London Branch runs a lively programme of hybrid events (online and in-person) which are featured in the Events section of this website where details are posted and members and guests can register for attendance. You are free to attend the regular branch meetings in-person but we appreciate registration so that we can ensure that catering matches the level of attendance.
Our programme for 2024 consisted of 10 technical meetings plus one social event; a riverboat party.
17/01/2024
Annual general meeting
Friction welding from invention to the moon - Jeroen de Bakker, TWI Ltd.
07/02/2024
Arc welding consumable production and design - EurIng Graham Holloway, I.A. Barnes and Co Ltd.
13/03/2024
A historical review of pulsed arc welding – some facts and some fiction - Mark Cozens, Weld-Class Solutions.
11/04/2024
Mechanical testing of metals in H2S and H2 environments - Matthew Haslett, TWI Ltd.
Joint meeting with Institute of Corrosion.
10/05/2024
The Prince of Wales: brand new steam for the 21st Century.
Graham Nicholas, Head of Engineering A1 Steam Locomotive Trust.
Joint meeting with Society of Chemical Industries.
12/06/2024
Developments in Information and Knowledge Services at TWI - Paul Jones, TWI Ltd.
03/08/2024
Riverboat trip: from Chiswick to Kingston and back, with afternoon tea.
11/09/2024
Local vacuum power beam welding of large applications for energy - Chris Punshon, Cambridge Vacuum Engineering.
09/10/2024
Joining techniques for thermoplastic composites in aerospace and automotive engineering - Sadik Omairey, Brunel Composites Centre and Non-metallic Innovation Centre.
13/11/2024
Diffusion Bonding: Fundamentals and Applications - Amir Shirzadi, The Open University and Cambridge Joining Technology.
04/12/2024
Everything you need to know about Rare Earth Metals - David Rowe, Cedar Metals Ltd.
Branch events are reported in the journal of the Institute: Welding and Joining Matters and past presentations, where released by the lecturer, are available in the meeting archives on this website.
The branch also has a LinkedIn page with regular branch news. On LinkedIn search for ‘London Branch – The Welding Institute’. Please join this group to receive regular updates direct from the Branch committee.
The Welding Institute
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