Presentations

Unbreakable AI - Autonomic Verification

Presented by Colin Gagich (Inference Labs) during Welding Industry Day- February 11th, 2026

Visual Acoustic AI for Robust Defect Detection in GMAW and WAAM

Presented by Cornelius Sawatzky (Xiris Automation Inc) during Welding Industry Day- February 11th, 2026

Advanced Welding Technology

Preparing the Next Generation of Welding Professionals Through Advanced Training

AI-Driven Welding Training in Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Transforming Welding Education Through Artificial Intelligence

From the Doorway to the Deck Plates

Building the Bridge From Classroom Training to Shipyard Careers

Is it a Good Weld?

Understanding Weld Quality Through Codes, Materials & Service Conditions

Metal TASK Program: Building Pathways to Trades Careers

Empowering Youth Through Hands-On Metal Trades Training

Rust Belt Robotics Building Community Based Pathway Educational Programs

Empowering Students Through Accessible Robotics Pathways

What Makes a Great High School Welding Project?

Designing Welding Projects That Build Skills, Creativity, and Career Pathways

A Novel metric for Quantifying fluidity in welding wires

Methodology to improve fluidity of welding wires

Advancements in Weld-Brazing Technology for Joining Lightweight Alloys in the Automotive Industry

Innovative Weld-Brazing Techniques for Enhanced Joint Performance in Lightweight Automotive Alloys.