NEWS
2026-03-25
EWF contributes to international publication on handheld laser welding safety
The European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting (EWF) has contributed to the development of a new international document addressing Handheld Laser Beam Welding (HLBW), with a strong focus on safety, qualification, and best practices. This work was carried out within the framework of an ...
2026-03-23
AM Village 2026: EWF Contributions through IAMQS, AILEEN and DILAPRO
With the conclusion of AM Village 2026, the week stands out as a focused, hands-on setting that connected defence requirements with practical additive manufacturing (AM) capability building. Throughout the programme, EWF contributed by reinforcing the role of training, qualification pathways ...
2026-03-19
AM Village 2026: Days 3 and 4 spotlight AILEEN “AM for Defence” Training Pilot
As AM Village continued this week at Albacete Air Base (Spain), days 3 and 4 shifted the focus from foundational alignment to hands-on skills development through an AILEEN pilot dedicated to “AM for Defence”. Framed within the AM Village, this course reinforced how competence development ...
2026-03-17
AM Village 2026: First Two Days Focus on Harmonised AM Training for Defence
AM Village 2026 officially started this week at Albacete Air Base (Spain), and EWF was on site for the opening two days, 16 and 17 March, contributing to the programme from the outset. The first sessions brought together defence stakeholders and the wider AM community to focus on practical ...
2026-03-12
EWF to showcase DILAPRO and FLASH at S2P Conference 2026
EWF is pleased to announce its participation in the XVIII S2P Conference, which will take place from 27 to 29 April 2026 in Essaouira, Morocco. Recognised as a key meeting point for researchers, technology developers and industrial stakeholders, the event brings together experts in semi-solid ...
2026-03-12
EWF supports AILEEN in strengthening vocational excellence in aerospace and defence
The aerospace and defence sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by advanced manufacturing, digitalisation and sustainability demands. To keep pace with these changes, vocational education and training (VET) systems must continue to adapt and provide professionals with the skills ...
2026-03-12
EWF at AM Village: Connecting Military Requirements with Skills and Industrial Capability
Taking place from 16 to 20 March at Albacete Air Base in Spain, AM Village 2026 will bring together Armed Forces, industry, research and academia in an intensive, hands-on workshop dedicated to additive manufacturing (AM) in a military context. Structured around briefings, seminars and ...
2026-03-05
EWF joins AEROFUSE to support the future of aerospace in Europe
EWF is proud to be part of AEROFUSE, a large-scale initiative funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme. Bringing together 26 partners from 12 countries, the project aims to address skills gaps in key areas of Europe’s aerospace sector. It focuses on three key subsectors not ...
2025-12-18
Season’s Greetings from EWF
As the year draws to a close, the European Welding Federation (EWF) extends its sincere thanks to its members, partners, and stakeholders for their continued collaboration and commitment.Through your engagement and cooperation, we continue to strengthen harmonised qualification systems, support ...
2025-11-20
IIW 2026 Digital Collection Welded Art Photographic Exhibition: Shaping the Future
IIW 2026 Digital Collection Welded Art Photographic Exhibition: Shaping the FutureEWF is pleased to announce the launch of the IIW 2026 Digital Collection Welded Art Photographic Exhibition, which will be featured during the 79th IIW Annual Assembly in Salzburg, Austria (12–17 July 2026).About the ...
