IIW Technical Output Brochure

I N T E R N A T I O N A L I N S T I T U T E O F W E L D I N G T E C H N I C A L O U T P U T O F T H E

COLLABORATIVE MODEL

Drawing on the broad experience of the participants, and focusing on ‘hot topics’ in the international industry, these multifaceted groups are responsive to the needs of industry as well as providing a stable forum for the longer-term stimulation, coordination and fostering of research. The ‘think tank’ work method of the IIW Technical WUs means that research results, technology innovations and proposed theories are put to the test, not only in terms of scientific procedure and validity, but also in relation to the questions of ‘will it work in practice?’ and ‘how will that improve support for industry’s needs?’. The ultimate commercialisation of technology and subsequent productivity improvements through uptake by industry are a measure of IIW’s success. Technology Uptake in Industry Thanks to a paper by IIW experts Dilthey and Wieschmann , published in Welding in the World through C-XII Arc Welding Processes and Production Systems, which described potential benefits from coupling laser beam and arc welding processes, the R&D Department at Fronius International in Austria developed innovative welding equipment based on the research results in the paper. In two years, Fronius reported the successful implementation of their laser arc hybrid welding equipment at automotive manufacturers Volkswagen , Audi and Daimler . This process is also returning great productivity improvements at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany where more than 400 km of steel section is welded each year.

The International Institute of Welding (IIW) is internationally recognised as the most reliable world source of technical knowledge in welding and related technologies. The true strength of the IIW lies in its collaborative global model of operation. IIW provides a unique platform for multilateral global cooperation where a broad cross-section of the most well-informed people, from the welding and related industries and associated research, academic and educational establishments around the world, meet and share their ideas, knowledge and experience. Over twenty IIW Technical Working Units (WUs) -Commissions (C), Select Committees (SC) and Study Groups (SG) - collaborate in the areas of: joining processes structural integrity and industrial applications human factors. The IIW Technical Management Board (TMB) supports and coordinates the activities of the IIW Technical WUs and has the goal ' to identify, create, develop and transfer best practices for sustainable development in a sustainable environment’. The work of these groups is detailed under the following section of IIW website http://iiwelding.org/technical-output. Freeof commercial andestablishment pressuresandconstraints, participants in this network work together on the common issues, challenges and opportunities facing the welding industry worldwide, in both developed and emerging economies.

A Chair's Perspective Dr Warren Miglietti is the former Chair of Commission XVII Brazing, Soldering and Diffusion Bonding, and the Director of Technology - Turbine Services at ProEnergy, USA.

Warren explained that 'IIW acts as a voice for welding and joining researchers by providing a truly international, sustainable communications network, with integral, ongoing activities and annual meetings. It also benefits early career scientists by establishing long-term communications and creating opportunities for future leaders'.

The magnitude of the Mayer Werft shipyard in Germany

TECHNICAL OUTPUT V1.1 October 2018