13th International Symposium on Friction Stir Welding
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3rd International Joint Symposium on Joining and Welding
Kyoto, Japan on 21 - 23 May 2024
The event was supported by the Joining and Welding Research Institute, Osaka University and provided professionals with a forum to share and develop scientific and technical knowledge related to friction stir welding (FSW). The three-day event welcomed 130 attendees, representing around 70 companies and universities from 17 different countries.
A full programme of informative sessions covered topics related to techniques, fundamentals, FSW tools, materials, modelling, additive manufacturing, dissimilar materials joining, applications, performance, friction stir spot welding, and high temperature applications. In addition, there were a series of plenary sessions and poster presentations.
The papers from the event will be made available within 12 months via TWI’s digital platform which also has papers from the last six Symposia available to download for free.
The Digital Library is an exclusive online resource that provides access to our unique technical knowledge and published material, including a growing collection of articles, conference proceedings, and eBooks that cover a comprehensive range of subjects related to welding, joining, metallurgy, and more.
The next Symposium will be held in Europe in 2026. Details will be released closer to the date.