In a world first, Panasonic Factory Solutions will demonstrate a series of next level, automated welding quality improvements using its Tawers G4 Welding Robot System at Schweißen & Schneiden, in Essen, Germany from 15th-19th September 2025.
Visitors to the world’s leading trade fair for joining, cutting and surfacing, will be able to see how the Panasonic Tawers G4 Welding Robot System – two-years on from launch – continues to break new barriers in automated welding control and quality across a variety of different processes and industry requirements.
The Panasonic Tawers G4 Welding Robotic System is the latest evolution in integrated welding solutions, combining advanced robot control and power source technology in one seamless system.
Designed for maximum precision, speed and reliability, it delivers outstanding weld quality with reduced spatter and cycle times. The intuitive interface, real-time data feedback and enhanced adaptability make it ideal for high-mix, high-volume production environments.
Additionally, the simplified programming of the Tawers G4 helps manufacturers boost productivity, improve consistency and reduce operating costs.
Ground-breaking new automated welding processes using the Tawers G4 on show at the Panasonic booth (hall 5, F33) at Schweißen & Schneiden include:
Live demonstrations of its Argon-Rich Low-Slag welding process for mild steel. This advanced method delivers exceptionally clean, high-quality welds – saving time, reducing costs and boosting productivity.
By using a stable, argon-rich shielding gas mix and precisely controlled automation, the Tawers G4 ensures consistent, low-spatter results without the need for a special wire.
It’s ideal for high-throughput manufacturing environments and is a powerful solution for customers looking to improve weld quality and efficiency across their production lines.
Panasonic’s second live demonstration will debut its new Tawers AC TIG welding process for aluminum. This process combines precise waveform control with high welding speeds, made possible by the pre-heating of the filler wire.
The result is visually flawless, spatter-free welds with minimal distortion – ideal for applications like bicycle and motorcycle frames, furniture manufacturing, tank construction and the offshore industry.
Customers benefit from precise heat input, excellent corrosion resistance and consistently high weld quality.
Panasonic’s third live demo showcases its latest breakthrough in aluminum welding: the Pulse Mix Process with Twin Harmonized Software, using two Tawers WG4 AWP robots.
This new solution introduces synchronized dual-robot welding, where one robot leads and the other follows – cutting production time by up to half.
With just one teach pendant, operators can program both robots simultaneously, making the system highly user-friendly and efficient.
The combination of Pulse Mix welding and push-pull torch technology ensures beautiful bead appearance, minimal spatter, no burn-through and precise heat input control – all at high speed.
This system is ideal for aluminum and steel welding in industries where tact time and throughput are critical, such as automotive and industrial manufacturing.
Visitors will also see a brand-new solution for thick aluminum plate welding, featuring a Tawers WGH4 robot with a DK-positioner in a fully automated cell.
For the first time at a live show, Panasonic will demonstrate welding 16-22mm thick aluminum plates using a 500A power source and a pull torch with high penetration – without using Helium.
This is a major step forward in aluminum welding capabilities: In addition to cost savings, a reduced environmental impact provides significant benefits.
This system enables the automated, cost-effective welding of heavy materials with consistent high quality and reduced labor costs.
Ideal for demanding sectors like offshore and shipbuilding, it expands the welding range for manufacturers looking to tackle large, structural components.
Panasonic’s fifth welding innovation on show will be a new Zi-Tech process, focusing on Automotive underbody parts. This new Zi-Pulse process offers a breakthrough in tackling the well-known challenges of welding zinc-galvanized plates.
Through precise process optimization, Panasonic has significantly reduced porosity, burn-through and weld defects – delivering cleaner, stronger welds with minimal rework.
The result: higher production quality, greater efficiency and lower labor and material costs. Ideal for the automotive industry, especially for underbody parts, this solution ensures production meets even the most demanding quality standards.
And the final showcase at the event is the debut of Welding Navigation Plus, an enhanced software feature designed to make robotic welding simpler, smarter and more accessible.
Building on the original Weld Navi tool, which automatically sets optimal welding parameters based on material thickness, A-dimension and speed, Weld Navi Plus goes further – allowing users to easily adjust penetration depth and weld geometry for even better results.
The system is ideal for industries facing skilled welder shortages, as it enables high-quality, consistent welds without the need for prior welding or programming experience.
Everything is handled through the Tawers Teach Pendant, eliminating the need for external devices like PCs or third-party software.
With just one short training course, users can operate the robot, manage welding parameters and control the full system – all through a single, cost-effective and user-friendly interface.
This is Panasonic’s “just weld it” approach: all-in-one, intuitive automation that puts welding excellence within anyone’s reach.
Sergio Maeda, department head robot and welding, at Panasonic Factory Solutions Europe, says: “Visitors will see first-hand the next wave of welding innovation with these new processes and software enhancements – all designed to deliver cleaner, faster and more consistent welds across a wider range of materials and applications.
“It’s more reasons why so many manufacturers are now upgrading to the Tawers G4 platform or switching to Panasonic for the first time: unmatched weld quality, fully integrated systems, user-friendly operation and the power to future-proof their production.”
