Lincoln Electric Voyage™ Arc – Virtual Reality Welding Career Exploration Tool

The Lincoln Electric Voyage™ Arc is an immersive virtual reality welding career exploration system designed to spark interest in the skilled trades. With millions of manufacturing jobs going unfilled due to a growing skills gap, educators need effective tools to engage today’s tech-savvy students. The Voyage™ Arc transports learners into a virtual amusement park adventure where they explore welding fundamentals, career opportunities, and real-world applications in a fun, interactive environment.

Why Career Exploration in Welding Matters

• 60% of skilled manufacturing jobs go unfilled each year due to a lack of qualified workers.

• By 2025, 2 million jobs are expected to remain vacant in the U.S. manufacturing sector.

• 30,000 new welders are needed annually to offset retirements and meet rising demand.

• 67% of companies already face shortages of skilled employees.

The Voyage™ Arc is designed to meet this challenge by giving students an engaging introduction to welding as a career pathway.

Key Features & Benefits

• Engaging Student Adventure – Ten bite-sized lessons guide students through welding basics, terminology, and real applications in a virtual amusement park setting.

• Immersive Learning – VR headset experience keeps learners focused while exploring GMAW (MIG) and SMAW (Stick) techniques, PPE safety, common joints, and welding processes.

• Gamified Rewards – Students earn “Spark Points” to customize virtual gear and unlock rides, boosting motivation and retention.

• Instructor-Friendly Tools – Teachers can track student progress, scores, and skill comprehension through dashboards and LAN integration.

• Complete Classroom Solution – All-in-one standalone headset with preloaded Lincoln Electric software, easy to implement with no welding experience required.

• Safe & Inclusive – Provides a controlled, accessible learning environment where students of all backgrounds can explore welding fundamentals without risk.

• Reliable Technology – Includes pico™ neo3 pro VR headset, controllers, and Lincoln Electric-exclusive software, backed by trusted support and warranty.

What’s Included

• pico™ neo3 pro VR Headset

• Two Hand Controllers with Lanyards

• Preloaded Lincoln Electric “Welcome to Welding World” Software

• AC Adapter, USB-C Cable, and Batteries

• Adjustable head strap, wipe-clean padding, and eyeglass compatibility

Educator Benefits

• Easy classroom deployment with optional LAN Controller (K5392-1) for group management.

• Monitor student performance with built-in analytics (arc time, travel speed, work angle, CTWD).

• Can serve as a standalone career exploration program or supplement existing curriculum.

• Backed by Lincoln Electric’s century of training expertise and industry support.

Why Choose Voyage™ Arc?

The Lincoln Electric Voyage™ Arc VR Tool is the first step in a structured welding education pathway—introducing students to welding, preparing them for simulators like the VRTEX® 360, and eventually hands-on certification. By combining cutting-edge VR technology with decades of welding education expertise, it helps schools, workforce programs, and training centers inspire the next generation of skilled welders while addressing the global skills gap.