Evolution of Welding in the Automotive Industry

From BIW to EV battery welding, engineering and AI/ML have become crucial in making welding intelligent

By Hassan Ghassemi-Armaki, global research and development, General Motors, Warren, Mich., and Peng Wang, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.

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Florida IS a Manufacturing State

A bold but true statement – although very likely news to many. I am happy to share that Florida is now ranked as the tenth largest manufacturing state in the United States, providing high-wage jobs to 422,800 residents across some of the most dynamic and innovative industry sectors. 

Some of these industry sectors are seemingly incongruous with Florida’s image as a family-fun destination: semiconductors manufacturing, microelectronics production and packaging, transportation, machinery and equipment manufacturing.

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FABTECH Heads to Orlando for The First Time In 2024  

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 11, 2024) – North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event, FABTECH 2024, is making its first visit to Orlando, Fla., as this premier gathering kicks off its three-day run at the Orange County Convention Center in one of America’s fastest growing manufacturing centers Oct.

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National Welding Month Shines Bright

AWS ARC Stars share what this month means to them

By KRISTIN CAMPBELL, managing editor of the Welding Journal.

Reprinted with permission: The AWS Welding Journal

The AWS ARC Stars — Jason Becker (@arcjunkiespodcast on Instagram, and the handles that follow are also found on this platform), Danea Buschkoetter (@welder_danea), Sean Flottmann (@dabswellington), Stephanie Hoffman (@_stephanie_hoffman_), Rachel Lee (@thetinywelder), and Chloë Hudson (@arcweldingangel) — are really looking forward to National Welding Month 2024.

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What To Expect at FABTECH 2024 in Orlando As A First Time Attendee

what to expect at fabtech 2024 tech demo

Each year in North America, FABTECH events welcome over 65,000 total visitors from over 90 countries. While our US event has typically rotated between Las Vegas, Chicago, and Atlanta – this fall we’re taking North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing show to a new location: sunny Florida. 

Attending FABTECH 2024 in Orlando this year is a pivotal opportunity for professionals in every corner of the manufacturing industry.

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