What's Happening?
SILICON has published a whitepaper titled 'Rapid Arc Welding: Solving the Maritime Welder Shortage,' which explores the global shortage of skilled welders and its impact on shipyards. The document highlights how automation and digital welding technologies
can help reduce reliance on scarce skilled labor while enhancing productivity and consistency. The American Welding Society projects a shortage of approximately 330,000 welders in the United States by 2028, a challenge mirrored globally. The whitepaper provides insights into modernizing production processes to mitigate these labor shortages.
Why It's Important?
The shortage of skilled welders poses significant challenges to the maritime industry, affecting productivity and the ability to meet growing demand for complex vessel projects. This shortage could lead to increased costs and delays in shipbuilding, impacting global trade and economic activities reliant on maritime transport. By adopting automation and digital technologies, shipyards can potentially alleviate some of these pressures, ensuring continued operation and competitiveness in the global market. The whitepaper's insights could guide industry stakeholders in strategic planning and investment in technology to address labor shortages.
