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March 2025
Feature Articles
Providing Safety Guidance for the Handheld Laser Welding Process
Handheld laser welding (HHLW) systems have garnered significant interest in the welding industry due to their high productivity, ease of setup and use, reduced training requirements, and lower cost. These advantages and others help to alleviate some of the pressure brought on by the industry’s skilled labor gap.
see moreEducation 411
The AWS Foundation, Miami, Fla., has announced that its Welding Workforce Grant has doubled from $25,000 to up to $50,000 per facility. The grant is open to high schools, technical/trade schools, and community colleges. Eligible schools nationwide can apply until March 15, 2025.
see moreReducing Welding Robot Downtime with New Track Technology
Downtime is costly for metalworking and fabrication shop operations of all sizes. Whether it’s multiple millions of dollars per hour of unplanned downtime at a Tier 1 automotive facility or $500 per hour of scheduled maintenance downtime for removing spatter and other debris in a small fab shop, welding shops lose money when downtime strikes.
see moreOptimizing Robotic Welding with Tandem Processes
North America is seeing a significant increase in robotic automation for a variety of reasons, including increasing production needs, reducing costs, and addressing the growing need for skilled welders. For many manufacturers, transitioning to automation can be a daunting task, as there are numerous considerations to keep in mind.
see more6 Tips to Maintain a Safe and Compliant Dust Collection System
A dust collection system is essential for safety in welding operations (Fig. 1), but if it’s not properly designed or maintained, the dust collector itself can also become a safety hazard. Follow these six tips to avoid dust collector disasters and maintain a safe, compliant system.
see moreRespiratory Safety for Welders and Solutions for Hazard Control
Workplace health and safety is fundamental. Safer workplaces attract more skilled workers and help to ensure every worker returns home at the end of the day. To this end, hazards in the workplace must be properly and adequately identified and controlled.
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AWS has updated JobsInWelding.com with new pricing and packages, Corporate Member discounts, a résumé bank, and a redesigned logo. The website is a focused job board for the welding industry, offering targeted tools and connections to help professionals hire or be hired.
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