Welding Journal

Over the last decade, I’ve been fortunate to attend and report on the AWS Detroit Section’s Sheet Metal Welding Conference (SMWC) many times. Every time the event is held — typically every other year — it continues to leave a lasting impression. SMWC XX: Advances in Automotive Welding & Joining Conference, held October 22–24, 2024, was no exception, highlighting recent developments in welding and joining solutions that enable new generations of vehicle design and construction. Conference committee members take ..