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Events

From technical group webinars, global institute webinars to branch activities that include technical talks, visits and social events, there are so many opportunities for you to develop both your professional and social networks.

Forthcoming events:

Upcoming events

    • 5 Dec 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • DERBY CONFERENCE CENTRE, Derby, UK
    • 469
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    Technical Group Event

    JOIN OUR WELDING AND JOINING PROCESSES TECHNICAL GROUP (TG2) EVENT

    During this meeting we will be covering the future opportunities for SMR/AMR manufacture, the design, materials and manufacturing challenges of advanced modular reactors and some of the advances in welding, NDE and cladding of vessels, ending with a presentation on the standards that are most likely to be implemented in SMR/AMR manufacture. 

    Experts from industry and TWI Ltd will be presenting on a range of topics:

    Keynote Speaker:

    • John McGloin, Head of Procurement - Partnerships, RR SMR, on Rolls-Royce SMR – Engaging Our Supply Chain

    The presentation will give an overview of Rolls Royce SMR and their approach as well as how they see Rolls Royce SMR's place in the clean energy space; going on to explain how they'll use their supply chain to achieve it. 

    • Chris Hankinson, Head of Engineering, MoltexFLEX on AMRs – Design and Manufacture

    The presentation will cover the market position and benefits of the FLEX design, timeframes and approach to delivery and technical challenges ahead, and how these will be addressed. 

    • Chris Punshon CEng FWeldI, Head of New Energy Applications, Cambridge Vacuum Engineering on Electron Beam Welding of Vessels for Nuclear Applications

    The presentation will cover the exploitation of electron beam welding in nuclear power generation applications, an update on new developments in the electron beam systems leading to potential quality and production benefits in the fabrication of nuclear power plant.

    • Thomas Dutilleul, Nuclear AMRC on Development of the Slope out Procedure for the Termination of Circumferential Welds.
    The presentation will cover the development of the EB slope out procedure. This will be evidenced from both weld sectioning and NDE processes based on ASME requirements. Final deployment of the procedures has been based on scaled (2/3 scale) demonstrators (lower assembly based on an SMR RPV design).

    • Marcello Consonni, Consultant Welding Engineer, TWI Ltd on Overview of Welding Standards for Nuclear Vessel Manufacture - ASME III and IX

    The presentation will provide an overview of the main standards and specifications applicable to pressure vessel for Small Modular Reactors’ nuclear islands, with emphasis on fabrication and welding qualifications.

    • Pallav Chattopadhyay, Director Consumables R&D&I EMEA, Lincoln Electric Deutschland GmbH on Developments in Electro Slag Cladding

    The presentation will cover introduction of strip cladding processes and their applications; comparison and benefits over other processes; single layer and multi-layer cladding operations; selection of welding consumables for specific applications; hybrid electro slag cladding – development, main features, results and real life applications.

    FEES

    • Professional Members of The Welding Institute: £95 + VAT (£114)
    • Industrial Members of TWI: £95 + VAT (£114)
    • Non-members: £165 + VAT (£198)
    • Retired Members: £95 + VAT (£114)
    • Students: £95 + VAT (£114)
    • TWI Training School Customers with professional membership: Please contact us with your Training Customer ID Number  

    TWI Staff - £50 + VAT (£60) -  please contact Nadine Earp if you wish to register.

    Please note that payment must be made before the event in order to receive the joining instructions for the event.

    CAN'T MAKE IT ON THE DAY?

    If you can't join us on the day, contact us for pricing details for copies of presentations*

    *presentation dissemination is dependent on presenter consent.

    ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (AWeldI) OF THE WELDING INSTITUTE

    Registering on this Technical Group event as a non-member or a TWI Training Customer without Professional Membership gives you full Associate Membership (AWeldI) for one year. To activate your membership, just complete the highlighted fields on the event registration form.

    You will also benefit from:

    BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS EVENT

    • Information transfer from experts
    • Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
    • A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
    • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

    CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

    The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

    Please contact hafiza.rahman@twi.co.uk if you require a certificate of attendance towards your continuing professional development.

    MEET OUR SPEAKERS

    Keynote Speaker: 

    John McGloin

    Head of Procurement - Partnerships, Rolls Royce SMR

    Presentation title: Rolls-Royce SMR – Engaging Our Supply Chain

    John has 13 years of experience working for Rolls-Royce across engineering, programme management and operations. He was part of the engineering team that brought the Trent XVB & 700 into service. He also led the effort to build robust supply chains for business aviation engines such as the Pearl 15, Pearl 700 and Pearl 10X for Gulfstream, Bombardier and Dassault. 

    Chris Punshon CEng FWeldI

    Head of New Energy Applications, Cambridge Vacuum Engineering

    Presentation title: Electron Beam Welding of Vessels for Nuclear Applications

    Chris' career in engineering began in 1983, after graduating from the University of Sheffield with an honours degree in Metallurgy B.Met (hons). He then joined TWI Ltd, one of the foremost independent research and technology organisations where he worked for 38 years, starting as a Project Leader and leaving as Industry Group Manager Power and New Energy to join Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) as Head of New Energy applications.

    During his career, he has directed many ground-breaking research and development projects relating to welding and joining, material properties, and other advanced technologies; in collaboration with a wide range of clients and partners throughout key industries such as aerospace, automotive, marine and offshore construction, oil and gas, renewable energy and power generation including nuclear fission and fusion. Chris is also a Chartered Engineer (CEng), a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM), as well as a Fellow of The Welding Institute (FWeldI).

    Pallav Chattopadhyay

    Director Consumables R&D&I EMEA, Lincoln Electric Deutschland GmbH

    Presentation title: Developments in Electro Slag Cladding

    Overall 30 years of industrial experience including 22 years in the field of Reactor, Pressure Vessel, Nuclear components and heat exchanger fabrication followed by 8 years in Research & Development of critical welding consumable and total welding solution.

    He has a rich experience in application of electro slag and submerged arc strip cladding processes of different alloys and is experienced in development and introduction of patented hybrid electro slag cladding technique.


    Marcello Consonni

    Consultant Welding Engineer, TWI Ltd 

    Presentation title: Overview of Welding Standards for Nuclear Vessel Manufacture - ASME III and IX

    Marcello is a welding engineer at TWI Ltd in the UK. Marcello joined TWI's structural integrity department in 2006, then transferred to the welding engineering section in 2009.

    Prior to TWI, Marcello worked as a metallurgist and welding engineer for an Italian pressure vessel manufacturer, now owned by the Westinghouse Electric Company.

    Marcello is a member of various standardisation committees, including ASME BPV section IX, ASME BPV III UK International Working Group, ISO committees for welding qualifications and was a member of welding quality and the French Afcen committee ‘RCC MRx’ for high temperature and fusion reactors.


    Thomas Dutilleul 

    Technical Lead, Electron Beam Welding, Consultant Welding Engineer, Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre  

    Presentation title: Advanced Joining Techniques to Improve Pressure Vessel Manufacturing 

    Thomas Dutilleul, 33 years old, is a welding engineer who has been specialising in Electron Beam Welding for 8 years at Nuclear AMRC, United Kingdom. He holds a masters in Physics from Lille University and a Masters in Welding Engineering from Cranfield University. He is a Chartered Engineer and Member of The Welding Institute and an International/European Welding Engineer.


    Chris Hankinson

    Head of Engineering, MoltexFLEX

    Presentation title: AMRs – Design and Manufacture


    • 12 Dec 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Online (Zoom)
    • 464
    Register
    Technical Group Webinar

    JOIN OUR STRUCTURES AND INFRASTRUCTURE/NDT AND CONDITION MONITORING TECHNICAL GROUP (TG1/TG8) WEBINAR

    Attendees will:

    • Gain an understanding of the limitations of NDT methods to both detect and quantify imperfections in welds
    • Gain knowledge of alternative or additional methods of NDT that may enhance the probability of imperfection detection and measurement in critical areas or in support of more traditional NDT
    • Get an update on the future developments in core ISO standards for NDT
    • Get an update on the technical developments in software, particularly Artificial Intelligence, that will support NDT in the future


    Experts from industry and TWI Ltd will be presenting on a range of topics:

    • Adri van den Biggelaar, Applus Energy and Industry Division on Introduction to NDT acceptance levels
    • Siddhant Pawar, Eddyfi Technologies on Sharck and ACFM for the depth sizing of cracks in structural welds 
    • Ian Cooper, TWI Ltd on Advances in NDE for Weld Inspection  
    • Iikka Virkkunen, Trueflaw OY on AI and automated NDT data evaluation - opportunity for weld quality control


    FEES

    • Professional Members of The Welding Institute: £25 + VAT (£30)
    • Industrial Members of TWI: £25 + VAT (£30)
    • Non-members: £95 + VAT (£114)
    • Retired Members: £25 + VAT (£30)
    • Students: £25 + VAT (£30)
    • TWI Training Customers: £75 + VAT (£90)
    • TWI Training School Customers with professional membership: Free: Please contact us with your Training Customer ID Number  


    TWI Staff - please contact Hafiza Rahman if you wish to register.

    Please note that payment must be made before the event in order to receive the joining instructions for the event.


    CAN'T MAKE IT ON THE DAY?

    If you can't join us on the day, you can still access the recording of the webinar and the presentations by registering ahead of the event.*

    *presentation dissemination is dependent on presenter consent.


    ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (AWeldI) OF THE WELDING INSTITUTE

    Registering on this Technical Group webinar as a non-member or a TWI Training Customer without Professional Membership gives you full Associate Membership (AWeldI) for one year. To activate your membership, just complete the highlighted fields on the event registration form.

    You will also benefit from:


    BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS WEBINAR
    • Information transfer from experts
    • Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
    • A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
    • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

    CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

    The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

    Please contact hafiza.rahman@twi.co.uk if you require a certificate of attendance towards your continuing professional development.


    MEET OUR EXPERTS

    ADRI VAN DEN BIGGELAAR

    Presentation: Introduction to NDT acceptance levels

    In 1991 Adri van den Biggelaar started in NDT at RTD in the Netherlands, which is now part of Applus+, where he achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics. Adri van den is certified ISO 9712 UT Level 3 and is familiar with other NDT methods. He has specialised in advanced ultrasonic testing, including automated testing, TOFD, phased array, FMC-TFM as well as special applications for heavy wall and austenitic materials.

    Adri van den Biggelaar currently works in the Applus+ Technology Centre for the development and testing of ultrasonic techniques and systems. He also participates in several ISO and IIW groups on UT and UT equipment. Adri van den Biggelaar is an ISO project leader for multiple standard. In addition, he supports the protection of the Intellectual Property, which is part of the Applus+ Energy and Industry Division.


    SIDDHANT L. PAWAR 

    Presentation: Sharck and ACFM for the depth sizing of cracks in structural welds. 

    Siddhant L. Pawar has an educational background in mechanical engineering and advanced material science. He has worked as an application engineer and technical sales engineer for a German-based eddy current instrument manufacturer. During this tenure, he has gained extensive knowledge in the application of eddy current testing in industry using integration. Siddhant L.

    Pawar has gained a certification in Eddy Current Testing (ET) Level 2 after DIN EN ISO 9712. During his current tenure as a technical sales specialist at Eddyfi, he takes care of electromagnetic-based as well as ultrasonic NDT testing technologies.


    Iikka Virkkunen 

    Presentation: Al and automated NDT data evaluation- opportunity for weld quality control 

    Virkkunen has 20 years of experience in NDE reliability and has developed world-leading AI solutions for various inspection cases. The company he founded, Trueflaw, is now the world leading provider for customized AI/ML solutions for NDE data evaluation and currently provides solutions for ultrasonic, radiographic, eddy current and visual inspections.

    • 13 Dec 2023
    • 6:00 PM
    • Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3AL
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    London Branch Technical Talk

    This is a London Branch event organised and run by our London  Branch for  members of the London and Kent Branches. Other members and non-members are very welcome to join us.

    Overview:- The talk is about developments by Laser Additive Solutions (LAS) of processes and the manufacturing of parts from one-off prototypes to production volumes of thousands per week. Real-world additive manufacturing and welding/joining projects will be presented, ranging from precision engineered parts on the UK’s nuclear-powered submarines to more basic 14m long stainless steel drive belts for aluminium continuous casting factories. 

    Speaker:- Peter Brown, Managing Director of Laser Additive Solutions

    Speaker Biography:- Peter established LAS back in 2015 following 11 years of experience developing laser-based joining and additive manufacturing processes whilst working at TWI (Yorkshire) and Rolls-Royce (Aero Repair and Overhaul). Laser Additive Solutions of Doncaster has been serving UK industry for 8 years, working on both commercial and UK-government funded projects. The staff have many decades of laser processing experience between them.

    Event poster can be downloaded here

    The is a hybrid event. Please indicate whether you will be attending in person on the registration form to assist with catering. There will be tea and coffee  available before the event and a sandwich buffet afterwards for those attending in person.

    Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal.


    Additional Information:

    • In person and online attendance options
    • Registration for this event will close 24 hours before the start.
    • Registration details will be shared with our Branch volunteers to help facilitate this event.

    • 14 Dec 2023
    • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Online (Zoom)
    • 474
    Register
    Technical Group Webinar

    JOIN OUR WELDING AND JOINING PROCESSES TECHNICAL GROUP (TG2) WEBINAR

    This back-to-basics webinar will be an introduction to the submerged arc welding process. It will cover the process fundamentals, equipment and applications. There will also be mention of methods for increased productivity.

    Who should attend:

    Welding engineers, welding apprentices and trainees, designers and anyone in the welding industry with little or no knowledge of the process. 


    MEET OUR SPEAKER:

      Eur Ing Eugene Mathers CEng, MSc, Dip IIM, FWeldI, EWE, IWE



      Gene has over 40 years industrial experience working in pipeline, power generation, heavy engineering, nuclear and the pressure vessel fabrication industries.

      He worked for NEI-International Combustion Ltd. as the company’s Welding and Metallurgy Manager and latterly Quality Manager for some 10 years before joining TWI Ltd in 1991 as Manager, School of Welding Technology. He then moved into the role of Principal Consultant in the Manufacturing Services Group before taking retirement. Since then he has provided a welding engineering consultancy service as a private consultant.


      FEES

      • Professional Members of The Welding Institute: £25 + VAT (£30)
      • Industrial Members of TWI: £25 + VAT (£30)
      • Non-members: £95 + VAT (£114)
      • Retired Members: £25 + VAT (£30)
      • Students: £25 + VAT (£30)
      • TWI Training School Customers with professional membership: Free: Please contact us with your Training Customer ID Number  

      TWI Staff - please contact Hafiza Rahman if you wish to register.

      Please note that payment must be made before the event in order to receive the joining instructions for the event.


      CAN'T MAKE IT ON THE DAY?

      If you can't join us on the day, you can still access the recording of the webinar and the presentations by registering ahead of the event.*

      *presentation dissemination is dependent on presenter consent.


      ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (AWeldI) OF THE WELDING INSTITUTE

      Registering on this Technical Group webinar as a non-member or a TWI Training Customer without Professional Membership gives you full Associate Membership (AWeldI) for one year. To activate your membership, just complete the highlighted fields on the event registration form.

      You will also benefit from:


      BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS WEBINAR
      • Information transfer from experts
      • Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
      • A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
      • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

      CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

      The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

      Please contact hafiza.rahman@twi.co.uk if you require a certificate of attendance towards your continuing professional development.

      • 20 Dec 2023
      • 6:30 PM
      • Online (Zoom)
      Register
      Eastern Counties Branch Technical Talk

      This free event is organised by our Eastern Counties Branch for our members. Other members and non-members are very welcome to join us.

      Overview:- The members of Eastern Counties Branch are welcomed to attend the upcoming December technical talk on the innovative design of a composite-metal joint used for naval vessels. It will encompass aspects such as joint design, manufacturing methodology, experimental results, simulations, and an examination of both advantages and limitations, of the joint. The presentation will conclude by offering insights into ongoing research endeavors and potential advancements. The overarching aim is to foster collaboration and facilitate the exchange of knowledge among participants, thereby enhancing collective understanding in the field.

      Speaker:-  Man Chi Cheung (PhD Student, Composite Engineer, TWI)

      Speaker Biography:-  Man Chi holds an MSc in Oil and Gas Engineering from Brunel University London, where she conducted research that focused on the structural integrity of composite structures. Upon graduation, she has continued to expand her research as a Ph.D. at Brunel University London, where she is working on an exciting project involving the design of a novel composite to- metal joint.

      Poster for the event can be downloaded here

      Additional Information:

      ·        Registration for this event will close 24 hours before the start.

      ·     Live event only

      ·     Registration details maybe shared with our volunteers to facilitate this event.

      Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal.


        • 9 Feb 2024
        • 7:00 PM
        • Glasgow Hilton Doubletree, 36 Cambridge St, Glasgow G2 3HN
        Scottish Branch Annual Dinner

        Scottish Branch & Welding Alloys

        ANNUAL DINNER

        FRIDAY 9th February 2024

        Glasgow Hilton Doubletree

        36 Cambridge St, Glasgow G2 3HN

        18:30 for a 19:00 start

        It is Scottish Branch Committee’s pleasure to once again welcome you and your guests to this year’s ANNUAL DINNER, a joint 50 anniversary celebration with Welding Alloys.

        SPECIAL GUESTS:-

        Gordan Strachan, Kris Boyd and James McFadden

        Download event poster here


        For tickets please email Iain Macleod@msn.com or

        Welding@wballoys.co.uk

        DRESS CODE IS BLACK TIE/FORMAL

        We hope to see you there!


        Scottish Branch Committee

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