Date of Event: 03/07/2026 Location: Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College, Miami Lakes, Fla. Number of Attendees: Almost 30 Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Chris Hale, a metals engineer from Florida and the artisan behind Colonial Metalworks (CMW), along with his colleague, Chris Faga Event Summary: Hale, who masterfully combines engineering precision with creative craftsmanship to create unique sculptures and…
Date of Event: 04/23/2025 Location: McFatter Technical College Number of Attendees: 15 Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Welding Specialist Brent Williams, “Welding Military Grade Armor” Event Summary: The American Welding Society South Florida Section recently enjoyed meeting at McFatter Technical College in Davie, Fla. Brent Williams presented on welding military grade armor and considerations for the next generation of ground combat…
Date of Event: 03/12/2025 Location: Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College Number of Attendees: More than 20 Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Otto Burrion with Florida Gas Welding Supplies and Frank Vargas with Uniweld Products spoke to welding students about the importance of welding, their experiences in the field, and various careers. “The sky’s the limit,” Vargas shared. Kristin…