IIW Technical Output Brochure

RECOGNITION OF PEOPLE, SERVICE AND EXCELLENCE

TECHNICAL OUTPUT The output from the IIW Technical WUs is made available through a variety of media for use in academic and research environments, by industry and end users, and by IIW Member Societies for the support of local industry and workforce and economic development. These media include: Welding in the World journal standards and technical reports developed in association with ISO position statements, guidelines and best practice statements welding-related technical references, books and e-books conference and congress proceedings multilingual dictionaries and thesaurus including up to 20 languages. The IIW model and a Board of Directors Working Group – Young Leaders actively support the networking of international and interdisciplinary early-career researchers and scientists with established experts. This networking promotes professional growth and long term communication, creating opportunities for future industry leaders. Each IIW Technical WU encourages input from up-and-coming people in their field, and peer review and feedback encourages continual professional development as well as providing the opportunity for publication, benchmarking and innovation. There is a great sense of fellowship and mutual support that comes from belonging to a community of individuals who share the same values - in a world of joining experience.

Participation in IIW Technical WUs as an Expert, Delegate or Observer gives individuals the opportunity to express their knowledge and opinions, and to actively contribute to innovation in the global welding industry. Each year, the IIW honours significant contributions in the fields of welding and joining technology through a range of prestigious awards.

Career Boost for IIW Award Winner

‘The IIW awards are catalysts for career advancement. As a recent recipient of the IIW Granjon Prize for my paper published in Welding in the World , I have the international welding

community backing my claims of research ability; this is something that any prospective employer will respect. Inmy academic career, articles published in Welding in the World have provided great support, but my transition to a role in industry has caused other IIW output to become more attractive. IIW meetings and events provide great opportunities for personal networking and I am hopeful that my involvement in IIW will foster opportunities for impactful collaborative research.’

Dr Tyler Borchers, USA Senior Welding Engineer, Arconic Technology Center - Product Manufacturing

An enthusiastic group of Young Professionals attended the 68 th Annual Assembly in Helsinki, Finland, cementing new friendships at networking events