International Institute of Welding
The Mission of IIW is to be the global body in the science and application of joining technology providing networking and knowledge exchange. Its technical field encompasses the joining, cutting and surface treatment of metallic and non-metallic materials by such processes as welding, brazing, soldering, thermal cutting, thermal spraying, adhesive bonding, microjoining and embraces allied fields including quality assurance, non-destructive testing, standardisation, inspection, health and safety, education, training, qualification, design and fabrication.