Weld Australia’s Welding Excellence Awards are one of the most prestigious events on the welding industry calendar. The Awards promote high standards of craftsmanship, quality and professionalism.
Comment from Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia
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TasTAFE metals students benefit from VR/AR welding simulators
TasTAFE’s Metals students are now benefiting from the latest technology thanks to the arrival of twelve new portable ‘Welducation Simulators’.
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Kemppi launches lightweight welding helmets with maximum breathing protection
A leading international welding equipment manufacturer, Kemppi, has released its new Zeta Fresh Air welding and grinding helmets.
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Weld Australia demands answers: will the Australian Government manufacture wind and transmission towers locally or outsource to China?
Weld Australia calls upon the Australian Government to provide a clear and immediate public response regarding the manufacture of wind and transmission towers. Will wind and transmission towers be manufactured locally in Australia, or offshored to China?
Comment from Geoff Crittenden – CEO, Weld Australia
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Weld Australia receives global recognition for technical training
Weld Australia has been awarded the Andre Leroy Prize at the 2024 International Institute of Welding (IIW) Awards, held during the IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference on Welding and Joining in Rhodes, Greece.
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RED grant enhances automated manufacturing capability for Kalgoorlie business
MAS Equipment’s Kalgoorlie-Boulder workshop introduces a new collaborative welding robot, set to enhance automation.
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Weld Australia launches free online welder safety training courses
Weld Australia has announced the launch of two free online welder safety training courses, one for welders, and the second for welding engineers and supervisors.
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Shielding gases optimise robotic welding
Manufacturers’ Monthly caught up with BOC’s Peter Kuebler to explore the intersection of robots, cobots, welding technologies, and providing the gases essential to their proper functioning.
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World-Class WA work celebrated at Weld Australia’s 2023 welding excellence awards
Craftsmanship, quality and professionalism were front and centre last night, with the winners of the 2023 Western Australia Welding Excellence Awards announced in Perth.
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Air Liquide Australia’s ARCAL welding gases simplifies welders’ work
The ARCAL range from Air Liquide offers 4 high-performing argon / CO2 mixtures and these mixtures fulfil all everyday TIG, MIG, MAG and Plasma arc welding needs on carbon steel, stainless steel and light alloys.
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Working together to improve welder safety outcomes nationally
Industry, government and statutory bodies are working together to ensure that appropriate strategies are in place to reduce welder exposure to fumes and prevent long-term health effects.
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How industry can realise the benefits of advanced technology
The trade of welding conjures up images of dirty, dark workshops full to the brim with traditional tools and machinery prone to throwing off sparks and fumes.
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Precision scanning in robotic welding
The scanCONTROL Laser Profile Scanner, supplied by Bestech Australia, offers high-precision measurement of the weld seam geometry.
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Government support key for renewable energy revolution – Weld Australia
Results from a recent 2023 survey of Weld Australia members reveal that a renewable energy revolution in Australia is almost impossible without support from the Federal Government.
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New England TAFEs producing ‘top-gun’ metal workers
Thanks to a great working relationship with BOC at a local level, Tamworth and Armidale TAFE colleges are now providing training that’s creating ‘top-gun’ metal workers, up to speed in operating state-of-the-art industrial equipment and gases used in the metal fabrication and welding trades.
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Labour shortages can make net zero transition challenging: Weld Australia
Weld Australia has released the results of its 2023 Member Survey, which reveals the Federal Government must step in and provide real support to industry to make the renewable energy revolution a reality.
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NSW schools outreach program encourages trade careers
Weld Australia’s Advanced Manufacturing Schools Outreach Program is encouraging kids in secondary schools across New South Wales to explore careers in the trades.
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Next generation welding
The next generation of WIA welders have landed. Built with new digital platforms and extensive features, all come with three years warranty and better than ever reliability and performance for the Australian Market.
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Radical approach needed to overcome skilled welder shortage
Weld Australia estimates that, unless action is taken now, Australia will be 70,000 welders short by 2030.
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