- American Welding Society: Weld

At the time, welding was a messy, inconsistent art. Adams saw its potential to transform how we build everything from ships to skyscrapers, but it needed . On March 28, 1919, he brought together industry leaders to form the AWS, creating a central source for the "rules" of welding that ensure a bridge doesn't collapse or a ship doesn't crack. The Human Side: Real Tales from the Booth

The AWS mission hasn't changed since 1919: to "advance the science, technology, and application of welding" so that the next generation can keep building the world. weld - American Welding Society

The story continues with a new generation breaking barriers. At the time, welding was a messy, inconsistent art