Lincoln Electric Develops Virtual Reality Welding Simulator

Lincoln Electric (Cleveland) has developed the VRTEX 360 virtual welding system, which incorporates technology the company recently acquired from VRSim Inc., an East Harford, CT-based developer of training software and graphic simulation for industry and academia.
The Virtual Reality Arc Welding (VRAW) training solution provides a “virtual” hands-on training experience. Students can complete more passes using the system than with traditional training. The virtual-reality training also provides real-time, welding-technique feedback similar to a video game to trainers and students.
The VRTEX 360 feeds computer-generated data with a virtual welding gun and helmet equipped with internal monitors. The student practices welding in virtual environments, including simulated welding-booth training environments or field-welding applications. Training using the VRTEX 360 can be conducted in various settings, including classrooms, an important consideration especially for schools and training centers with limited resources and shop space. The virtual welding system also saves energy and reduces the use of costly materials.
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