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Southern Counties Branch Online October Technical Presentation: Friction Stir Welding - Past and Future

  • 29 Oct 2026
  • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • online
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Southern Counties Branch Online October Technical Presentation: Friction Stir Welding - Past and Future 

The Welding Institute Southern Counties Branch invite you to their October Technical Presentation 

Industry expert will be presenting on:

This presentation will explain the principles behind friction stir welding (FSW), provide a review of the latest industrial applications, leading onto new developments being undertaken to extend the range of materials, joint configurations and materials thicknesses currently being welded in industry.

Our industry expert:

Jonathan Martin CEng FWeldI - Technology Fellow (Friction Stir Welding and Processing) at TWI 

Meet the speaker:

Jonathan joined TWI in 2005 and has more than 25 years’ of experience in Friction Stir Welding activities. A metallurgist by training but over the years has gained experience in all aspects of FSW including participating in FSW standard working groups, developing FSW training courses and delivering engineering solutions across the world. Currently Chair of IIW C-III-B-WG-B6, ISO Standard for Friction Stir Welding of Steel. Since 2008, he has run the International Symposium on Friction Stir Welding and has published/presented over 40 scientific research reports and papers.

Benefits from attending the event:

  • Join online A friendly, low-pressure way to see what the branch is like (join even if you don’t know anyone.)
  • Meet peers virtually and make useful connections wherever you join from. It’s a welcoming, inclusive space for new voices and first-time attendees.
  • Practical takeaways you can use straight away, shared by people working in the industry right now. Accessible to all members.
  • Interactive discussion and Q&A with questions taken from the online chat. Bring your real questions and get honest, helpful answers.
  • Get involved at your own pace. Attend online, and help shape what the branch does next.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.  

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