To request membership information, please visit our Membership Pages AWS Magazines The Welding Journal , a major monthly magazine specifically serving the welding and manufacturing industries is mailed to all AWS Members. The American Welder , an important new publication featuring tips and techniques for better welding. In addition, Inspection Trends the magazine for materials inspection and testing personnel, is mailed to individuals and facilities certified by AWS, including all Certified Welding Inspectors. Technical Publications AWS offers over 300 books, charts, videos, replicas, proceedings, and software. Educational Programs I nclude international, national and local conferences, seminars, individual corporate programs, and home study courses.
Subjects range from the basics to the leading edge of technology.
AWS Foundation Founded in 1989, to support research and education in welding and related technologies. It is committed to annually awarding fellowships to deserving graduate students for important research in areas important to the requirements of industry. The award of scholarships to vocational and undergraduate college students is also a high priority and a student loan program has also been developed to prepare students for welding related careers. In 1989, the AWS Certified Welder Program was launched to certify the qualifications of welders nationwide. The testing facilities used to conduct the qualification procedures are AWS accredited and AWS also develops customized welder certification programs for other organizations, including private companies.