The seminar is organized by the Institute for Materials Science, Joining and Forming (IMAT) at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) in Austria.

The following items (among others) of development and application of numerical analysis will be discussed:

• Welding processes
  - Arc Welding, Melt Pool & Solidification
  - Laser & Electron Beam Welding
  - Additive Manufacturing
  - Solid State & Friction Stir Welding
  - Special Joining Processes
   
• Joint Properties
  - Microstructural Modelling in Weld Metal & Heat Affected Zone
  - Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
  - Residual Stresses & Distortion
  - Cracking Phenomena & Hydrogen Effects
   
• Methods
  - Modelling Tools & Computer Programs
  - Artificial Intelligence

Proceedings Book

After a peer review process, the contributions will be published as a book. Furthermore, all papers can be published as open access articles.