About the Conference
Metallurgy, Materials, Welding & Fabrication are critical to modern industrial and technological development, enabling safe, reliable, and efficient design, construction, and operation across key sectors such as Oil & Gas, Refineries, Petrochemicals, Pipelines, Power, Automobiles, Defense, Heavy Engineering, Infrastructure, and Manufacturing. Aligned with the Government of India’s “Make in India” initiative to position the country as a global design and manufacturing hub, continuous advancements in materials development, metallurgy, welding, and fabrication technologies are essential to enhance industrial competitiveness.
The 3rd International Conference & Exhibition on Metallurgy, Materials, Welding & Fabrication Technologies (Materials–WeldFab 2026) provides an international, application-oriented platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration. The conference will address a wide spectrum of topics including mineral processing, iron and steel making, steel development, foundry and casting, forging and rolling, heat treatment, metal forming, material selection, mechanical and physical properties, and failure analysis, along with advanced and special materials such as nickel-, copper-, and aluminum-based alloys, duplex materials, corrosion-resistant alloys, composites, plastics, and non-metallic materials. A major focus will be on welding metallurgy, fabrication technologies, advanced welding processes, automation, quality assurance, and the effects of thermal cycles on material performance, bringing together industry experts, academicians, R&D organizations, and technology providers to bridge the gap between research and industrial application and shape the future of materials, welding, and fabrication technologies.
Materials–WeldFab 2026 – Technical Theme Topics
Following topics and sessions has been planned:
Track 1. Metallurgy & Materials Science
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Mineral beneficiation and raw material processing for industrial applications.
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Iron and steelmaking processes, including hydrogen-based steelmaking.
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Steel and advanced materials: developments, applications, and lifecycle performance.
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Non-ferrous metal alloys: processing, characterization, and applications in automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors.
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Heat treatment, phase transformations, and surface engineering.
Casting, foundry, forging, and metal forming technologies with industrial case studies. -
Microstructure–property correlations, material degradation mechanisms, and failure analysis.
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Material selection, corrosion control, and degradation mechanisms.
Materials for extreme environments: high-temperature, cryogenic, and corrosive services. -
Application-oriented materials for pipelines, refineries, power, and automotive industries.
Track 2. Advanced & Special / Functional Materials
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High-performance steels, duplex materials, and corrosion-resistant alloys (CRAs).
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Non-metallic, polymeric, and composite materials for industrial applications.
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Nano-materials, smart materials, and emerging functional materials.
Additive manufacturing feedstock and 3D-printed alloys. -
Lightweight and mobility materials for EV and automotive applications.
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Rare earth materials for high-performance energy applications, including magnets and functional alloys.
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Recycling, circular economy, and sustainable materials development.
Green steel, low-carbon alloys, and decarbonization technologies. -
Hydrogen-compatible materials for hydrogen production, storage, and transport.
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Lifecycle performance assessment of advanced and functional materials.
Track 3. Welding & Joining Technology
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Welding metallurgy and heat-affected zone (HAZ) behavior.
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Welding of conventional, high-alloy, stainless steels, advanced, and dissimilar materials.
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Welding and joining of polymers and composite materials.
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Welding of pipelines, including hydrogen pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and boilers.
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Offshore, shipbuilding, and underwater welding applications.
Advanced welding processes: laser, hybrid, friction, and solid-state welding. -
Additive manufacturing, hybrid welding, and repair technologies.
Weld integrity management, failure analysis, and lifecycle performance of welded joints. -
Welder training, skill development, qualification, and certification.
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Process modeling, simulation, and welding optimization for industrial applications.
Track 4. Fabrication Techniques & Industrial Applications
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Fabrication of pipelines, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and heavy industrial equipment.
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Sheet metal forming, rolling, bending, stamping, and structural steel fabrication.
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Tube, pipe, and boiler fabrication, including flanging, threading, joining, and assembly.
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Heavy welding assemblies for high-pressure and high-temperature equipment.
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Offshore, shipbuilding, and underwater fabrication for marine and specialized structures.
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Robotic, CNC, automated, additive, and hybrid fabrication processes, including modular construction.
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Lean fabrication practices, workflow optimization, and productivity enhancement.
Track 5. NDT, Inspection & Structural Integrity
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Conventional and advanced NDT techniques: ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, and allied methods.
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Metallurgical and mechanical property testing: hardness, tensile, impact, microstructure, and residual stress analysis.
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Digital NDT / NDE 4.0: sensor-based inspection, real-time monitoring, and predictive analytics.
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Structural health monitoring, fitness-for-service (FFS), remaining life assessment, and failure investigation.
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Real-time weld quality monitoring, data-driven QA/QC, and root-cause failure assessment.
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Corrosion monitoring, damage assessment, and material degradation evaluation.
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Quality assurance, standards, and certification for welded and fabricated components.
Track 6. Digitalization, Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing
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Digitalization in materials engineering using AI/ML, data analytics, and digital twins.
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Smart welding and fabrication with process simulation and predictive QA/QC.
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Real-time monitoring, sensor integration, and cyber-physical manufacturing systems.
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Data-driven process optimization and intelligent process control.
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Predictive maintenance and virtual prototyping for materials, welding, and fabrication.
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Industry 4.0 integration across materials, welding, and fabrication systems.
Track 7. Sustainability, Emerging Trends & Innovation
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Energy-efficient materials processing, welding, and fabrication technologies.
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Recycling, circular economy, sustainable materials development, and decarbonization.
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Waste minimization, process optimization, and sustainable industrial manufacturing.
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Additive manufacturing and hybrid fabrication for resource efficiency.
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Industrial case studies, emerging research trends, and best practices
Submission of Abstracts & Papers
Metallurgists, materials and mechanical engineers, welding and fabrication technologists, scientists, and professionals from the Industries, Academia, and Research Organization are invited for technical paper presentation in any one of the suggested theme topics. Abstracts will be evaluated based on relevance, uniqueness/ originality, technical content, and clarity. Authors are requested to submit abstracts not exceeding 250-300 words as per the guidelines through emails: technical@matcorr.org, registration@airminstitute.org.
Poster sessions will be held alongside oral presentations, and authors may indicate their poster preference during abstract submission.
Guidelines for Abstract Submission
Title: Times New Roman; 14 Font, Bold
Author: Times New Roman; 12 Font, Bold
Affiliations: Times New Roman; 11 Font, Bold, Italic
Abstract: Times New Roman; 12 Font, 250-300 words
Keywords: Times New Roman; 11 Font, Bold, Italic, 3-4 max. No. of keywords
Who should attend this forum?
Materials–WeldFab 2026 is designed for professionals, decision-makers, and technical experts involved in the design, materials selection, manufacturing, welding, fabrication, inspection, operation, and lifecycle management of industrial assets and engineered systems.
The conference will be highly beneficial for:
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Senior management, plant heads, project leaders, and technical decision-makers from Oil & Gas, Refineries, Petrochemicals, Power & Energy, Nuclear, Pipelines, Offshore, Automotive, Infrastructure, Defense, Heavy Engineering, and Process Industries
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Metallurgists, materials, mechanical, and corrosion engineers working with ferrous and non-ferrous metals (steel, aluminum, copper, nickel, titanium, zinc), corrosion-resistant alloys, polymers, composites, and advanced materials
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Welding, joining, fabrication, metal forming, forging, rolling, and heat-treatment professionals, including welding inspectors and shop-floor engineering leaders
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NDT, inspection, asset integrity, reliability, fitness-for-service (FFS), and failure analysis professionals responsible for safety-critical and high-value equipment
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Design, maintenance, construction, and asset management engineers handling pipelines, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, furnaces, offshore structures, and industrial plants
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Quality assurance, quality control, standards, certification, and regulatory professionals
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Digitalization, Industry 4.0, automation, AI/ML, smart manufacturing, and data-driven integrity specialists
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Mining, mineral beneficiation, material development, refractories, and furnace industry professionals
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Technology providers, OEMs, equipment manufacturers, consumable suppliers, solution developers, and inspection service organizations
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Researchers, scientists, academicians, R&D organizations, faculty members, students, and early-career professionals seeking advanced technical knowledge and industry exposure
The conference provides a high-value platform for technical knowledge sharing, benchmarking of best practices, technology evaluation, and cross-industry networking, enabling participants to enhance asset reliability, operational safety, productivity, sustainability, and lifecycle performance.
Promote Your Business/ Sponsorship Opportunity
Exhibit at Materials–WeldFab 2026
Where Technology Meets Buyers, Decision-Makers & Industry Leaders
Materials–WeldFab Exhibition is held alongside the 3rd International Conference on Metallurgy, Materials, Welding & Fabrication Technologies, ensuring continuous footfall from a highly qualified and targeted audience.
This is your opportunity to present your products, equipment, consumables, software, inspection solutions, and services directly to plant heads, project leaders, consultants, policymakers, R&D experts, and end users from Oil & Gas, Power, Refineries, Pipelines, Automotive, Defense, Infrastructure, Heavy Engineering, and Manufacturing sectors.
Why Your Company Must Exhibit
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Meet buyers with authority – decision-makers actively seeking solutions and technologies
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Demonstrate your capabilities live and differentiate your offerings from competitors
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Accelerate sales conversations with pre-qualified technical audiences
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Maximize brand exposure through website visibility, stage branding, and conference souvenir advertising
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Build strategic partnerships with industry leaders, EPCs, and technology collaborators
Exhibition Advantages
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Well-furnished, modern exhibition space with easy delegate access
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Multiple stall options and tabletop displays to suit different business needs
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Complimentary delegate passes, branding opportunities, and souvenir visibility
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Optional sponsorship and branding packages for enhanced exposure
Exhibiting at Materials–WeldFab 2026 places your brand at the center of India’s materials, welding, and fabrication ecosystem, aligned with the Make in India vision and the industry’s push toward advanced, sustainable, and digital manufacturing.
Secure your exhibition space now and turn innovation into business.
For Registration of Delegate/ Speaker/ Sponsorship
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Mobile Nos.:
+91 98213 71009, 81780 77405
E-mail Ids.:
technical@matcorr.org, registration@airminstitute.org
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