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AWS-SPONSORED EVENTS For more information on AWS conferences: aws.org/w/a/conferences/index (800/305) 4439353, ext. 455 Student Robotic Welding Competition. Dec. 5–8. Robotics Technology Park, Huntsville, Ala. Student contestants have the chance to show their robotic arc welding skills and knowledge in a two-and-a-half day competition. Contact Martica Ventura, (800) 443-9353, ext. 224. National Robotic Arc Welding Conference. June 2017. Milwaukee, Wis. A call for papers has been issued for topics addressing robotic arc welding related challenges and successes through innovation in part design, tooling, process optimization, people skills, or other means. This conference is a joint effort between the AWS Milwaukee Section, AWS D16 Robotic and Automatic Welding Committee, and Milwaukee Area Technical College. All proceeds from the conference go toward the J. F. Hinrichs Scholarship fund. To submit a short abstract, please contact Jeffrey Noruk, j.noruk@us. servorobot.com, or Jay Haynes, jay.haynes@wolfrobotics.com. U.S., CANADA, MEXICO EVENTS Additive Manufacturing Americas 2016. Dec. 7–9. Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, Calif. This is a business-tobusiness show for additive manufacturing/3D printing. This year’s show will incorporate a 3D print show. Visit amshow-americas.com. WIN EURASIA. February 9–12, 2017. Istanbul, Turkey. Three trade shows under one roof — metalworking, welding/cutting, and surface treatment technology. For more information, contact Monika Brandt, monika.brandt@messe.de. 4th UKP Workshop: Ultrafast Laser Technology. April 26–27, 2017. Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology, ILT, Aachen, Germany. More than 20 international speakers will report on the most recent developments in laser beam sources and optical systems for ultrafast laser technology. The event is an opportunity for scientists, laser manufacturers, and users to come together. Visit ultrafastlaser.com. BLECH India. April 27–29, 2017. Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai, India. Business platform for India’s sheet metal working industry. Visit blechindia.com. 19th International Conference on Joining Materials. May 7–10, 2017. Konventum LO-Skolen, Helsingør, Denmark. The Institute for the Joining of Materials (JOM) in association with the International Institute of Welding (IIW) pres- COMING EVENTS 46 WELDING JOURNAL / DECEMBER 2016 INTERNATIONAL EVENTS For info, go to aws.org/adindex For info, go to aws.org/adindex


Welding Journal | December 2016
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