CRC Evans, a provider of welding, technology and coating services, has introduced a new digital platform designed to streamline data management for welding, coating and inspection processes in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

According to its developers, the platform leverages advanced digital technologies to offer rapid access to production data, enhanced analytical capabilities and precise data tagging. CRC Evans explained that the platform reduces downtime and cuts the number of inspection personnel needed to extract, transform and analyze data. Additionally, it serves as a centralized repository for as-built documentation, with curated data readily available to meet compliance requirements.

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The DATA360 platform also enables real-time monitoring of production activities during welding, coating and inspection. Using long-range Wi-Fi communication, DATA360 wirelessly downloads logs from all stations and assesses joint status based on pre-established qualification parameters.

By streamlining the process of tagging, collecting, transforming, visualizing and reporting production data, DATA360 delivers customized reports in minutes — a dramatic improvement over the hours required by traditional methods. The platform uses technologies to assign each joint a unique ID and, where possible, a GPS location, providing customers with in-depth insights into their infrastructure. An AI-powered clustering algorithm further refines the joint location data extracted from the GPS, enhancing operational accuracy and data management.

Moreover, the tagging mechanisms facilitate multi-level data visualization, enabling users to review data by weld, pass, station or zone. DATA360 collects all critical parameters for welding, coating and inspection — including arc voltage, current, heat input, coating metrics and inspection results — ensuring comprehensive monitoring and analysis.

With the DATA360 cloud, customers gain on-demand access to customized production data anytime, anywhere, without the need for additional data processing.