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Abstract submissions on novel developments and research related to materials joining, including brazing/soldering, surfacing, and additive manufacturing, are welcome. Although full manuscripts are not required for abstract submission, authors are encouraged to submit suitable manuscripts to the Welding Journal at editorialmanager.com/wj/default.aspx for possible publication.
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Abstracts should be submitted in 300 words.
Authors with accepted abstracts will be required to give oral presentations at FABTECH 2026 within the AWS Professional Program. They will also receive complimentary registration for the 2026 Professional Program and free access to FABTECH 2026, North America's largest metal forming, fabrication, welding and finishing event.
Presenters are also welcome to attend the following events during FABTECH 2026:
Opening Ceremony: Join us as the AWS Officers and new AWS Fellows and Counselors are recognized.
Plenary Presentation: Dr. Alex Shapiro, Titanium Brazing, Inc.
Plenary Presentation: Prof. Hongyan Zhang, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) China
Plenary Presentation: Prof. Wei Zhang, The Ohio State University
Plenary Presentation: Prof. Zhenzhen Yu, Colorado School of Mines
-Poster Competition: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/31efca90aaff479886a02c13a6b9cf8f |