Research and Studies

Since 1919, the American Welding Society has compiled research and studies from scientists and scholars. Learn from them. Read for yourself how welding has impacted the American economy; share breakthroughs in welding research; discover how training and certifying welding supervisors can reduce costs and increase productivity.

Visit AWS RESEARCH & STUDIES to read these reports and many more. Never stop learning.

Welding Journal, Inspection Trends, and the American Welder
A major monthly magazine that specifically serves the welding and materials joining industry, the Welding Journal includes technical articles, industry and AWS news, research papers, and advertisements. Up-to-date information on what’s innovative and what’s important in welding and thermal cutting is presented each month. Winner of over 50 awards, including Folio magazine’s 1997 Editorial Excellence Award in Manufacturing category, the Welding Journal is one of the premier benefits of AWS membership. The American Welder supplement to the Welding Journal is an additional member benefit designed to provide practical information to the “hands-on” welder. Inspection Trends is the quarterly magazine for materials inspection and testing personnel. It contains feature articles on technology in the field of weld and materials inspection, as well as issues important to the profession.