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08/25/2026

Does your job involve qualifying welding procedures, meeting code requirements, or completing PQRs and WPSs? Or do you want to deepen your understanding of welding processes, metallurgy, material weldability and testing?

EWI’s Fundamentals of Welding Engineering course is designed for experienced industry professionals looking to strengthen their technical knowledge and on-the-job skills in welding and joining technologies.

Over five days, classroom instruction is paired with hands-on lab experience, allowing you to put welding principles into practice and connect what you learn to real-world applications.

EWI’s renowned welding experts lead the course, bringing decades of industry experience into the classroom and lab.

You’ll explore key areas including:
• Welding processes
• Welding metallurgy
• Welding design and testing
• Weldability
• Nondestructive evaluation
• Procedure qualification and performance review

October 26-30, 2026 | EWI Headquarters | Columbus, Ohio

Sign up today: https://ewi.org/ewi-event/fundamentals-of-welding-engineering-course-october-2026/

08/13/2026

Congratulations to EWI’s Mark Norfolk, PE, Director of Government Programs, on his election to the America Makes Executive Committee for the 2026-2028 term.

With more than 25 years of manufacturing experience, Mark brings technical expertise and a strong track record of building partnerships to solve complex manufacturing challenges.

At EWI, we’re proud to see Mark bring that experience, along with EWI’s expertise in materials, welding, joining, automation, and additive manufacturing, to help advance the future of AM in the United States.

Congratulations, Mark!

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, has announced newly elected members of its Executive Committee. The Executive Committee, comprised of the brightest minds from industry, academia, government, workforce and economic development organization...

07/20/2026

As eVTOL battery manufacturing continues to evolve, ensuring spot weld quality without slowing production is more important than ever.

This week at the ASNT Research Symposium 2026, EWI Applications Engineer Lindsey Lindamood will present "Laser Ultrasonic Inspection of Spot Welds for eVTOL Aircraft Batteries" on Wednesday, July 22, at 11:00 AM.

Her presentation explores how laser ultrasonic testing (LUT) can be used to characterize weld quality and pe*******on in thin-gauge metallic joints. The research demonstrates measurable differences in laser ultrasonic signals that correlate with weld pe*******on depth and joint continuity, highlighting the potential of this nondestructive approach to evaluate spot weld quality in next-generation eVTOL battery systems.

If you're attending the symposium, be sure to add Lindsey's presentation to your schedule.

07/16/2026

As structural castings become larger and more complex, manufacturers are rethinking how casting defects are repaired.

Could additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) provide a more effective alternative to conventional repair methods?

In a new paper from EWI, engineers Jerry Kovacich, Rafael Giorjao, and Michael Eff evaluate AFSD as a solid-state process for repairing structural castings. The research includes process development and mechanical testing of A380 aluminum and C95500 nickel aluminum bronze (NAB), offering new insights into the technology's potential for structural repair.

The research explores:
• Why conventional arc welding is becoming less viable for structural casting repair
• How AFSD avoids hot cracking and porosity associated with fusion-based processes
• Mechanical testing results for AFSD-deposited NAB
• The potential of AFSD for gigacasting and other structural casting applications

Read the paper below.

07/08/2026

Attending the ASME Pressure Vessels & Piping Conference 2026?

EWI researchers will share their latest work through two technical presentations addressing hydrogen infrastructure and weld performance.

Monday, July 20:
Applications Engineer Jesse Rhodes will present "Feasibility of Welded X80 Casings for Hydrogen Storage." His research evaluates welded X80 casing materials for underground hydrogen storage, examining welding procedures, consumable selection, and material performance under high-pressure hydrogen conditions.

Thursday, July 23:
Principal Engineer Bill Mohr will present "Welding Failure of an Oil Well Threaded Connection During Preheating for Seal Welding" during the Performance of Welds in the Energy Sector Workshop, contributing to discussions on weld failures, failure investigations, and research that advances the industry's understanding of weld performance and reliability.

If you'll be at PVP 2026, be sure to add these presentations to your schedule.

07/03/2026

This Independence Day, we celebrate the spirit of America, built on freedom, innovation, resilience, and the people who work every day to shape a stronger future.

Wishing our associates, customers, partners, friends, and the entire advanced manufacturing community a safe, happy, and meaningful Fourth of July.

Please note that EWI offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We look forward to reconnecting with you after the holiday weekend.

07/02/2026

Reducing material waste and lowering production costs are ongoing priorities for additive manufacturers. One way to achieve both is by extending the usable life of metal powders, but how does repeated reuse affect part performance?

At TMS Specialty Congress 2026, EWI Principal Engineer Alber Sadek will present "AM Powder Recycling and Reconditioning for Laser Powder Bed Fusion" on Friday, July 10, at 10:40 a.m. The session evaluates the effects of recycling and reconditioning nickel-alloy IN718 powder through multiple laser powder bed fusion build cycles.

Click here for more event details: https://bit.ly/4pk4vpD

06/24/2026

The materials used in high-voltage transmission conductors have remained largely unchanged for decades. As electrical grid demands continue to grow, manufacturers are exploring new ways to improve conductor performance through higher strength, improved conductivity, and better thermal stability.

In a new technical paper, EWI Senior Technology Leader Jerry Gould investigates resistance-based sintering (RBS) as a potential manufacturing solution for advanced aluminum composite materials, including systems reinforced with graphene, carbon nanotubes, and titanium diboride.

The paper explores:
• Emerging aluminum composite materials for transmission conductor applications
• How RBS enables rapid consolidation of composite powders
• Results demonstrating near-full-density aluminum-graphene composites
• A potential pathway toward scalable production of next-generation transmission conductors

Download the paper for free and discover how advanced manufacturing approaches could help shape the future of power transmission.

🔗https://bit.ly/4aRnm57

06/23/2026

Today, on International Women in Engineering Day, we're proud to recognize the talented women engineers across EWI who help solve some of manufacturing's most complex challenges.

Through their expertise, innovation, and dedication, they advance technology, support our customers, and contribute to breakthroughs that impact industries around the world. Their work helps shape the future of manufacturing, and we're grateful for the knowledge, leadership, and perspective they bring to our organization every day.

Join us in celebrating the women engineers of EWI and the difference they make.

06/17/2026

Adhesives play a vital role in manufacturing, enabling countless products and innovations across industries. But for some applications, manufacturers are exploring alternative joining approaches.

At the Adhesives & Bonding Expo, EWI will be showcasing an innovative polymer-to-metal joining technology that creates durable bonds using heat and engineered surface features—without the use of adhesives.

This technology offers potential advantages for applications where recyclability, sustainability, and material integration are key considerations. We'll also be highlighting LeakSight™, EWI's leak detection technology designed to help manufacturers reduce scrap and improve product quality.

If you're attending the show, don't miss Jeff Ellis's presentation, "Joining Without Adhesives," on June 23. Be sure to stop by Booth 524, where Jeff and Craig Beaumier will be available to discuss EWI's latest innovations and help explore solutions for your joining and manufacturing challenges.

We look forward to seeing you in Novi!