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The Welding Federation and Cranfield University have both entered into an exclusive partnership to address the full range of technical capacity gaps in Africa’s manufacturing ecosystem under the umbrella of African Content Support Program.
This partnership is tailored to enhance scientific information sharing, joint participation in OEM sponsored research in welding and materials engineering…
Materials design is constantly propelling new levels of advancements in modern application engineering From computing technology through biomedical engineering, to defense technology, complex onshore and offshore structures, aerospace or automotive and electronic devices, materials engineering is continually evolving at an astronomical pace from the regular selection of materials based on intrinsic chemo-mechanical properties, to complex…
Additive manufacturing is no longer fiction, but a modern-day reality. Additive manufacturing industry, also known as 3D printing, creates three-dimensional objects by adding material layer by layer, offering benefits to manufacturing of complex designs, reduced waste, and faster prototyping, impacting various industries.
TWF is glad to invite Africa’s manufacturing community to its webinar on Additive Manufacturing (3D…
TWF is delighted to announce and welcome the membership of The Tunisian Welding Association (ATS) to the African Content Development Table in Welding. ATS is a non-profit organization established in 2014 by a team of university professors and industry professionals.
ATS aims and objectives centers around bridging the gap between academia, research, and industry in…
TWF is excited to share that American Welding Society (AWS) has come on board as a sponsor of TWF African Content Program 2025. African Content Program is a crucial part of Welding Education and Development projects and TWF Grants Scheme. The program supports participation by Africans in TWF assemblies and diverse African Content programs/projects.…
TWF is pleased to announce the 4th international edition of the Welding New Technologies Seminar "SNTS'2025" as a TWF regional welding development event- North Africa.
This regional event organized by The Tunisian Welding Association (ATS), in partnership with the Higher Institute of Technological Studies of Sfax (ISET Sfax), attracts experts and leaders in Africa’s…
On February 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM WAT 5:00PM Eastern Time) two leading experts shared information and insights on Advanced Welding Processes and its Application in Africa’s welding and materials joining industries with the TWF community of experts and learners. In Africa, despite the existence of a wide network of pipelines, there is steady…
In my capacity as Director General, I can confidently posit that the Ethiopian economy is highly demanding of skilled welders in the infrastructural development process. Welding is backbone of infrastructural development of any given country. Investing on this sector is essentially investing on blood vessels of various economy sectors. The African Welding…
The Welding Federation (TWF) 2nd Annual Assembly and International Conference held in Lagos, Nigeria, did set a positive tone for the future of Africa’s welding industry. It highlighted a roadmap towards enhancing skills, fostering innovation, and promoting integration within the materials manufacturing sector across the continent. The conference's outcomes have sparked optimism and…
This edition of Weld-Afric spotlights Africa’s welding and materials joining communities, offering updates on African content solutions and programs that support local content initiatives.
The featured content includes an interview with the Director General of the FDR Institute under Ethiopia’s Ministry of Labor and Skills, shedding light on the challenges and realities faced in enhancing…
TWF is thrilled to announce its participation as an official partner for the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) 2025! SAIPEC as Africa’ premier petroleum exhibition and conference sets the tone of discussions and patterns of investment in Africa’s energy industry annually. It verifiably brings together the most vibrant personalities and companies.…