Advances in Welding Technology: Live Demos, Expert Talks & BBQ
An Afternoon Session of Demonstrations and Technical Talks, followed by a BBQ and The Cranfield Student Lecture Competition.
Discover the latest innovations in welding technology at our upcoming event by the The Welding Institute's Welding and Joining Processes (TG2) Technical Group and London Branch, hosted by Fronius UK Ltd and in collaboration with Cranfield University and the BSSA.
Join us on Wednesday 23rd July, from 1:30p.m. to 7:15p.m. at Fronius UK in Milton Keynes for an afternoon filled with live demonstrations, expert-led discussions, and valuable networking
opportunities. Don’t forget to stay for a hearty BBQ to wrap up the day.
You can download the event programme from our downloads section on the right of this page.
Event Information
Agenda and Highlights
| 13:30 | Arrival
and refreshments. |
| 14:00 | Welcome and introductions by Sheldon Brear (Fronius UK Ltd), Gene Mathers (TWI), Wojciech Suder (Cranfield University), and Alan Denny. |
| Advances in TIG Welding - Talk and discussion led by Sheldon Brear (Fronius UK Ltd), followed by a live demonstration of dynamic TIG welding on stainless steel. | |
| Advances in MIG
Welding - Talk and discussion
led by Bernd Rutzinger (Fronius International GmbH), accompanied by a live demonstration of
the I WAVE Pro system on stainless steel. |
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| Advances in Welding
Engineering Education - Talk and discussion led by Chris Cathless, TVC Ltd
accompanied by a demonstration of arc monitoring, purge technology and laser
cameras. |
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| Advances in Weld Monitoring - Talk and discussion led by James Wainright (Cranfield University). |
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| 17:00 | Enjoy a BBQ and refreshments to end the day on a high note! |
| 18:00 |
Optional Evening Event - Dissemination of the latest welding research conducted by the Cranfield University 2025 MSc students. |
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Round off the day with the Cranfield University Welding Engineering MSc Group Project Lecture Competition, sponsored by The Welding Institute's London Branch. Three Group projects will be presented by 18 MSc Students, currently enrolled at Cranfield University:
These students bring an abundance of experience from across the globe. Including International Welding Engineer (IWE) and European Welding Engineer (EWE) diploma holders. An American Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), and a Non-Destructive Testing expert with 20+ years experience in the Oil and Gas Industry. A panel of judges will evaluate each presentation and select a prizewinning team with the award to be presented by the President of The Welding Institute’s London Branch. |
Who should attend?
This event is ideal for anyone involved in welding who wants to stay up to date with the latest developments - whether you're a welder, welding engineer, inspector, quality specialist, or an engineer incorporating welding into your work.
Benefits of attending this event
- Experience live demonstrations of state-of-the-art equipment, with the opportunity to question the experts about their applications and use
- Get up to date information on welding processes, equipment and arc monitoring
- Familiarise yourself with the current offerings in welding education
- Network with others and gain CPD points for attendance