Welding is a versatile skill that is usually used to build practical things, but it is also used to combine both form and function. This ability to...

With the current economy focusing on "green" jobs and technology, the employment outlook is bright for workers possessing welding skills. Although welding is not generally thought of...

Turkey day is fast approaching for us in the U.S., but it’s not the only event worth getting excited about. Beginning with the ultimate event for the...

There’s more to look forward to in October than Halloween! This month is full of events that will stimulate your mind, encourage creativity, and some even satisfy...

Time for a little welding humor. We’ve officially hit the Fall season, so let’s celebrate the beginning of football season and the end of overly hot days...

Wow! I feel like we just celebrated New Years and now 2010 is almost over. Insane! Fast-moving year aside, what events are popping up in the welding...

   Steven Hawking, renowned British astrophysicist warns the planet Earth is quickly running out of resources, and in order for mankind to survive beyond the next century,...

If you’re willing to trek on over to Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric’s willing to teach you all they know about motorsports welding.     Lincoln Electric’s Motorsports...

Want to win some cool prizes for your welding side projects this summer?  If you’re a talented metalworker and you can stand up to competition, then consider...

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Can you produce a perfect weld blindfolded (not recommended)? Are your impressive welds the stuff of legends? Battle it out with two...

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It’s that time again! The American Welding Society (AWS) has begun its search for the most outstanding...

Is it possible to weld together metals of different types or composition? Why would you need to wait 18 hours before picking up your weld piece after...

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Interested in winning some awesome welding swag? Miller Electric is calling all artists to create a new design...

Every year North America gets to experience the “largest forming, fabricating, and welding” in North America: Fabtech Expo. Last year’s event was full of amazing welding equipment...

“Green” is the old “green” but bringing more green than ever before. What am I saying? The issue of making more environmentally friendly technology has been around...

The Matrix, Terminator, and I, Robot all did it – explored the idea of man VS machine. As always with these types of films, the two cannot...

It’s the age old story of man/woman VS machine. Before technology became so complicated that manuals began to look like dictionaries, there were smart, hard-working men and...

In some ways, social networking is becoming less social and more professional these days. Miller, your favorite brand of welding supplies, yeah they’re on Twitter. Baker’s Gas,...

Aside from those welders that work tirelessly to hone their craft and share their knowledge with others, there are many welding associations, institutes, and societies that have...

It was the “welding” before Christmas. . . I could continue, but I won’t. I’m interested in the story of what you’re doing for the holidays this...

From Arizona to Indiana, Australia, and even Japan, welders all over the world have the chance to put their skills to test against other welders. Now it’s...

Spending time in welding forums I’ve noticed a great divide between welders – those that are finding more work than they can handle, and those that are...

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is more than just that school from the movie 21 (by the way, the book was better; isn’t it always?). MIT is one...