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February 2025February Technical Night - RAM Solutions
RAM Solutions
1904 Woodslee Drive Troy, MI USA
Thursday, February 20th from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Please join us for the February AWS Technical meeting at RAM Solutions, distributor of robot automation equipment at the Troy location. RAM Solutions provides robot automation products, technical services, training, and development for the past 26 years.
Please register by February 20th by Clicking Here! -
April 2025Ladies Night Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner and Gala
The Westin Southfield Detroit - Atrium
1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI USA
Saturday, April 12th from 5:00 - 11:00pm
The Detroit Section of the American Welding Society invites you to join us April 12th, 2025, for our annual Ladies’ Night Scholarship Fundraiser. Expect an evening of dinner, drinks, and dancing hosted in the Garden Atrium of the Westin Southfield.
Please register by April 4th by Clicking Here! -
June 2025AWS Detroit Sporting Clays Fundraiser
Huron Pointe Sportsmen's Association
35800 28 Mile Rd, Lenox, MI 48048
Friday, June 13th @10:00am
Join the AWS Detroit Section for an exciting day of sporting clay shooting followed by lunch, included drinks, and a cash bar. The fundraising fee includes 50 rounds of sporting clays, 25 rounds of 5-stand, 12-gage ammunition, a barbeque lunch, two included drinks, and a commemorative patch and sticker.
All shooters are welcome, if you do not have a rifle available, they will be available to rent from the sports club, or may be available from other attendees, if you provide your own the barrel must be 20" minimum. Shooting will be in teams of four, and corporate group registration is available!
To RSVP, email, [email protected]
To download a flyer Click Here! -
September 25th, 2025AWS Annual Golf Outing
Lakes of Taylor Golf Club
Thursday, September 25th with registration starting at 8:00am
Mark your calendar for the 2025 Welding Society Golf Outing! An 18 hole, 4 person scramble event.
For additional information or registration, Please email Kurt VanDonkelaar -
January 2024
AWS Detroit Technical Meeting - Digital Tranformation & Industry 4.0 Solutions for Welding
Wayne State University College of Engineering Auditorium
5050 Anthony Wayne Dr, Detroit, MI 48202
5:30 - 8:00pm
Please join us for the January technical meeting at Wayne State University hosted by the Wayne State Student Chapter and featuring a presentation on the digital transformation and Industry 4.0 Solutions for welding presented by Andy Ritchie from Centerline.
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Past Events
See our previous events below, and don't miss signing up for them next time!
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December 14th, 2024
AWS Holiday (Axe Throwing) Party December 14th, 2024
Legendary Axe | 37550 Cherry Hill Rd, Westland, MI 48185, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Please join us for an evening of cheer and comradery at Legendary Axe from 1pm to 4pm. Tickets on sale for $100.00 each. Pricing includes: Food, Dessert, and Fun Door prizes, 50/50 Raffle, and Goodie Bags Paul Bunyan inspired Attire Encouraged! Register for this event by December 6th at EventSquid
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November 21st 2024
AWS Tech Meeting - ARO/CHEM-AQUA November 21st, 2024
Hamlin Pub | 52000 48929 Hayes Rd, Shelby Twp, MI 48315, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Please join us for the November technical meeting at the Hamlin Pub in Shelby Twp, MI hosted by ARO and featuring a presentation on weld water quality by Ronald Johnston of CHEM-AQUA. The presentation will include a company introduction, a discussion on weld water parameters and limits, water treatment and best practices for closed loop systems. The presentation will also cite case studies and real-world examples of how and why out-of-spec water systems can impact your welding process. To RSVP for this event CLICK HERE!
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August 28th 2024
Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser August 28th, 2024
Cherry Creek Golf Club | 52000 Cherry Creek Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48316
The annual Golf Outing is a beautiful event that raises money for scholarships and is a good opportunity to mingle. Enjoy the day with your friends at the AWS while helping someone into our industry For additional information and registration CLICK HERE!
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September 12th, 2024
Student Night Scholarship Awards Dinner September 12th, 2024
Wayne State University's ST. Andrew's Hall | 918 Ludington Mall, Detroit, MI 48202
5:30PM
Come and join the AWSDetroit Section at the St. Andrews Hall of Wayne State University as we congratulate the students of 2024 who have received AWS scholarships for their excellence in the welding industry! Free and open to all who wish to attend! See additional information and driving details in September's SECTION BULLETIN
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October 2024
Sheet Metal Welding Conference XX October 22-24, 2024
Laurel Manor | 39000 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150
Submissions for abstracts have been closed. If you know of a company to sponsor during Vendor's Night, follow the link below. For additional information, visit the SMWC Home Page
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December 2023
AWS Detroit Holiday Party
Saturday, December 2nd
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Legendary Axe Throwing, Westland, MI
More information and event registration can be found here!
Registration Closes: November 24th, 11:55PM -
February 2024
Detroit Section Monthly Meeting Host: Gestamp R&D North America
Thursday, Feb 8th
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Location, Gestamp, Auburn Hills, 1600 Harmon Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Speaker: Dr. Jerry E Gould, Senior Technology Leader, Resistance and Solid-State Welding EWI
Topic: Development of a Next Generation Resistance Spot Welding Cell Employing Medium Frequency – Frequency Converter Technology
-Night's activities will include the presentation by Dr. Gould, dinner, and facility tour following the presentation.
RSVP by contacting Warren Peterson: [email protected] -
March 2024
March 2024 Technical Meeting
RAM Solutions: RAM & Bluewrist MIG Welding Vision Inspection
Thursday, March 14th
6-8:30PM (Food and beverages provided)
Cost: Current AWS membership
Location: RAM Solutions LLC
1904 Woodslee Drive, Troy MI, 48083
RSVP by email to: [email protected]
Additional information included on this FLYER
Welding Educational Series: Laser Applications, Two Part Series
Thursday, the 21st and 28th, 5PM - 8PM
Wayne State University College of Engineering Auditorium, Detroit MI
The AWS Detroit Section will host two unique educational sessions on laser applications at Wayne State University. Presentations from industry experts will include laser welding, laser brazing, battery welding, additive manufacturing and more.
Flyer for the event HERE Register HERE -
April 2024Ladies Night Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner and Gala
Saturday, April 13th
Cocktails 6 - 7 PM, Dinner7 - 9:30 PM, Dancing 9:30 - 12:00 AM
The Atheneum, Detroit, MI
For additional information and registration, visit our EventSquid Page
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February 2025
February Technical Night - RAM Solutions
RAM Solutions
1904 Woodslee Drive Troy, MI USA
Thursday, February 20th from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Please join us for the February AWS Technical meeting at RAM Solutions, distributor of robot automation equipment at the Troy location. RAM Solutions provides robot automation products, technical services, training, and development for the past 26 years.
Please register by February 20th by Clicking Here! -
April 2025
Ladies Night Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner and Gala
The Westin Southfield Detroit - Atrium
1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI USA
5:00 - 11:00pm
The Detroit Section of the American Welding Society invites you to join us April 12th, 2025, for our annual Ladies’ Night Scholarship Fundraiser. Expect an evening of dinner, drinks, and dancing hosted in the Garden Atrium of the Westin Southfield.
Please register by April 4th by Clicking Here! -
June 2025
AWS Detroit Sporting Clays Fundraiser
Huron Pointe Sportsmen's Association
35800 28 Mile Rd, Lenox, MI 48048
Friday, June 13th @10:00am
Join the AWS Detroit Section for an exciting day of sporting clay shooting followed by lunch, included drinks, and a cash bar. The fundraising fee includes 50 rounds of sporting clays, 25 rounds of 5-stand, 12-gage ammunition, a barbeque lunch, two included drinks, and a commemorative patch and sticker.
All shooters are welcome, if you do not have a rifle available, they will be available to rent from the sports club, or may be available from other attendees, if you provide your own the barrel must be 20" minimum. Shooting will be in teams of four, and corporate group registration is available!
To RSVP, email, [email protected]
To download a flyer Click Here! -
September 2025
AWS Annual Golf Outing
Lakes of Taylor Golf Club
Thursday, September 25th with registration starting at 8:00am
Mark your calendar for the 2025 Welding Society Golf Outing! An 18 hole, 4 person scramble event.
For additional information or registration, Please email Kurt VanDonkelaar -
November 21st 2024
AWS Tech Meeting - ARO/CHEM-AQUA November 21st, 2024
Hamlin Pub | 52000 48929 Hayes Rd, Shelby Twp, MI 48315, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Please join us for the November technical meeting at the Hamlin Pub in Shelby Twp, MI hosted by ARO and featuring a presentation on weld water quality by Ronald Johnston of CHEM-AQUA. The presentation will include a company introduction, a discussion on weld water parameters and limits, water treatment and best practices for closed loop systems. The presentation will also cite case studies and real-world examples of how and why out-of-spec water systems can impact your welding process. To RSVP for this event CLICK HERE!
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December 14th, 2024
AWS Holiday (Axe Throwing) Party December 14th, 2024
Legendary Axe | 37550 Cherry Hill Rd, Westland, MI 48185, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Please join us for an evening of cheer and comradery at Legendary Axe from 1pm to 4pm. Tickets on sale for $100.00 each. Pricing includes: Food, Dessert, and Fun Door prizes, 50/50 Raffle, and Goodie Bags Paul Bunyan inspired Attire Encouraged! Register for this event by December 6th at EventSquid
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August 28th 2024
Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser August 28th, 2024
Cherry Creek Golf Club | 52000 Cherry Creek Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48316
The annual Golf Outing is a beautiful event that raises money for scholarships and is a good opportunity to mingle. Enjoy the day with your friends at the AWS while helping someone into our industry For additional information and registration CLICK HERE!
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October 2024
Sheet Metal Welding Conference XX October 22-24, 2024
TBA, Detroit, MI
Seeking any presentation abstracts immediately For additional information and abstract submittal, visit SMWC Home Page
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Past Events
See our previous events below, and don't miss signing up for them next time!
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December 2023
AWS Detroit Holiday Party
Saturday, December 2nd
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Legendary Axe Throwing, Westland, MI
More information and event registration can be found here!
Registration Closes: November 24th, 11:55PM -
February 2024
Detroit Section Monthly Meeting Host: Gestamp R&D North America
Thursday, Feb 8th
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Location, Gestamp, Auburn Hills, 1600 Harmon Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Speaker: Dr. Jerry E Gould, Senior Technology Leader, Resistance and Solid-State Welding EWI
Topic: Development of a Next Generation Resistance Spot Welding Cell Employing Medium Frequency – Frequency Converter Technology
-Night's activities will include the presentation by Dr. Gould, dinner, and facility tour following the presentation.
RSVP by contacting Warren Peterson: [email protected] -
March 2024
Welding Educational Series: Laser Applications, Two Part Series
Thursday, the 21st and 28th, 5PM - 8PM
Wayne State University College of Engineering Auditorium, Detroit MI
The AWS Detroit Section will host two unique educational sessions on laser applications at Wayne State University. Presentations from industry experts will include laser welding, laser brazing, battery welding, additive manufacturing and more.
Flyer for the event HERE Register HERE -
April 2024
Ladies Night Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner and Gala
Saturday, April 13th
Cocktails 6 - 7 PM, Dinner7 - 9:30 PM, Dancing 9:30 - 12:00 AM
The Atheneum, Detroit, MI
For additional information and registration, visit our EventSquid Page