European Welding Federation

A whitepaper developed by the European Federation of Welding, Joining and Cutting highlights the employment opportunities that lie ahead for joining professionals as Europe's makes headways in its efforts to regain momentum on its industrial base

The International Authorization Board a body in the International Institute of Welding (IIW/IAB) and the International Organization for Standardization have committed to support the leading-edge developments for the industry’s advances.

As Europe has chosen industrialization as a key component of its long-term growth strategy within Horizon 2020, competitiveness is key to ensure that industries thrive and jobs are created.

Part of the Manufuture technology platform, the sector represents € 65 billion in turnover and employs over 1,2 million people in Europe

Sub-platform will be responsible for the development of a strategic approach to advance joining technology and innovation and secure the future

The Welding Dictionary is the first Dictionary/Translator App for welding. The Dictionary contains about 150 different terms in 12 languages and includes descriptions, images or video clips.

First edition of this important competition will take place in September at the Welding and Cutting Fair in Essen, the most relevant industry forum

The European Welding Federation is actively involved in projects involving members and the industry for the benefit of European competitiveness