Next Generation Robot & Welding G4 Controller Showcased At Schweißen & Schneiden 2023

Munich, DE. 11^th September 2023 – Panasonic Factory Solutions Europe today introduced its next-generation G4 Robot Controller designed to set new standards in Robot Welding for speed, quality, safety and connectivity. The G4 Controller is part of Panasonic Factory Solutions’ The Arc Welding Robot System (TAWERS), which delivers unique peace of mind to customers by bringing together the total solution of robot, controller, power source and servo wire feeder all from one manufacturer. The G4, which replaces the G3 controller, will be showcased at the Panasonic stand in Hall 3, Booth C25 at Schweißen & Schneiden 2023, the international trade fair for Joining, Cutting and Surfacing in Essen, Germany, from September 11^th-15^th 2023.

The new G4 Controller helps deliver a faster, more accurate and efficient robot welding service than ever before. There is an 18% increase in the average speed of movement on the robot’s main axes by fine-tuning acceleration and deceleration control. Individual axis movements can be up to 27% faster than with the previous G3 controller. Motion accuracy has also been improved by up to 20%.

The teach pendant has been enhanced with an intuitive, slimmed-down user interface and increased resolution on the glove-friendly touch panel display. It also includes a 3D high-definition display for operators to visualise the movement of the robot and any potential safety issues ahead of operation.

Fast and flexible connectivity in a manufacturing environment is enabled with the inclusion of the OPC UA open standard. This means the future addition of cameras or sensors for data collection or safety can easily be integrated into the system.