Description could include key industries in which welding plays a significant role, such as

• aerospace
• military contracting
• transportation (e.g., automobiles, motorcycles, motor sports)
• civil engineering
• architecture and construction
• manufacturing
• shipbuilding
• energy
• art (e.g., sculpture).

Process/Skill Questions:

• What welding applications came as a surprise to you?
• How is welding used in transportation?
• How is welding used in art?
• How are robots used in any of these areas?
• What part do engineers play in welding?
• Why are new applications important for the welding field?