UditVani, Jamshedpur: The Indian Institute of Welding (IIW – INDIA) stands as a premier professional body devoted to the advancement of welding science and technology. Established in 1966 with its headquarters in Kolkata, the organization has a strong footprint across India, boasting 14 branches, over 4,500 individual members, and 150 industrial members.
IIW publishes the Indian Welding Journal, a quarterly magazine featuring high-quality technical research papers and insights. A section contributed by the American Welding Society keeps Indian members informed about global advancements in welding.
Empowering Through Education and Certification
IIW INDIA plays a pivotal role in welding education and training by offering internationally accredited certifications, including:
International Welding Engineer (IWE)
International Welding Technologist (IWT)
These certifications are recognized worldwide, as IIW INDIA is a certified member of the International Institute of Welding. For corporate entities, IIW provides ISO 3834 certifications, facilitating global trade by ensuring world-class welding quality standards.
IIW Jamshedpur: A Hub for Innovation
The Jamshedpur branch actively engages in skill development by conducting training programs, refresher courses, and seminars for welders, supervisors, and engineers. These initiatives ensure professionals stay updated with cutting-edge welding technologies and best practices.
National Welding Seminar 2024: A Gathering of Innovators
Theme: Advances in Welding, Cladding & Additive Manufacturing
Hosted by IIW Jamshedpur
After a decade, the National Welding Seminar (NWS) returns to Jamshedpur, showcasing the latest developments in welding. This two-and-a-half-day event will see over 300 delegates from industries, research institutions, and academia discussing innovations in welding, cladding, and additive manufacturing.
Why Welding is Critical to India’s Growth
As India aims to become the world’s third-largest economy, welding technologies play a fundamental role in manufacturing vehicles, heavy equipment, defense systems, space technologies, and infrastructure projects. Events like NWS are instrumental in driving innovation and ensuring India’s global competitiveness.
Keynote Speakers and Industry Participation
NWS 2024 will feature distinguished professionals from leading organizations, including:
National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML)
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Academic giants like IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee, and Jadavpur University
Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI)
Tata Steel R&D
The seminar will host over 100 research paper presentations across three parallel sessions.
Who’s Supporting the Event? Meet Our Sponsors
NWS 2024 is supported by renowned sponsors who ensure the event’s success:
TATA Steel
Voestalpine
Castolin Eutectic
Sumangal Industries
Hoganas
AIS WSI Pvt. Ltd.
Hardcarb
Jamshedpur’s local industries and fabrication units have also provided invaluable support.
Exhibition: A Showcase of Excellence
Parallel to the seminar, an exhibition will feature leading manufacturers displaying cutting-edge welding products and systems.
Inauguration by Esteemed Guests
The event will be inaugurated on December 12 at 9:15 AM by:
Chief Guest: Mr. Probal Ghosh, Vice President (OSS), Tata Steel
Guest of Honour: Mr. M. Shanker Narayan, Executive Director, RSB Global
Their presence highlights the significance of welding in shaping India’s industrial landscape.
Behind the Scenes: The Organizing Team
IIW Jamshedpur’s organizing committee, led by Dr. A. Prabhakaran (Chairman), Dr. Kanwer Arora (Secretary), and Mr. Kalyan Prasad (Past Chairman), along with team members like Mr. Ashok Kumar Perka and Mr. Nirmal Kumar, have worked diligently for months to bring this event to life.
We invite the media to support this initiative by amplifying the message of innovation, knowledge-sharing, and industrial growth, ensuring maximum benefit for local professionals and businesses.
