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News and Events
IPG Lightweld Open House – 5/20
May 7, 2026
Join us for a test drive of IPG LightWELD! This is a casual, open-house style event focused on handheld laser welding. Bring parts you’re currently working on and try it yourself or use
Section Event & Facility Tour – 5/21
May 5, 2026
Join us on Thursday, May 21st for an inside look at Dave Steel Company, one of the region’s leading structural steel fabricators. Attendees will receive a guided tour of the Asheville facility, learn about modern
Scholarships
AWS Foundation awards over $2.7 million annually for education in welding and related fields.