products. In this respect, it’s the fourth generation that has occurred in manufacturing, while it looks to optimise the digitisation of industry and manufacturing and build on the technologies introduced during Industry 3.0.…
Soldamatic – Get to know our complete solution around the topic “digital welder qualification” in theory and practice! Finding qualified junior staff in the skilled trades is one of our major challenges. Especially in the field of metal trades, a huge demand for well-trained skilled workers stands in contrast to the lack of young talents.…
