This edition by results of 8th international conference: innovative technology for joining advanced materials (TIMA 16, timisoara, romania, june 2 - 3, 2016) is dedicated to actual problems in the field of advanced materials joining and testing procedures. A particular attention is given to practical problems of modern industry. This volume covers the following actual topics:• new joining technologies• coatings: advanced materials and innovative technologies• modelling and simulation of welding and allied processes• specific problems in advanced materials joining• quality of welded joints and welded structures.
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