Designed for welders

Finland’s export competitiveness is built on advanced manufacturing expertise. Welding is often seen merely as a production phase. In reality, it is one of the key competitiveness factors of Finnish export industry. Excellent examples can be found in shipbuilding and defense industry, where Finland is truly among the global leaders. In addition, Finland is home to internationally recognized manufacturing companies delivering demanding welded structures, machinery and equipment worldwide. In the energy sector, the requirements become even more demanding. Welded materials often need to withstand corrosion, wear and extremely high temperatures. In these applications, the expertise of welding engineers becomes critical, from selecting the correct filler materials to managing preheating and post-weld heat treatments. Welding affects far more than the quality of a single weld: - productivity - delivery reliability - automation possibilities - manufacturing costs - energy efficiency - and ultimately the overall competitiveness of a company in global export markets. Finland’s competitiveness is not built on cheap labor, but on expertise, automation and high manufacturing quality. To maintain this level of expertise in the future, educational institutions and industry companies both carry a major responsibility in training the next generation of professionals. How do you see it, is the strategic importance of manufacturing technology still underestimated in today’s export industry? -------------------------------------------------------- Suomen vientiteollisuuden kilpailukyky perustuu vahvaan valmistusosaamiseen, korkeaan laatuun ja automaatioon. Hitsaus on paljon enemmän kuin tuotannon työvaihe, se on strateginen kilpailutekijä. Miten te näette, onko valmistusteknologian merkitys suomalaisen vientiteollisuuden kilpailukyvyssä edelleen aliarvostettu? …more

An armoured vehicle is as strong as the welds holding it together. At Patria’s Land business unit in Hämeenlinna, Finland, welding supports the production of armoured wheeled vehicles, mortar systems, prototypes, and life cycle support services. With demanding materials ranging from structural steel to armour steel, weld quality is central to safety, reliability, and long-term performance. We sat down with the Patria team to know how Kemppi welding technology supports their demanding structural steel welding in defence production. …more

What does the future of welding look like? At Taitaja Mästare 2026, we witnessed highly skilled students ready for the pressure of real production environments. From arc control and precision to problem-solving under time pressure, the level of talent on display was seriously impressive. As a sponsor of the welding category, Kemppi was proud to support the competitors, judges, teachers, and industry professionals helping shape the next generation of welders; from Finland to the road toward WorldSkills. Congratulations to everyone involved, especially,and. The future of the industry is in good hands. …more

Taitaja2026. 1 päivä paketissa ✅ Tässä kuvia ja tunnelmia💪 Kempin teltalla moni ensikertalainen pääsee kokeilemaan hitsauksen saloja! Huomenna jatketaan! …more