Canadian automated welding specialist Novarc has launched a fully autonomous TIG welding solution. The company describes the SWR TIPTIG Autonomy as the world’s first fully autonomous TIG welding system.

SWR TIPTIG Autonomy is designed to allow industries such as shipbuilding, nuclear, energy, and clean technology to address skilled labour shortages and improve productivity, safety, and weld quality.

The technology integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver precision and consistency previously unobtainable in TIG welding which has been historically dependent on manual control by skilled welders.

“Novarc’s new AI-driven welding technology is helping Canadian manufacturers build faster and boost their productivity. PacifiCan is proud to invest in innovative companies like Novarc that are creating solutions for industries to help build a stronger Canadian economy and a better future for British Columbians,” said Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada.

“AI is transforming every part of our economy and creating new solutions to tackle challenges here at home and around the globe,” said Paul Choi, Canada’s Parliamentary Secretary for Trade. “Companies like Novarc and their AI powered welding technology demonstrate British Columbia’s tech excellence while improving workers’ safety and productivity, helping establish British Columbia as a North American AI hub.”

“Novarc’s new SWR TIPTIG Autonomy promises to solve challenges being voiced by multiple industry players across Canada, faced with a shortage of skilled welders. It elevates existing TIPTIG capabilities to new heights, made possible by SWR+TIPTIG’s continuous evolution, which has been driven by Novarc’s artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies,” said Soroush Karimzadeh, Novarc Technologies chief executive.