American Welding Society - IIW
 INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WELDING
The IIW was founded in 1948 by the welding institutes or societies in 13 countries to promote international collaboration in welding. With 43 member countries, the objectives of the organization are:
to promote the development of welding and to provide for the exchange of scientific and technical information on welding research and education.
to assist in the formulation of international standards for welding.
to promote the organization of national welding associations.

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