Over recent years, developments in Nd:YAG laser technology have resulted in higher power systems, up to 6kW, becoming commercially available. (W 189) (1)

Laser technology = Tecnologia a laser

Developments in welding technology applicable to the offshore industry are described in three broad themes; advanced arc welding, friction stir welding and laser processes. (W 229) (2)

Welding technology = Tecnologia de soldagem

The paper summarizes results of an engineering investigation on advanced joining technology for hybrid (composite-metal) structures. (W 123) (3)

Joining technology = Tecnologia conjunta

(1) Laser and hybrid laser-MAG welding of steel structures for shipbuilding

Steve Shi and David Howse

Laser & Sheet Processes Group, TWI Ltd

Paper presented at 2007 International Forum on Welding Technologies in Shipping Industry held in Shanghai on 16-18 June 2007.

(2) Recent Developments in Welding Technology 

G S Booth, R L Jones and P L Threadgill 

Paper presented at ISOPE-2006, 16th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, San Francisco, California, USA, May 28 – June 2, 2006.

(3) Advanced hybrid joining technology

Vladimir M. Shkolnikov, Gabriel J. Hostetter, David K. McNamara, Joseph R. Pickens, Stanley P. Turcheck, Jr. 

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC)

Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15904, U.S.A.

Bruce G. I. Dance 

Paper presented at ASME 28th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2009, Honolulu, Hawaii, 31 May – 5 June 2009. Paper #79769.