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Register Today for the How to Use ASME Section IX Conference

Learn how to comply with the requirements of ASME Section IX, Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications during the How to Use ASME Section IX Conference

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2023 National Welding Month: Be Part of the Future of Welding

Since 1996, the American Welding Society has designated the month of April as National Welding Month to bring awareness to the welding industry and its available career paths. Welding careers are integral to keeping people safe and advancing the quality of life across the globe, yet participation in welding and other skilled trades continues to decrease. To celebrate our vast and diverse welding community, events for National Welding Month 2023 will revolve around this year’s theme, “Be Part of the Future of Welding.”

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The International Brazing and Soldering Conference (IBSC) is back!

The American Welding Society is excited to announce the return of the International Brazing and Soldering Conference (IBSC) on April 15-17, 2024, to Charleston, South Carolina.

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Keynote lineup announced for this year's Welding Summit

We are pleased to announce that keynote sessions and speaker lineup has been announced for the AWS Welding Summit, taking place in The Woodlands, TX, from August 16 - 18.

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Dennis K. Eck Named 2023 American Welding Society President

The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce the induction of its new president, Dennis K Eck. Mr. Eck has been in the welding supply industry more than 40 years and has been active as a member and leader in the AWS Houston section and District 18 for 35 years. Elected to serve as Vice President of AWS from 2018 to 2022, Eck will be inducted as president on February 24, 2023, and serve for the next year.

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Join the AWS G2F Subcommittee on Tool Steel Alloys

There are many reasons you should apply to join the new G2F Subcommittee on Tool Steel Alloys to develop AWS/NADCA G2.6M/G2.6, Guide for the Welding and DED Additive Manufacturing (AM) of Tool Steels Exposed to High Temperatures. 

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Schools Invited to Apply for Welding Starter Kit ($14k Value) through AWS Foundation "Light a Spark Grant" Until March 15, 2023

The American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation, Bechtel Group Foundation, and Miller Electric Mfg. LLC have partnered to bring the welding experience back to high school with the Light a Spark Grant.

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AWS 2023 Events and Conferences

Stay informed, connected, trained, certified, and challenged. AWS offers a wide range of industry events that support your business needs and keep your team members at the top of their game.

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A Driving Force for Weld Quality

The AWS D8 Committee on Automotive Welding is responsible for the development of AWS standards on all aspects of welding in the automotive industry.

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AWS Future Leaders Share Parting Thoughts

Started in 2019, AWS’s Future Leaders program aims to promote the involvement of early career members. Brandy Killeen and Robert Watson reflected on what the experience was like for them in 2022. 

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RWMA and AWS Bring Back Two-Day Resistance Welding School

RWMA brings back The Emmett A. Craig RWMA Resistance Welding School in Birmingham, Ala., to offer training and cover the fundamentals of resistance welding.

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All AWS events at FABTECH 2022

This year, make FABTECH yours. With so many American Welding Society events, plan your show schedule to make the most out of our booths, including our educational and special events.

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