Welding MasterClass ’26 Hosted by Linkweld Thailand

Linkweld MasterClass 2026

You are cordially invited to join our exclusive technical seminar.


Key Seminar Highlights:

– Boosting Welding Productivity on Nickel Alloy 625 with Foxcore® 625
– Welding Duplex Stainless Steels: Balancing Cost Benefits and Production Challenges
– Welding of P91/P92 Creep-Resistant Steels

 

Why You Should Attend

• A highly specialized technical seminar, rarely available in Thailand
• Designed for professionals working with advanced materials in critical industries
• Learn directly from two internationally recognized IIW experts
• Practical knowledge combining materials science, welding consumables, and real-world applications

 

Session 1

Featuring Distinguished Speaker

Dr. Elin M. Westin Gemini for Welding MasterClass ’26

Dr. Elin M. Westin
(Voestalpine Böhler Welding)

2025 IIW Award: Welding In The World Best Paper 2024
Chair of IIW Sub-Commission IX-H
Welding of Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloys

Dr. Elin M. Westin, Specialist in Global R&D for Cored Wires, Voestalpine Böhler Welding

Profile

  • Winner of IIW “Welding in the World” Best Paper Award for HAZ research in duplex stainless steels

  • Chair of IIW Sub-Commission IX-H (Welding of Stainless Steels & Nickel Alloys)

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science, KTH Stockholm

  • M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden

  • International Welding Engineer (IWE) Certificate

  • Led duplex welding research at Outokumpu Stainless (2002–2010)

  • Over 14 years of experience with Voestalpine Böhler Welding

  • Former Global Product Manager for high-alloyed flux-cored wires & covered electrodes

  • Currently Specialist in Global R&D for cored wires at Böhler Welding

  • Published 27 papers in Welding in the World

Guest Speaker

Dr. Susanne B aumgartner Gemini for Welding MasterClass ’26

Dr. Susanne Baumgartner
(Voestalpine Böhler Welding)

IIW Director (2021–2024), Vice-Chair
IIW Commission II – Arc Welding Processes

Dr. Susanne Baumgartner, Senior Expert, Global R&D – Creep Resistant Materials & Welding Consumables, Voestalpine Böhler Welding

Profile

  • Vice-Chair, IIW Commission II (Arc Welding Processes)

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Graz University of Technology

  • International Welding Engineer (IWE)

  • Senior Expert Global R&D, Böhler Welding Austria

  • IIW Director (2021–2024)

  • Former Vice-Chair, IIW Commission IX-C

  • Lecturer in Materials Science, University of Applied Sciences, Graz

  • Extensive expertise in creep-resistant steels, power plant materials, and welding consumables

Session 2

Experience Advanced Welding & Robotics On-site:

Featuring the Latest Welding Equipment
& Linkweld Robotic Automation AI-Assisted Industry 4.0 Solutions


Participation:

By Invitation Only

Certificate:

Certificate of attendance will be provided

Seats are limited:

Registration will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.


We look forward to welcome you to this exceptional and rarely offered MasterClass ’26.

Linkweld Thailand Co., Ltd.