International Institute of Welding
The International Institute of Welding or IIW is an international scientific and engineering body for welding, brazing and related technologies. Its membership consists of the national welding societies from around the world. The Institute was founded in 1948 by 13 national societies. By 2011 its membership has expanded to 53 national welding societies.
The General Assembly of the national societies defines the policy of the institute and elects its President and a Board of Directors. A Permanent Secretariat deals with regular day to day activities and maintains contact with other international bodies.
The Institute has established a number of Technical Commissions, each one covering a relatively broad subject of welding science and technology. Under some them there exist a number of Technical Sub-commissions, each one involved in a more specific aspect.
External links
- http://www.iiw-iis.org/ : IIW website