WELCOME TO AACHEN

The American Welding Society (AWS), the German Welding Society (DVS) and the International Institute of Welding (IIW) are organizing the 4th International Electron Beam Welding Confer- ence (IEBW) in Aachen, Germany in March 2017.

The event will also receive further support from the Japan Welding Society.

The IEBW Conference will bring together scientists, engineers and technical personnel from around the globe involved in re- search, development and application of electron beam welding processes.

Also IEBW provides an excellent opportunity for experts not using the electron beam presently but to getting to know the technical capabilities and advantages of the electron beam. Common fields where the electron beam is used are for ex- ample aircraft and aerospace, automotive and transportation, shipbuilding and off-shore constructions, rail, nuclear, oil gas and chemical, military and defense, construction and general fabrication, electronics and medical.

The event is truly one that anyone involved in sophisticated joining challenges should plan to attend.

We look forward to meeting you in Aachen, Germany in March 2017!

Dr. Wilfried Behr Chairman of Program Committee

Ernest Levert Chairman of IIW Commission IV-B