Hany Elmantawy offers IEng inspiration
Developing his competence, skills and knowledge is important for Engineering and Projects Advisor Hany Elmantawy. Spending the last few years working for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC Offshore) has seen Hany involved in projects for a variety of clients working in the oil and gas industry around the world.
ModuLase - combining laser processes for the future of manufacturing
TWI is working alongside a number of project partners as part of the Factories of the Future public-private partnership to develop a highly flexible, modular, re-configurable Laser Process Head capable of covering welding, cladding and cutting.
Nanosecond pulsed laser expands opportunities for project work
A G4 100W nanosecond pulsed fibre laser supplied by SPI Lasers has brought new opportunities for TWI Industrial Members to pursue novel project work.
TWI shows dedication to the environment through new international standard
Looking after the environment is an important part of any modern business and TWI has demonstrated its dedication to this by seeking approval to the newly-updated ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems.
The Welding Institute launches new award for 2018
The Welding Institute has launched a new award for 2018. The Continuous Learning and Development Award will recognise outstanding individuals who have undertaken significant educational journeys in parallel to their welding career.
The Welding Institute promotes career development at NECR exhibition
The Welding Institute will once again be represented at the National Engineering and Construction Recruitment (NECR) exhibition. The biannual event is held at the NEC in Birmingham, with the next exhibition due to take place on 24 and 25 November between 11am and 4pm.
TWI enters research centre agreement with AECC BIAM, China
TWI has entered into a research centre agreement with Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials (BIAM), a leader in aero engine manufacturing research in China.
TWI holds successful cold spray technology course
Drawing on over 10 years’ experience, TWI recently held a successful two-day course on cold spray technology.
Cambridge University student, Emma Young completes successful placement with TWI
Cambridge University student, Emma Young has completed a successful placement at TWI in Cambridge where she worked on a Failure Analysis Atlas.
Dr Melissa Riley represents TWI at international conference on lightning & static electricity
Dr Melissa Riley attended the 2017 International Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity in Nagoya, Japan, where she presented TWI’s paper on ‘The Application of Thermal Spray Coating Technology for Lightning Strike Protection of Composite Aircraft Structures.’
NSIRC PhD students celebrate 5 years of world leading research and innovation
The National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC) is set to celebrate its fifth Anniversary, with an exhibition highlighting the high-quality research conducted by its PhD and MSc students.
‘Mind the doors’ – New project investigates train door failure
Across Europe, 25-50% of train defects come as a result of failing doors1, while worldwide records show that 70% of passenger injuries come as a result of mechanical damage to train doors2. However, a new project, funded by the European Union’s H2020-FTI (Fast Track Innovation) Pilot programme, aims to develop a system to detect train door failures and predict their remaining lifetime.
TWI helping UK businesses to ‘Access India’
There is no denying that India is an important and growing market for UK business, which is currently second only to Japan as a global investor there. With an annual growth that is outpacing that of China at over 7% and well over a billion consumers, India is a market rich with opportunity, not to mention skills, innovation, and a very large employable workforce. The newly-launched Access India…
TWI helps Merseyside Engineering College meet industry demand for staff
Birkenhead’s Engineering College are set to meet industry demand for new staff through the launch of a new commercial welding training centre. The new centre, which was part-funded by Liverpool City Region’s Growth Deal, was able to go ahead after The Engineering College gained CSWTO certification from TWI Certification Ltd.
TWI to join American Petroleum Institute Subcommittee
The American Petroleum Institute (API) are holding a Committee on the Standardisation of Oilfield Equipment and Materials (CSOEM). The CSOEM is being broken down into a number of subcommittees, each of which will work on a specific area of exploration and production of oilfield equipment.
TWI enters research centre agreement with AVIC Manufacturing Technology Institute, China
TWI has entered into a research centre agreement with Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI), a leader in aeronautical research in China.
Science and Innovation Audit shows TWI as integral to local, national, and global innovation
Business Minister Lord Prior launched the latest wave of Science and Innovation Audits (SIA) at Venturefest East on 21 September, including one developed for the East of England. These audits are designed to examine innovation in industry and the public sector to better inform central Government of regional strengths in order to assist with the channelling of future funding streams.
Friction stir welding – joining the future of industry
TWI is a world-renowned expert in materials and joining innovation, whose independent status has allowed innovations to be shared among a disparate selection of industries and businesses around the globe. One example of this is how Friction Stir Welding (FSW) has been picked up and used by business for a wide range of applications.
TWI loaned new MIG welding robot by OTC Daihen Europe
TWI in Cambridge has been given the loan of a new robotic arc welding cell by OTC Daihen Europe. The Synchrofeed welding robot system, which TWI now has the opportunity to test and run trials with, provides a new variant of the MIG/MAG welding process.
Nominations now open for The Welding Institute Awards 2018
Nominations for The Welding Institute’s Annual Awards 2018 are now open. Recognise the achievements of your colleagues by registering your nomination for the awards - and you could even win a prize yourself.
Alan Taylor represents TWI at international nano science and technology conference in Japan
TWI Technology Fellow and functional coatings expert, Professor Alan Taylor, is set to attend BIT’s 7th Annual World Congress of Nano Science and Technology, in Japan.
TWI helps push European car body initiative
TWI is leading a European project consortium to create training modules for a harmonised standard of qualification in the car body repair sector.
TWI helps to spearhead skills initiative in India
TWI’s Chris Wiseman was on hand to give a talk at the 2017 Enhancing Skilling and Entrepreneurship Skills Conclave in Pune, India. The focus of the conclave was how people can be given the skills to meet the needs of industry both in their native India and around the world.
New manufacturing process developed at TWI reinforces Hayter’s winning position
Hayter Ltd called upon TWI to assist with the development of a plastic roller for a number of its lawn mowing machines.
TWI wins RIBA Awards
TWI is pleased to have been awarded two The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) awards for the architectural design of its three new buildings at Granta Park near Cambridge.