Panasonic iWNB

iWNB by Panasonic is an advanced welding management solution that delivers digitalization, visualization, and real-time oversight of welding robot operations. Designed for smart factories and production lines, it collects and displays key production data to help teams boost productivity, improve quality, and enhance traceability across multi-robot welding cells — all accessible via a web browser.

Key Features

• Digital Visualization of Welding Data. View current operating status, historical records, and production results for up to 32 robots connected over LAN — all through an intuitive web interface.

• KPI & OEE Monitoring. Track essential performance indicators including KPIs and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to better understand productivity trends and efficiency.

• Production & Operation Insights. Check real-time production status, average cycle times, cost performance (e.g., energy and consumables per work), and detailed operation histories.

• Traceability & Error History. Access historical welding results, error lists, and weld line information for improved quality tracking and compliance.

• Breakdown & Troubleshooting Tools. Identify frequent short stops or long stoppages with breakdown rankings and built-in troubleshooting guidance.

• Maintenance Support. Monitor robot load factors, feed motor current, and tip wear estimates, with notifications and maintenance history logging.

• Web-Based Access. No client-side software installation needed — users can securely access the system via standard browsers on company networks.

Benefits for Your Production Workflow

• Increased Productivity: Visualization of production and downtime helps you pinpoint inefficiencies and improve cycle time.
• Quality & Traceability: Comprehensive historical recording supports quality assurance and traceability for audits and continuous improvement.
• Smarter Decision-Making: Consolidated dashboards and performance metrics help managers make faster, data-driven decisions.
• Easy Monitoring: Web application format enables remote access and broad visibility across welding operations without specialized software installs.