Tue, 01 July, 2025
Join The Welding Institute’s Welding and Joining Processes (TG2) Technical Group and London Branch for their upcoming, in-person event hosted by Fronius International and organised in collaboration with Cranfield University.
The event, which is titled, ‘Advances in Welding Technology: An Afternoon Session of Demonstrations and Technical Talks, followed by a BBQ and The Cranfield Student Lecture Competition,’ will feature live demonstrations, cutting-edge technical talks, and student innovation – all centered around the future of welding technology and education.
The day will begin with an afternoon session of technical talks and live demonstrations presented by a range of industry experts:
- Advances in Weld Monitoring - presented by Chris Cathles, TVC Ltd. Followed by live demonstrations on arc monitoring, purge technology and laser cameras.
- Advances in MIG Welding - presented by Bernd Rutzinger, Fronius Ltd. Followed by live demonstrations on ‘I WAVE Pro’ and stainless steel.
In addition, Dr James Wainwright from Cranfield University will present, ‘Advances in Welding Education,’ showcasing how educational advancements are driving industry progress.
Following the technical talks and live demonstrations there will be a BBQ and networking session ahead of the evening session, which will feature the Cranfield University Welding Engineering MSc Group Project Lecture Competition, sponsored by The Welding Institute's London Branch. This competition will see three group projects presented by 18 MSc students who are currently enrolled at Cranfield University. The presentations will focus on:
- Laser welding of duplex steels with oscillated profile
- Improvement of surface finish for wear plate using laser scanning
- The use of flux cored wires with advanced power sources
Each of the students bring global expertise, including IWE and EWE diploma holders, a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), and a seasoned NDT specialist with over 20 years in the oil and gas sector.
To conclude the joint event, a judging panel will select the top project, with the award being presented by the President of The Welding Institute’s London Branch.
Discover more: https://www.theweldinginstitute.com/event-6241185