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Registration Open: International Conference on Handheld Laser Beam Welding 2026

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the International Conference on Handheld Laser Beam Welding (HLBW), taking place:

CCWJ Seminar 2024: COBOT WELDING INNOVATION

CCWJ is proud to present our annual seminar for 2024 on “Cobot Welding Innovation: Bridging the gap between automation and collaboration”. Speakers from renowned organizations include:

CCWJ Annual Seminar 2023

Our upcoming annual seminar will take place in the late spring/ealy summer of 2023 and cover the topic of welding for hydrogen applications, such as hydrogen transport. This one-day seminar will feature international speakers with manufacturing experience for hydrogen applications and cover the fundamental knowledge you will need to work in this field.

Check our LinkedIn page for details on upcoming events!

The CCWJ has a new LinkedIn page! Check it out for details on upcoming events, news, and more.

CCWJ Gentry Wood 2022 Alumni Award Recipients

The Canadian Centre for Welding and Joining is pleased to announce that one of our alumni, Dr. Gentry Wood, has been selected as recipients of the 2022 University of Alberta Alumni Horizon Awards, which recognize the outstanding professional achievements and/or contributions to community of recent graduates.

Fabtech 2022 / AWS Professional Program

Atlanta will host this year’s Fabtech Expo and AWS Professional Program again. Look for CCWJ presenters in the program to learn more about our ongoing research projects.

CCWJ Mitchell Grams in the Innovator Spotlight

Dr. Mitchell Grams, a postdoctoral fellow in the Chemical and Material Engineering Department, was recently featured in the Innovator Spotlight by the University of Alberta. The Innovator Spotlight is a series that highlights the work of researchers and innovators at the University of Alberta. Dr. Grams’ research in welding revolved around issues of thermal expansion and residual stress, and the…