Posted by Robert Hernandez on Feb 12th 2025
International Institute of Welding (IIW)
The International Institute of Welding (IIW) is a global organization dedicated to advancing the science and application of welding and materials joining technologies.
IIW brings together welding professionals, researchers, educators, and industry leaders from around the world to collaborate, share knowledge, and develop technical standards for welding and related joining processes.
Global Collaboration in Welding and Joining Technology
The mission of IIW is to serve as the global body for the science and application of joining technology, providing a platform for international networking and knowledge exchange across the welding community.
IIW’s technical scope includes a wide range of materials joining and processing technologies, including:
- Welding
- Brazing and soldering
- Thermal cutting
- Thermal spraying
- Adhesive bonding
- Microjoining technologies
The organization also addresses related fields such as quality assurance, non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, standardization, health and safety, education, training, certification, design, and fabrication.
Through international cooperation and technical collaboration, IIW plays a key role in shaping the future of welding and materials joining technologies worldwide.
