Joint Industry programs

EWI has a tradition of conducting Joint Industry Programs (JIPs). These programs are focused on the welding and allied technologies for member companies. The programs have widely ranged from process development to material evaluation. JIPs range in size and scope from small focused efforts with as little as two sponsors to large overarching industry issue programs with dozens of sponsors. Additionally, EWI works with JIP sponsors and federal and state government agencies to find areas where public and private funds can be leveraged to produce broader (or more focused) programs. EWI structures JIPs such that if a company wishes to purchase the results of a closed program they may buy the results after the program is closed.

Below is a summary of current programs and programs being formed in the next six months. Current information may be obtained by contacting EWI at 614.688.5000. Detailed information on specific programs may be obtained by inquiry to the listed contact(s).


Projects Being formed
Real-Time Assessment of Steel Pipeline Weld Quality
In-Service Welding of CrMo Steel
Evaluation of A707 Steel Forgings
Advancement of Laser Hybrid Technology for Oil and Gas Applications, with Specific Focus on Moving the Technology to Market Acceptance and Deployment
Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing Joint Industry Project
Software Implementation of API 579/ASME FFS-1
Characterization of Pipe Steel Substrate with Advanced Eddy Current Techniques during Coating Application

Current Projects
Advanced Technologies and Methodology for Automated Ultrasonic Testing Systems Quantification
Define, Optimize and Validate Detection and Sizing Capabilities of Phased-Array Ultrasonic Technique to Inspect Electrofusion Joints in Polyethylene Pipes
Enhanced Defect Detection and Sizing Accuracy Using Matrix Phased Array Ultrasonics Tools

Completed Projects
Porosity in Thin-Walled Tubular Weldments
High Productivity Robotic Arc Welding
In-Service Welding Guidelines
Zero-Gap Laser Lap Welding of Galvanized Steel
Development of Magnetic Pulse Welding Technology for Automotive Applications
Fiber Laser Based Hybrid Automated Pipe Girth Welding
Novel Arc Welding Processes for Improved Pipeline Welding
Joining of Titanium Clad Steel Plates