In order to keep current with the latest technology advances in the field of resistance welding and mechanical joining, a series of international seminar and conference have been initiated by SWANTEC since 2000 and now co-organized with various local partners as a biennial international event alternatively held in Europe, America and Asia.
This unique series of seminar and conference is one of the largest international event specially dedicated to the developments and innovations of resistance welding in industry. All lectures have been given by well-known experts from leading institutes and companies with a full coverage of all important topics on materials, welding equipment, innovations and the latest industrial applications. The seminars have been well attended with more than 80% participants directly from industry.
Upcoming event
4-6 November 2026, Gliwice, Poland
The 12th International Seminar & Conference on Advances in Resistance Welding and Mechanical Joining will be organized by SWANTEC, Silesian University of Technology, and Polish Welding Society in Gliwice, Poland on 4-6 November 2026.
The main topics will be the advances and new challenges of resistance welding and mechanical joining.
Topics include:
- State of the art and outlook in resistance welding and mechanical joining.
- Challenges in welding and assemblies with new materials, AHSS, die-cast aluminum, etc.
- Welding and joining of dissimilar materials.
- Welding and joining of battery cells, modules, packs, and power electronics.
- Welding equipment, machines, electrodes, tip dressing, and tooling techniques.
- Intelligent welding process control and monitoring and weld quality inspections.
- Digitalization of welding and joining, simulations, optimizations, digital twins, and AI.
- Mechanical joining (SPR and clinching) and hybrid joining techniques.
Past events
9-11 October 2024, Shanghai, China
The 11th International Seminar & Conference on Advances in Resistance Welding and Mechanical Joining will be organized by SWANTEC and INFOMASS in Shanghai, China on 9-11 October 2024.
The main topics will be the advances and new challenges of resistance welding and mechanical joining especially related to the transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and E-mobility.
12-14 September 2018, Esslingen, Germany
The 10th International Seminar & Conference on Advances in Resistance Welding and Mechanical Joining will be organized by SWANTEC and Hochschule Esslingen University of Applied Sciences on 12-14 September 2018 in Esslingen, Germany.
13-15 April 2016, Miami, USA
The 9th International Seminar & Conference on Advances in Resistance Welding and Global SORPAS® User Meeting was organized by SWANTEC, AWS and RWMA on 13-15 April 2016 in Miami, USA.
This series of seminar is unique and the largest international event specially dedicated to the developments and innovations of resistance welding in industry.
10-12 September 2014, Baveno, Italy
The 8th International Seminar on Advances in Resistance Welding and Global SORPAS® User Meeting was organized by SWANTEC and SINTERLEGHE on 10-12 September 2014 in Baveno, Italy.
Well-known experts and industrial leaders were invited to address the following important themes on resistance welding:
– Challenges of the new materials (high strength steels, Al…)
– Advanced process control and line building technologies
– New methods and innovations etc.
The results of the EU Project and newly invented tip dress system SMADRTDRESS were also presented and demonstrated.
Download:
– Announcement and Final Program


12-14 September 2012, Busan, Korea
The 7th International Seminar on Advances in Resistance Welding and Global SORPAS® User Meeting was organized by SWANTEC, I.S Korea Co., Ltd. and Dong-Eui University on 12-14 September 2012 in Busan, Korea.
Download: Announcement and Full Program


22-24 September 2010, Hamburg, Germany
The 6th International Seminar on Advances in Resistance Welding and Global SORPAS® User Meeting were organized by SWANTEC and Harms&Wende on 22-24 September 2010 in Hamburg, Germany.
Nearly 80 participants with majority from industry have attended the event and discussed the latest developments and innovations in resistance welding.
Download: Announcement and Full Program


24-26 September 2008, Toronto, Canada
The 5th International Seminar on Advances in Resistance Welding and Global SORPAS® User Meeting was organized by SWANTEC and HUYS on 24-26 September 2008 in Toronto, Canada.
Nearly 80 participants with majority from industry have attended the event and discussed the latest developments and innovations in resistance welding.
Download: The announcement and full program


14-16 November 2006, Wels, Austria
The 4th International Seminar on Advances in Resistance Welding was organized by SWANTEC and FRONIUS on 14-16 November 2006 in Wels, Austria.
67 participants from 16 countries have attended the unique event and discussed the latest developments and innovations in resistance welding with the theme on advanced high strength steels in automotive.


16-17 November 2004, Berlin, Germany
The 3rd International Seminar on Advances in Resistance Welding was organized by SWANTEC and BAM on 16-17 November 2004 in Berlin, Germany.


6-7 November 2002, Aachen, Germany
The 2nd International Seminar on Advances in Resistance Welding was organized by SWANTEC and ISF-RWTH on 6-7 November 2002 in Aachen, Germany.


18-20 October 2000, Copenhagen, Denmark
The 1st International Seminar on Advances in Resistance Welding was organized by SWANTEC and JOM Institute on 18-20 October 2000 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

