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A 13-meter high giant pike singing with its mouth wide open now occupies a prime location at the square in front of the Helsinki Music Centre in Helsinki, Finland. The Laulupuut ('Song Trees') artwork, designed by sculptor Reijo Hukkanen, also extends around the pike. The sculpture made of aluminum and steel has proven exceptionally popular. However, both its makers and Hukkanen himself let out a sigh of relief when it was erected in August 2012.

Manual welding, MIG welding, Welding art, Welder, Welding inspiration

What is the real cost of a weld? Kemppi's comparison of laser, MAG and TIG welding goes beyond welding speed to examine the factors that shape production costs, from labour hours and consumables to heat input, finishing and rework. Discover how seemingly small differences can add up across thousands of welds, freeing production capacity, improving efficiency and strengthening the business case for laser welding.

Laser welding

Rapid Welding has worked with Kemppi since the company opened in 1990. Co-founder and Managing Director Roy Edwards highlighted the principles behind that 36-year partnership, from choosing the right welding solution and supporting equipment throughout its life to addressing the skills shortage and finding the right place for automation and laser welding.

Cooperation, Partners

Требования к безопасности при сварке становятся все более строгими. Уровень опасности в зоне дуги остается неизменным, однако современные условия труда предполагают продолжительную работу в течение длительных смен и в тесных помещениях, что приводит к накоплению воздействия. Сварочные СИЗ должны рассматриваться как защита для сварщика и как доказательство соответствия требованиям. В компании Kemppi средства индивидуальной защиты для обеспечения безопасности при сварке разрабатываются и проходят практическую проверку на основе четких требований, отзывов сварщиков, а также подтвержденного соответствия Регламенту ЕС 2016/425 о СИЗ, процедурам маркировки CE и соответствующим стандартам EN.

Welding safety, Work safety, Welding helmet

Eurosatory 2026 highlighted a clear shift in modern defence manufacturing. While defence systems are becoming more digital, networked, and autonomous, their foundation remains physical. From armoured vehicles and artillery to industrial resilience, welding quality, steel structures, and production discipline remain paramount to defence readiness.

MIG welding, TIG welding, Defence, Future welding, Eurosatory 2026

The AITOOLS1 webinar explored how AI-assisted process control, machine vision, synchronized data, and machine learning models are advancing robotic welding automation, improving quality management, traceability, and production flexibility for demanding industrial production.

AI, Traceability, AI-assisted welding, Automated welding, Welding quality, Robotic welding

Critical defence and military vessels and marine structures are built for decades of demanding service. This article explores what 'built to last' means in welding, from harsh-condition reliability and repeatable weld quality to traceability across long vessel lifecycles.

Defence, Military , Welding, Manual welding