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:

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