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Welding is essential in industries such as the automotive industry, the construction industry and even the aviation industry. In fact, various forms of welding are needed in order to withstand the harsh oceanic weather conditions. After asking ‘What is welding?’ Most people will be surprised at the answer. This is because it may seem like a relatively simple question, but at the end of the day ‘What is welding?’ is a question that will be answered with a host of fascinating information.
In consumer-focused industries – such as sports equipment and consumer electronics – additive manufacturing is still nascent and finding applications that maximise the value of the technology can be a major challenge. While a focus on developing new AM technologies is important, understanding what novel things we can do with the technology is just as critical and often overlooked. This technology has penetrated every major industry from automotive, aerospace, defence, consumer products to medical and dental.
Ultimately, the key is to attract younger generations to the trade by educating them and encouraging them to get involved with programs that can offer insight into the industry.