Within the SMARTWELD project (EU RFCS-2022, GA No. 101112414), scientific dissemination plays a central role in ensuring that research outcomes reach both the scientific community and industry. Until now, the consortium has actively shared its findings through: Beyond publications, SMARTWELD is also contributing to the education and training of future Read more
Within the SMARTWELD project (EU RFCS-2022, GA No. 101112414), we are pleased to announce our participation in the 67th International Welding Conference – “Modern Welding in the Era of Nuclear Energy”, taking place in Katowice, Poland, on 13–15 October 2026. https://git.lukasiewicz.gov.pl/en/67th-international-welding-conference-modern-welding-in-the-era-of-nuclear-energy Hosted by our project partner Łukasiewicz – Górnośląski Instytut Read more
Within the SMARTWELD project (EU RFCS-2022, GA No. 101112414), collaboration between project partners continues to drive the development and integration of advanced hybrid welding technologies. Recent joint achievements by SUT and L-IS include: The accompanying images showcase the developed 26 mm-thick API 5L X100 PHW+MAG butt joints. The macrostructural characterization Read more
Within the SMARTWELD project (RFCS-2022, GA No. 101112414), WP6 – Integration & Validation at TRL5, led by JT, is advancing the transition of SMARTWELD technologies from laboratory development to full-scale industrial validation. As part of the work led by L-IS, significant progress has been achieved in developing the Plasma Hybrid Read more
Within the SMARTWELD project (EU RFCS-2022, GA No. 101112414), WP5 – Development of a Predictive Tool at TRL4 continues to advance through the collaborative efforts of the project partners. As part of Task 5.3 – Algorithm Development, RINA Consulting – CSM S.p.A. has developed a thermo-mechanical finite element model (FEM) Read more
Within the SMARTWELD project (EU RFCS-2022, GA No. 101112414), WP5 – Development of a Predictive Tool at TRL4, is progressing through the collaborative efforts of the project partners. As part of Task 5.3 – Algorithm Development, RINA Consulting – CSM S.p.A. has developed the CSMWeld predictive model for hybrid laser-MAG Read more
Within the SMARTWELD project (EU RFCS-2022, GA No. 101112414), experimental activities are advancing the development of an intelligent online monitoring system for hybrid welding. Recent work has focused on generating representative datasets through welding trials on S355 steel using both Laser Beam Welding and Laser-Hybrid Welding processes. The activities included: Read more
Within the SMARTWELD project (EU RFCS-2022, GA No. 101112414), significant progress has been made in WP4 – Development of an Online Monitoring Platform at TRL4, led by Silesian University of Technology (SUT), Poland. OPTOPRIM successfully developed a multi-sensor monitoring platform to enable real-time quality monitoring of Laser Beam Welding and Read more
Within the SMARTWELD project (EU RFCS-2022, GA No. 101112414), significant progress has been made by OPTOPRIM SRL in WP3 – Development of Hybrid Welding at TRL4. Hybrid laser-GMAW welding trials on 10 mm S355 butt joints have been successfully completed in 3G vertical uphill, 3G vertical downhill, and 4G overhead Read more
The aim of the survey in the attached document is to gather information from various stakeholder groups, including (U)HSS structure manufacturers, maintenance and quality control firms, and other entities involved in the welding industry. Your opinions and experiences are extremely valuable to us, as they will help us better tailor Read more