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Northumbria Branch Online Presentation: Friction Stir Welding - Past and Future

  • 28 Apr 2026
  • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Online only

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Northumbria Branch Online Presentation: Friction Stir Welding - Past and Future



The Northumbria Branch invite you to their April online technical presentation


What will the event cover:

This presentation will explain the principles behind friction stir welding (FSW), provide a review of the latest industrial applications, leading onto new developments being undertaken to extend the range of materials, joint configurations and materials thicknesses currently being welded in industry.

Our industry expert:


Jonathan Martin CEng FWeldI


Meet the speaker:


Jonathan Martin is a Friction Stir Welding and Processing Fellow at TWI.  Jonathan joined TWI in 2005 and has more than 25 years’ of experience in Friction Stir Welding activities. A metallurgist by training but over the years has gained experience in all aspects of FSW including participating in FSW standard working groups, developing FSW training courses and delivering engineering solutions across the world. Currently Chair of IIW C-III-B-WG-B6, ISO Standard for Friction Stir Welding of Steel. Since 2008, he has run the International Symposium on Friction Stir Welding and has published/presented over 40 scientific research reports and papers.


Benefits from attending the event:


  • Information transfer from experts
  • Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
  • A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
  • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

    Continuing Professional Development (CPD):


    The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

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