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February 2025
Feature Articles
Busting the Myths around Welding Aluminum
For decades, welding aluminum has been a challenge. During that time, several myths have surfaced and been passed along. This article will review some of the most common, debunk or prove them, and add tips for best practices.
see moreWorking toward a New Generation of Compact Heat Exchangers
Many years ago, when I chose thermal energy engineering as my major in undergraduate study, I had only a vague idea that it must be something important because thermal energy is needed everywhere.
see moreNew AWS Specifications for Torch and Furnace Soldering and Soldered Joint Mechanical Testing
When soldering technology is mentioned, it is often associated with electronics applications, such as assembling components like capacitors, resistors, and microprocessors onto printed circuit boards.
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AWS, Miami, Fla., has announced Carey Chen as its new executive director and CEO, effective January 20. Chen succeeds Robert Roth, who has served as interim executive director and CEO.
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