News and events from the IIW
and its members
IIW events such as the Annual Assembly and International Conference, International Congresses, Welding Research and Collaboration Colloquia as well as IIW supported events, held in locations around the world, provide unique opportunities for learning and teaching. Presentations by IIW experts and forums for the presentation of research outputs and discussion of relevant hot topics promote active technology diffusion and innovation. 
17th International Symposium on Tubular Structures (ISTS17) in National University of Singapore
Hosted by National University of Singapore , and supported by IIW Read more >
FSWP 2019
The Catholic University of Louvain is proud to be the host of The 6th International Conference on Scientific and Technical Advances on Friction stir Welding & Processing (FSWP’2019). Read more >
72nd IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference
Online registration and abstract submission are open and Circular n°2 is now available for download. Read more >
ICWAM 2019
The second IIW International Congress (Western European Region) organised by the French Welding Institute. Read more >
CONFERENCE 'Knowledge, which welds together'
The conference 'Knowledge, which welds together', organised by the Swiss Welding Association (SVS), will take place on 5 June 2019 at the Hotel Aegerisee in Unterägeri. Read more >
GNS10 'Italian Welding Days'
Technical Scientific Workshops - Training Courses - Updates - FAQs - Exhibition
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20th Jubilee International Conference on Joining Materials
40 years of commitment to Welding Community celebrated by JOM Read more >
8th Asia Pacific IIW International Congress
An IIW International Congress organised by the Welding Institute of Thailand. Please note that full paper submission has been extended up to 31 January 2019. Read more >
Trade Fair BLE.CH
BLE.CH is the new technology fair for metal and steel processing in Switzerland. Read more >
SteelFab 2019 in Sharjah: Education and certification once more top subjects
For the third time in succession, the DVS – German Welding Society presented itself at the SteelFab fair in Sharjah/U.A.E. From January 14 to 17, 2019, the society was the information and contact point with specialist competence here for any visitors to the fair with questions about the training, further education and qualification of welding personnel. Read more >
ISO 18785-5:2018
Friction stir spot welding -- Aluminium -- Part 5: Quality and inspection requirements Read more >
The Best Paper Award 2017
Introduced in 2012 and sponsored by the International institute of Welding (IIW), the award is designated annually from amongst all papers published in the six issues of the journal during the preceding year.
WitW Best Paper Award 2017 winner is Dr Yosuke OGINO "Numerical simulation of metal transfer in pulsed-MIG welding"
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Welding and Related Technologies: Present and Future _ Report
The first announcement of the International Conference “Welding and Related Technologies: Present and Future” was launched in early February 2017 to confirm the stakeholders that the long-established scientific event would take place and, in this connection, inviting them to reserve the dates in 2018. Read more >
Latest Article published in Welding in the World
Scaling effects during friction stir welding of aluminum alloys with reduced tool aspect ratios Read more >
Latest Article published in Welding in the World
Influence of three-dimensional Weld undercut geometry on fatigue-effective stress Read more >
Report on the 4th IIW South-East European Welding Congress
Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, hosted the 4th IIW South-East European Welding Congress, held at Metropol Palace Hotel, October 10 to 13, 2018. Read more >
Photos from IIW 2018 are now available
Watch the highlights of the IIW 2018 hosted by Indonesian Welding Society Read more >
IIW YPs are on Twitter
Just starting, have a look and promote it to grow the community Read more >
Welding in the World - Springer
The journal Welding in the World publishes authoritative papers on all aspects of materials joining, including welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, thermal spraying and allied joining and fabrication techniques.
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ISO 3690:2018
Welding and allied processes - Determination of hydrogen content in arc weld metal Read more >
2018 Thomas Medal and lecture for download
Sponsored by the American Welding Society and rewards an individual who has been involved in IIW/ISO international standards activities and can deliver a lecture on the incorporation of global studies into the standardisation for welding technologies
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HENRY GRANJON PRIZE _ CATEGORY C - Design and Structural Integrity
Sponsored by the Institut de Soudure (French Welding Institute)
Rewards a young professional or student for an outstanding paper devoted to research into welding and related technologies
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HENRY GRANJON PRIZE _ CATEGORY A – Joining and Fabrication Technology
Sponsored by the Institut de Soudure (French Welding Institute)
Rewards a young professional or student for an outstanding paper devoted to research into welding and related technologies Read more >
HENRY GRANJON PRIZE _ CATEGORY B – Materials Behaviour and Weldability
Sponsored by the Institut de Soudure (French Welding Institute)
Rewards a young professional or student for an outstanding paper devoted to research into welding and related technologies
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5th IIW YPIC - International Young Professionals Conference in Welding
IIW YPIC is back to Hungary, don't miss the opportunity to combine IIW 2019 and 5th YPIC Read more >
IC 2020 - IIW International Congress in India
The 4th IIW International Congress organised in India.
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