IIW White Paper

Welding industry in the world

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Historical perspective: welding as problem solver .............................................................4 Today’s welding industry and its structures .........................................................................6 Organisations, institutes, communication and networks....................................................6 2.3.1 Early welding societies...........................................................................................................6 2.3.2 International cooperation.....................................................................................................7 2.3.3 Regional benefits ...................................................................................................................8

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Through Optimum Use and Innovation of Welding and Joining Technologies

Improving Global Quality of Life