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.

Submit your abstract for review today.

Abstracts should be submitted in 300 words.

Authors with accepted abstracts will be required to give oral presentations at FABTECH 2025 within the AWS Professional Program. They will also receive complimentary registration for the 2025 Professional Program and free access to FABTECH 2025, North America's largest metal forming, fabrication, welding and finishing event.

Presenters are also welcome to attend the following events during FABTECH 2025:
Opening Ceremony: Join us as the AWS President, Richard Holdren and Officers are introduced, and the
new AWS Fellows and Counselors are recognized.
The Comfort Adams Lecture: Dr. Zhili Feng, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Plenary Presentation: Prof. Ninshu Ma, Osaka University
Plenary Presentation: Prof. Antonio Ramirez, The Ohio State University
Plenary Presentation: Prof. Joel Andersson, University West Sweden
-Poster Competition: Visit: weld.ng/postercompetition