Welding Software: Revolutionise Your Fabrication Workflow

Modern fabrication workflows depend on dozens of closely interlinked processes — from plate nesting and cutting through to welding, quality assurance, and documentation. Disruption at any point has a direct knock-on effect across the entire chain. ESAB's InduSuite portfolio of digital software solutions gives fabricators a single platform to monitor, control, and optimise every stage — regardless of equipment brand.

What Is ESAB InduSuite?

InduSuite is ESAB's brand-agnostic portfolio of welding and fabrication software applications. It covers the full fabrication workflow — cutting, welding, quality assurance, documentation, fleet management, and robotic programming — on a single connected platform. Because InduSuite is brand-agnostic, it works with ESAB equipment and with other manufacturers' machines, making it practical for mixed-fleet operations.

InduSuite delivers three core benefits:

• Simplicity — a single, easy-to-use interface to access all operational data and documents
• Real-time insight — live performance data, traceability, and workforce accountability across every workstation
• Control — an unprecedented level of oversight and management across the entire metal fabrication operation

The Challenges InduSuite Is Built to Solve

Shortage of skilled welders

Finding and retaining experienced welders is one of the most pressing challenges facing the fabrication industry. As experienced welders retire, the pipeline of qualified replacements is not keeping pace. InduSuite helps manage this challenge by digitising welding procedures, guiding less experienced operators through WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) compliance, and reducing reliance on individual expertise for consistent results.

Weld quality and compliance

Clients demand adherence to WPS requirements, and quality control testing is a constant overhead. With real-time weld data monitoring, InduSuite allows quality managers to identify non-compliance during welding rather than after — reducing the need for destructive testing and costly rework.

Productivity under pressure

Large projects and tight deadlines create constant pressure to cut and weld faster. Without data, productivity bottlenecks are difficult to identify and even harder to address. InduSuite makes performance visible — by shift, by operator, by machine, and by material — so decisions are based on evidence rather than assumption.

Unplanned downtime

Downtime can occur at any stage of a project. InduSuite monitors equipment health in real time, enabling service and maintenance teams to identify issues early, plan preventive maintenance, and avoid unscheduled stoppages — from anywhere in the world.

Documentation overhead

Manual documentation is time-consuming, error-prone, and increasingly burdensome as regulations evolve. InduSuite automates documentation of welding parameters, operator qualifications, and procedure records, replacing spreadsheets and paper-based processes with a fully traceable digital system.

The InduSuite Product Suite

WeldCloud Productivity — welding data monitoring and analytics

WeldCloud Productivity connects your welding power sources — ESAB and other brands via the WeldCloud Universal Connector — to a secure, cloud-based welding analytics platform. It logs current, voltage, wire feed speed, and other key parameters for every weld seam produced, allowing production and operations managers to:

• Track welding productivity by shift, operator, material, or power source
• Identify and eliminate productivity bottlenecks with real data
• Monitor filler metal consumption and compare against projections
• Review arc-on time and identify underperforming workstations
• Generate automatic documentation, eliminating manual data entry

WeldCloud Productivity supports MIG/MAG, TIG, Stick, and SAW welding processes. The WeldCloud Universal Connector extends connectivity to virtually any brand of welding power source, making it practical for operations running mixed equipment fleets.

WeldCloud Notes — welding documentation and procedure management

WeldCloud Notes is a cloud-based platform for managing all welding documentation — Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) — with full code compliance checking built in. Supported standards include ASME IX, AWS D1.1, AWS B2.1, ISO 15614-1, and ISO 9606-1.

WPSs written in WeldCloud Notes are automatically checked for compliance, eliminating the risk of procedural errors that only surface at audit or inspection. Role-based permissions and multi-company support make it suitable for large corporations and smaller fabrication businesses alike.

WeldCloud Assembly — production planning and weld traceability

WeldCloud Assembly is an IoT-enabled cloud platform for tracking every project, part, and weld through a fabrication facility. It connects directly to welding equipment on the shop floor to capture weld parameters in real time, and alerts supervisors immediately if any weld falls outside WPS requirements. Drawings, base materials, filler metals, welder assignments, inspector records, and NDT requirements are all maintained in a single traceable system.

WeldCloud Fleet — equipment monitoring and maintenance management

WeldCloud Fleet is designed for service and maintenance managers responsible for larger fleets of welding equipment across one or multiple sites. Key capabilities include:

• Arc time monitoring per welding station
• Service, maintenance, and calibration scheduling with automated reminders
• Remote software upgrades across the fleet — no manual configuration required
• GPS location tracking for mobile welding equipment
• Event logs for early detection and notification of equipment issues

CutCloud — cutting machine performance and analytics

CutCloud is a web-based data management platform that automatically reports on the efficiency and productivity of your cutting operations in real time. It monitors how cutting machines are performing, tracks uptime and downtime, and helps predict when maintenance is required — from any location. For operations running ESAB plasma or oxy-fuel cutting systems, CutCloud provides the cutting-side equivalent of WeldCloud Productivity.

COLUMBUS — CAD/CAM nesting software for cutting optimisation

COLUMBUS is ESAB's powerful CAD/CAM nesting software for plasma, oxy-fuel, laser, and waterjet cutting systems. It optimises part nesting to maximise plate utilisation, reducing material waste and cutting costs. Key features include:

• Fully automated batch order nesting across multiple machines
• Improved nesting algorithm delivering an average 6% material saving
• Automatic recognition of parts that may tilt during cutting, preventing torch collisions
• Full integration with ESAB cutting systems to exploit advanced process technologies including Enhanced Hole Technology for bolt-ready plasma holes
• Production data calculation based on tool and process technology data

Real-World Results

InduSuite has delivered measurable improvements for fabricators across Europe and beyond:

• An Italian manufacturer of agricultural equipment gained 6,000 additional hours of welding time after implementing InduSuite
• A Finnish manufacturer of mining equipment increased arc-on time to 20% — approximately double the industry average
• A Brazilian petrochemical company saved thousands of hours of engineering time while improving weld quality and reducing procedural risk

Case study: Parat Halvorsen

Parat Halvorsen, a leading Norwegian manufacturer of industrial boilers, transformed its production process with ESAB's advanced plasma cutting technology and digital solutions. The results included faster cutting speeds, significantly improved cut precision, and a safer, quieter working environment — with notable reductions in grinding time and noise levels. Dome fabrication accuracy improved, and the overall workflow became more efficient from plate to finished component.

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Getting Started with InduSuite

InduSuite applications are available as cloud-based subscriptions, requiring no on-site servers or software installation. COLUMBUS and OCTOPUZ (offline robotic programming) are installed applications for operations that require local deployment. All applications are available individually or as a bundled suite.

To explore the full InduSuite portfolio, request a demo, or discuss which applications are right for your operation, visit the ESAB InduSuite page or contact your local ESAB representative.