Person using an XR headset for virtual welding training

The future of welding training.

New Technology. New Risks. New Training.

From MIG/MAG to laser welding – hybrid training for industry, education and the labour market.

  • MIG/MAG & Hybrid
  • Laser Welding & Safety
  • XR Training & Assessment

What is Class4Lasers?

A platform for virtual welding training and XR training

Class4Lasers brings together the key players shaping the future of welding training and makes new technologies immediately experienceable.

Person wearing a Dig in Vision XR headset with controller during virtual welding training
welding4future, WIFI Linz, May 2024 — real XR standard hardware in use

Class4Lasers is a platform for the future of welding training – focused on virtual welding simulation, new laser technologies, workplace safety and modern training models.

We bring together technology providers, training organisations, industry, educational institutions and relevant bodies to make new solutions not just visible, but practically experienceable and open for discussion.

With partners such as AMS, AUVA, FH Oberösterreich and ÖGS, Class4Lasers connects four especially relevant perspectives: training, workplace safety, science and welding technology.

At Class4Lasers, all training scenarios are shown purely virtually. XR complements hands-on welding training as part of a hybrid training concept – no real welding stations are used on site.

Beyond welding

Dig in Vision's XR platform is not limited to welding: photovoltaic installation, soft-skills/customer-service training and non-destructive testing (NDT) can also be mapped as virtual training scenarios – see "XR Training Beyond Welding" further below.

State-of-the-art standards, globally available hardware

Dig in Vision's technology is built on state-of-the-art standards and globally available standard hardware (e.g. Meta Quest) instead of proprietary large-scale systems – portable, scalable and field-tested internationally.

Live Experience

Dates 2026

Two live events – one campaign. Experience MIG/MAG, TIG and laser welding alongside virtual training on site.

Steyr

DigiSpace, FH Oberösterreich Campus Steyr

Duration approx. 3.5 hours

Register for Steyr

Agenda

Programme

A compact programme of talks, hands-on practice and networking – the virtual laser welding station is the centrepiece.

  1. 01

    Welcome & Introduction

    A brief opening by the respective host on site.

  2. 02

    Training of the Future

    Hybrid training in practice – insights from academia and research.

  3. 03

    Labour Market Perspective

    Demand, qualification and scaling opportunities – input from AMS.

  4. 04

    Safety Briefing

    Laser welding, risks and safety – input from ÖGS.

  5. 05

    The Solution

    From virtual welding training to a modular training concept – Dig in Vision.

  6. 06

    Hands-on: MIG/MAG, TIG & Laser Welding, Virtually

    Try the virtual training station yourself – including safety training on laser welding.

  7. 07

    Transfer

    Individual applications, CAD/custom environments and further use cases.

  8. 08

    Exchange & Networking

    Questions, conversations and personal contact with our partners on site.

Who is Class4Lasers for?

Who It's For

Class4Lasers is aimed at everyone actively shaping welding training and welding processes – from training workshops to research.

Industry & Welding Practice

  • Industrial companies with welding training & welding processes
  • Training workshops & apprenticeship providers
  • Welders
  • Welding supervisors
  • Production & plant management
  • HR & people development
  • Technical training leads

Education & Research

  • Vocational schools
  • Universities & research institutions
  • Adult education
  • Further education & training providers
  • Testing & certification bodies
  • Technical training centres

Regional focus: Upper Austria, western Lower Austria and northern Styria – registration is open across Austria.

Broader application

XR Training Beyond Welding

The XR platform behind Class4Lasers can be applied across industries – a selection of further professions and use cases.

XR training scenario for soft skills and customer service training

Soft Skills Training

Customer service and communication training in virtual scenarios.

Industrial 3D model in a virtual training environment

Industrial Models

Custom CAD/industrial environments for tailored training.

Virtual training scenario for photovoltaic installation on a roof

Photovoltaic Installation

Installation and assembly training for PV systems in XR.

Virtual training station for non-destructive testing (NDT)

NDT (Non-Destructive Testing)

Practise non-destructive testing methods virtually.

After the event

What Happens Next

Event

Experience the technology live and get initial questions answered on site.

Individual Demo

An optional, no-obligation demo at your company.

Optional Pilot

A time-limited pilot for your specific use case, if of interest.

Registration

Register Now

Secure your spot for Steyr or Waidhofen/Ybbs. Participation is free.

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