ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has unveiled WeldCloud Notes, a cloud-based document management solution designed to streamline welding procedure documentation and compliance. The new software joins ESAB’s Digital Solutions suite, offering fabricators a centralized platform for managing critical welding qualifications and procedures.
Comprehensive Compliance Management
WeldCloud Notes addresses four key industry challenges: maintaining quality standards, simplifying document review, generating qualification records, and tracking certification expirations. The system supports major construction codes including ASME VIII and B31.3, along with international welding standards like ISO 15614-1 and AWS D.11. By digitizing these processes, ESAB aims to help manufacturers avoid costly requalification expenses and compliance issues.
Acquisition-Driven Innovation
The software originated from ESAB’s acquisition of Portugal-based WeldNote, founded by welding engineer Tiago Pereira and software developer Pedro Pereira. Both brothers have joined ESAB’s digital team while continuing to lead product development from Portugal. “We wanted to eliminate administrative burdens and human errors in welding documentation,” explained Tiago Pereira. “ESAB’s vision for digital solutions perfectly matched our goals.”
Operational Benefits Across Organizations
WeldCloud Notes delivers distinct advantages for different roles within manufacturing organizations:
- Quality managers gain real-time visibility into production status across multiple facilities
- Welding engineers can quickly search and compare project requirements against existing qualifications
Production teams benefit from automated alerts for expiring certifications
The system also tracks individual welder performance and equipment calibration records, helping identify training needs and maintenance requirements.
As the welding industry continues its digital transformation, ESAB’s WeldCloud Notes represents a strategic move to modernize documentation processes. The company plans ongoing feature enhancements, including advanced joint diagram creation tools, to further reduce manual tasks in welding operations.
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