The Welding Institute


Events

From technical group webinars, global institute webinars to branch activities that include technical talks, visits and social events, there are so many opportunities for you to develop both your professional and social networks.

Forthcoming events:

Upcoming events

    • 31 Mar 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • TWI Technology Centre, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5TZ
    • 5
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    North Western Branch – Site Visit

    The North Western Branch Committee invites you to an exciting afternoon exploring cutting-edge welding and manufacturing technologies!

    This event features a talk by Jonathan Martin, an expert in Friction Stir Welding, who will share his in-depth knowledge of this advanced joining technique. Additionally, Josh Barras will present on TWI’s additive manufacturing work, offering insights into innovative developments in Directed Energy Deposition - Laser Beam (DED-LB) and Extreme High-speed Laser Application (EHLA) technology.

    The evening will also include an exclusive tour of the state-of-the-art facilities at our Sheffield site, giving attendees a rare behind-the-scenes look at leading-edge welding and manufacturing processes.

    Why Attend?

    - Expert Insights – Hear from industry specialists on the latest in Friction Stir Welding and Additive Manufacturing
    - Cutting-Edge Technology – Learn about advancements shaping the future of engineering and manufacturing
    - Exclusive Facility Tour – Explore world-class research and development facilities
    - Networking Opportunities – Connect with engineers, industry professionals, and fellow enthusiasts
    - Professional Development – Enhance your expertise and stay ahead in the field
    - Inspiration & Innovation – Discover ideas that could impact your work or studies in engineering, welding, and manufacturing

    Join us at 1:30pm for a lunch buffet and networking, ready for a 2pm start. 

    CONTINUOUS 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.


    • 10 Apr 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Hybrid meeting. Remote connection via Zoom and in Person: The York Room, Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL
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    London Branch Technical Talk

    What will the event cover?

    This session offers a learning opportunity to explore key considerations in offshore pipeline installation, focusing on productivity and the critical role of field joint coatings in protecting welded joints from corrosion.

    Laying an offshore pipeline involves welding pipes together and applying a field joint coating to protect against corrosion. The efficiency and cost of offshore operations are influenced by the cycle times of welding, inspection, and coating processes.

    John Thomson has worked for Winn & Coales for nearly 15 years. A mechanical engineer, John has been involved in both commercial and technical operations with the company. John oversees the technical and commercial aspects of the systems the companies supplies for marine and major pipeline projects.

    In this presentation, John will discuss an offshore pipeline project that implemented an innovative field joint coating system. John will outline the system’s key features, along with its technical and productivity achievements.

    BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS EVENT
    • Information transfer from experts, Learn key factors affecting productivity and efficiency
    • Understanding of Field Joint Coatings – Discover their role in preventing corrosion and ensuring pipeline longevity
    • Real-World Case Study – Learn from a project that successfully implemented a novel field joint coating system
    • Industry Best Practices – Understand how to optimise welding, inspection, and coating processes

    • Networking Opportunities – Connect with professionals in the offshore pipeline sector

    • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 
    CONTINUOUS 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.

    MEET THE SPEAKER:

    Mr John Thomson

    Director - SeaSheild

    Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd


    • 10 Apr 2025
    • 6:30 PM
    • Online
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    Eastern Counties Branch - Metallurgical Cracking Mechanisms

    The metallurgical causes of cracking in welded assemblies, especially in carbon and low alloy steels, will be the main topic of discussion at this event. Understanding how materials respond to welding requires knowledge of metallurgy, the study of metal properties and behavior.

    Six potential metallurgical reasons for cracking during fabrication will be discussed in the presentation, and one with metallurgical susceptibility associated with service cracking.

    In addition to learning how to lower the danger of cracking, attendees will also learn about the consequences of phase transformations, microstructural changes, and residual stresses.

    Professionals may reduce rework, increase the dependability of welded structures, and avoid expensive repairs by putting these concepts into practice.

    Key Benefits of Attending this Event:

    • Understand the key causes of cracking in welded assemblies, especially in carbon and low alloy steels.
    • Learn how cracking can occur during fabrication and service.
    • Gain insights into factors like phase changes, microstructural shifts, and residual stresses.
    • Discover practical ways to prevent cracking through material selection, welding techniques, and process controls.
    • Learn to identify potential cracking risks and apply strategies to minimise them.
    • Improve the reliability and durability of welded structures.
    • Reduce costly repairs and rework by preventing cracks before they occur.

    Meet the Speaker:

    Joanna Nicholas, CEng, CIWE/CEWE, FWeldI, FIMMM Consultant Welding Engineer, TWI

    Joanna Nicholas obtained her degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Wales, University College Swansea in 1999.

    Joanna joined TWI in the same year, and has been involved in research, materials selection and failure investigations. Joanna has broad knowledge of steels with particular emphasis on hydrogen cracking and hydrogen diffusion, HAZ hardness, heat treatment, mooring chain, fasteners, in-service welding and 9% Ni steels. Joanna has knowledge of steels used in power plants and their welding and heat treatment, and has undertaken failure investigations on these types of steels.

    Joanna currently serves on several BSI committees, providing welding and metallurgy input to the standards as required. Joanna lectures on the IIW/EWF diploma, with a focus on ferrous metallurgy, and provides training and mentoring in other areas of welding metallurgy specialisms.


      CONTINUOUS 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.


      • 11 Apr 2025
      • 7:00 PM
      • Middlesbrough Football Club Legends Lounge
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      TWI Teeside Branch Annual Dinner

      Teesside Branch

      ANNUAL DINNER

      FRIDAY 11th April 2024

      Middlesbrough Football Club, Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough TS3 6RS

      (Legends Lounge). 

      19:00 for a 19:30 start

      It is Teesside Branch Committee’s pleasure to once again welcome you and your guests to this year’s ANNUAL DINNER.

      Applications for tickets should be made as soon as possible. Please complete and return this form and send it together with your payment to reserve your tickets.

      DRESS CODE IS LOUNGE SUITS

      We hope to see you there!

      Teesside Branch Committee

      • 16 Apr 2025
      • 2:00 PM
      • Wilkinson Star, Wardley Industrial Estate, Shield Dr, Wardley, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2WD
      • 30
      North Western Branch – Site Visit

      North Western Branch Committee invite you to join them for a Facility Tour at Wilkinson Star with live demonstrations 

      Location: Wilkinson Star, Wardley Industrial Estate, Shield Dr, Wardley, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2WD

      More details to follow



      • 24 Apr 2025
      • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
      • Online (Teams)
      • 455
      Register
      Technical Group Event

      JOIN OUR METALLIC MATERIALS TECHNICAL GROUP (TG3) WEBINAR

      Titanium has a very specific role to play in manufacturing, with particular strength to weight benefits, but is a complex material to process for a number of reasons.

      Presentations will cover the basics of titanium, the specific requirements in how to handle and weld it to achieve a good quality, and also more niche joining/processing methods.

      Who should attend?

      Welders, welding engineers, metallurgists, quality engineers in aerospace, automotive, defence, engineering and fabrication, space.


      Experts from industry and TWI Ltd will be presenting on a range of topics:

      • Tracey Holmes, Technical & Business Development Manager, Bibus Metals Group, on Unlocking Potential: Industrial Applications of Titanium and its Alloys

      • Luke Keane, Director, Huntingdon Fusion Techniques, on Weld Purging for Zero Colour Welds

      • David Howse, Technology Fellow - Arc Welding Engineering, TWI Ltd, on Quality Control for Titanium Welding
      • Paul Brooker, Manufacturing Support Manager, TWI Ltd, on Joining of Titanium using Thermal Heating Process

      • Dr Pedro de Sousa Santos, Senior Project Leader, TWI Ltd, on Linear Friction Welding of Structures for Near-Net Shape Manufacturing 

      FEES

      Please note that payment must be made before the event in order to receive the joining instructions for the event.

      Please ensure to register on the Microsoft Teams Event page prior to the event, the link to the event page can be found in the confirmation email. 

      Once completed this is when you will receive your webinar joining link.

      • Professional Members of The Welding Institute: 
        • AWeldI: £25 + VAT (£30)
        • TechWeldI/MWeldI/FWeldI: Free
      • Industrial Members of TWI Ltd: £25 + VAT (£30) 
      • Non-members: £95 + VAT (£114)
      • Retired Members: £25 + VAT (£30)
      • Students: £25 + VAT (£30)
      • TWI Training Customers: £75 + VAT (£90)
      • TWI Training School Customers with professional membership: Free: Please contact us with your Training Customer ID Number  

      TWI Staff - please contact Hafiza Rahman if you wish to register.


      CAN'T MAKE IT ON THE DAY?

      If you can't join us on the day, you can still access the recording of the webinar and the presentations by registering ahead of the event.*

      *presentation dissemination is dependent on presenter consent.

      ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (AWeldI) OF THE WELDING INSTITUTE

      Registering on this Technical Group event as a non-member or a TWI Training Customer without Professional Membership gives you full Associate Membership (AWeldI) for one year. To activate your membership, just complete the highlighted fields on the event registration form.

      You will also benefit from:

      BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS 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 

      CONTINUOUS 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.

      Please contact hafiza.rahman@twi.co.uk if you require a certificate of attendance towards your continuing professional development.

      MEET THE SPEAKERS

      David Howse

      Quality Control for Titanium Welding

      David has worked in Welding Engineering for over 30 years. In that time, he has gained wide experience in developing arc welding processes for a range of material types, including applications that required the development of welding parameters for titanium alloys. 


      Luke Keane

      Weld Purging for Zero Colour Welds

      Luke has been with the company for the last 12 years and in that time progressed to become a company Director, looking after the 45 exclusive world-wide distributors.

      Over the last 12 years Luke has been heavily involved in product development, helping to design bespoke solutions and take HFT innovation to the next level. More recently, he has been working very closely with a nuclear client involved with HPC and designed a unique blocking and purging system for the welding of duplex sump boxes.


      Tracey Holmes

      Unlocking Potential: Industrial Applications of Titanium and its Alloys

      A metallurgist by education, Tracey has 15 years of experience in the metals industry. Her early career was focused on nickel-based alloys. Since joining BIBUS Metals in 2018, her horizons have broadened to include titanium and its alloys and specialised stainless steel grades. 


      Dr Pedro de Sousa Santos

      Linear Friction Welding of Structures for Near-Net Shape Manufacturing 

      Dr Pedro de Sousa Santos is a Senior Project Engineer at Friction Welding and Processing section at TWI, Ltd. His work focuses on the development of friction-based welding technologies, predominantly for the aerospace and space sectors. Pedro’s PhD research, co-funded by TWI Industrial Members and Coventry University, addressed the development of the refill friction stir spot welding process for lightweight aerospace applications. He is also affiliated with the Engineering council and The Welding Institute and is an active STEM ambassador.

      • 29 Apr 2025
      • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
      • Online (Zoom)
      • 309
      Register


      Technical Group Webinar

      JOIN OUR WELDING AND JOINING PROCESSES TECHNICAL GROUP (TG2) WEBINAR

      Who should attend? 

      Welding engineers, welding apprentices, welding trainees and anyone not familiar with the process.

      What will you learn? 

      This webinar will be looking at why we need Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT), concentrating mainly on the heat treatment of carbon manganese and low/medium alloy steels. We will be looking at the benefits of PWHT, how these benefits are achieved, heat treatment methods and control, relevant specifications and recommended PWHT temperatures for a range of alloys.


      Experts from industry will be presenting on a range of topics:

      • Gene Mathers, Consultant
      Please note that this event will be recorded.

      FEES

      • Professional Members of The Welding Institute:
        • AWeldI: £25 + VAT (£30)
        • TechWeldI/MWeldI/FWeldI: Free 
      • Industrial Members of TWI Ltd: £25 + VAT (£30)
      • Non-members: £95 + VAT (£114)
      • Retired Members: £25 + VAT (£30)
      • Students: £25 + VAT (£30)
      • TWI Training Customers: £75 + VAT (£90)
      • TWI Training School Customers with professional membership: Free: Please contact us with your Training Customer ID Number  

      TWI Staff - please contact Kayleigh Elt if you wish to register.

      Please note that payment must be made before the event in order to receive the joining instructions for the event.


      CAN'T MAKE IT ON THE DAY?

      If you can't join us on the day, you can still access the recording of the webinar and the presentations by registering ahead of the event.*

      *presentation dissemination is dependent on presenter consent.


      ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (AWeldI) OF THE WELDING INSTITUTE

      Registering on this Technical Group webinar as a non-member or a TWI Training Customer without Professional Membership gives you full Associate Membership (AWeldI) for one year. To activate your membership, just complete the highlighted fields on the event registration form.

      You will also benefit from:


      BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS WEBINAR
      • 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 

      CONTINUOUS 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.

      Please contact kayleigh.elt@twi.co.uk if you require a certificate of attendance towards your continuing professional development.


      MEET THE SPEAKER:

      EUR ING Gene Mathers CEng, MSc, Dip IIM, FWeldI, EWE, IWE

      Consultant 

      Gene has over 40 years industrial experience working in pipeline, power generation, heavy engineering, nuclear and the pressure vessel fabrication industries. He worked for NEI-International Combustion Ltd. as the company’s Welding and Metallurgy Manager and latterly Quality Manager for some 10 years before joining TWI Ltd in 1991 as Manager, School of Welding Technology, where he controlled and administered courses ranging from hands on skills training to classroom based welding engineering courses for postgraduate engineers.

      He then moved into the role of Principal Consultant in the Manufacturing Services Group before taking retirement in 2007. Since then he has provided a welding engineering consultancy service as a private consultant.

      • 14 May 2025
      • 5:00 PM
      • Hybrid (East Coast College, Suffolk Road, Gt Yarmouth, NR31 OED
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      Eastern Counties Branch Technical Talk

      This free event is organised by our Eastern Counties Branch for our members. Other members and non-members are very welcome to join us.

      Overview:-  In this presentation, the Fraunhofer Institute's Scientific Team Leader for bonding technologies, Sascha Stribrick, will discuss two examples of joining technolgy that have been the subject of resent work at the Fraunhofer IPA.

      Speaker:- Sascha Stribrick (Scientific Team Leader, Fraunhofer Institute) 

      Speaker Biography:- Since 2020, Sascha Stribrick has worked in bonding technologies at the Fraunhofer Institute of manufacturing engineering and automation in Struttgart, Germany. After his studies in mechanical engineering at the University of Struttgart, he started his research into the friction stir welding of polymers and adhesively bonded cutting tools for different materials. He completed the advanced education to become a European Adhesive Engineer in 2023 to deepen his knowldege of bonding technologies. Since July 2024 he is the Scientific Team Leader for bonding technologies. 

      Additional Information:

      • Registration details maybe shared with our volunteers to facilitate this event
      • Live event only


      Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal. CPD Certificates are not provided for Branch events.


        • 15 May 2025
        • 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
        • Online (Teams)
        • 485
        Register


        Technical Group Webinar

        JOIN OUR STRUCTURES AND INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICAL GROUP (TG1) WEBINAR

        Who should attend? 

        Structural steelwork managers at all levels, especially site erection managers/supervisors, steelwork designers, civil engineers, structural engineers. Aimed at all structural steelwork, including wind generation, offshore structures industry sectors.

        What will you learn? 

        Attendees will gain a knowledge of some of the pitfalls using structural fasteners and how to avoid them. They will gain an insight into some of the options available for fasteners and non-conventional bolting systems.


        Experts from industry will be presenting on a range of topics:

        • Neil Cruickshank, Associate/ Project Engineer, Sandberg LLP - Recent Issues with Preloaded Structural Joints

        • Dr David Moore, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BCSA (British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd.) - Specification, Installation and Inspection of Structural Bolts

        • Arnie Glausiusz, Sales Manager, Tension Control Bolts Ltd. - Tension Control Bolts and their Use

        • Dr Marcio Militisky, Materials; Welding and Corrosion Technical Authority, SSE - Large Diameter Fasteners and the Challenges of Offshore Wind Structures

        • David Briggs, Chief Technical Officer, Cooper Turner Beck Ltd. - Standards for Bolt Manufacture

        • Tom Cosgrove, Consultant, Sandberg LLP - TBC


          Please note that this event is recorded.

          FEES

          Please note that payment must be made before the event in order to receive the joining instructions for the event.

          Please ensure to register on the Microsoft Teams Event page prior to the event, the link to the event page can be found in the confirmation email. 

          Once completed, this is when you will receive your webinar joining link.

          • Professional Members of The Welding Institute:
            • AWeldI: £25 + VAT (£30)
            • TechWeldI/MWeldI/FWeldI: Free 
          • Industrial Members of TWI Ltd: £25 + VAT (£30)
          • Non-members: £95 + VAT (£114)
          • Retired Members: £25 + VAT (£30)
          • Students: £25 + VAT (£30)
          • TWI Training Customers: £75 + VAT (£90)
          • TWI Training School Customers with professional membership: Free: Please contact us with your Training Customer ID Number  

          TWI Staff - please contact Kayleigh Elt if you wish to register.


          CAN'T MAKE IT ON THE DAY?

          If you can't join us on the day, you can still access the recording of the webinar and the presentations by registering ahead of the event.*

          *presentation dissemination is dependent on presenter consent.

          ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (AWeldI) OF THE WELDING INSTITUTE

          Registering on this Technical Group webinar as a non-member or a TWI Training Customer without Professional Membership gives you full Associate Membership (AWeldI) for one year. To activate your membership, just complete the highlighted fields on the event registration form.

          You will also benefit from:


          BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS WEBINAR
          • 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 

          CONTINUOUS 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.

          Please contact kayleigh.elt@twi.co.uk if you require a certificate of attendance towards your continuing professional development.

          MEET THE SPEAKERS:

          Dr David Moore

          Specification, Installation and Inspection of Structural Bolts

          David is a Structural Engineer and Deputy CEO of the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) responsible for helping to set the strategic direction of BCSA and managing the BCSA group of companies. His previous roles at BCSA included the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Engineer.

          David is also responsible for raising the standards of members and of the steel construction sector. He represents BCSA and the UK and Republic of Ireland constructional steelwork sectors, ensuing reputational growth and influence at individual, industry and government levels. David’s areas of expertise are UKCA and CE Marking, Connection Design, design and execution of standards and fire engineering.


          David Briggs

          Standards for Bolt Manufacture

          As the Chief Technical Officer of the Cooper Turner Beck Group, who are one of the foremost manufactures of safety critical fasteners. David has developed an extensive knowledge of fastener manufacturing techniques, operational excellence and product standards which has enabled him to become the Chair of the BSI standards committee FME9 and represent the UK on European and international committees.

           
          • 21 May 2025
          • 2:00 PM
          • ESAB, Unit 1, Withins Point, Withins Road, Haydock Industrial Estate, Haydock, WA11 9UD
          • 30
          North Western Branch – Site Visit

          North Western Branch Committee invite you to join them for talk on Specialised Welding Products

          Location: ESAB, Unit 1, Withins Point, Withins Road, Haydock Industrial Estate, Haydock, WA11 9UD

          More details to follow



          • 18 Jun 2025
          • 6:00 PM
          • Bullholme Playing Fields, Barrowford, Lancaster, BB9 8PU
          • 30
          North Western Branch 

          North Western Branch Committee invite you to join them for a rounders match and networking event

          Location: Bullholme Playing Fields, Barrowford, Lancaster, BB9 8PU

          More details to follow



          • 16 Jul 2025
          • 5:30 PM
          • Barley Mow, Barley, Burnley, BB12 9JX
          • 30
          North Western Branch – Site Visit

          North Western Branch Committee invite you to join them for an evening of branch programme planning

          Location: Barley Mow, Barley, Burnley, BB12 9JX

          More details to follow



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