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A Message from the CEO National Manufacturing Summit Weld Australia News & Insights National Manufacturing Week Pipeline Repair Course New South Wales Division Victoria Division South Australia Division Queensland Division Western Australia Division Northern Territory Division Training & Certification 2019 Training Calendar Advanced Welder Training Courses Upcoming Events
2019 Membership Renewals Weld Australia would like to issue a friendly reminder to all members that 2019 Membership Renewals are now overdue. If you have not renewed your membership, please do so as soon as possible. For further information, please feel free to contact us on membership@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 (0)2 8748 0100.
Weld Australia Contact Information National Office Building 3, Level 3, Suite 5 Pymble Corporate Centre 20 Bridge Street Pymble, NSW 2073 (PO Box 197 Macquarie Park BC NSW 1670) T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: info@weldaustralia.com.au
Qualification & Certification Manager Paolo Corronca T: +61 (0)438 012 099 E: p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au
Chief Executive Officer Geoff Crittenden T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: g.crittenden@weldaustralia.com.au
Marketing & Communications Manager Donna South T: +61 (0)2 8748 0130 E: d.south@weldaustralia.com.au
Training Manager Paul James T: +61 (0)2 8748 0150 E: p.james@weldaustralia.com.au
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Membership Manager Eva Chun T: +61 (0)2 8748 0135 E: e.chun@weldaustralia.com.au Editorial Content Sally Wood T: +61 (0)434 442 687 E: sally@wordly.com.au
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A Message from the CEO Visit to Queensland In late April, Michael Pitt (National Business Manager, Weld Australia) and I undertook an augmented reality welding simulator roadshow in Queensland. Hosted by Maxcon Industries in Ipswich and HiVue in Toowoomba, we demonstrated the advanced training capabilities of augmented reality welding simulators. These demonstrations were well-received, with many of the attendees trying their hand at the augmented reality technology themselves. While in Toowoomba, we visited Obadare—a manufacturing, fabrication and engineering business with a focus on the oil, gas and infrastructure industries. We had the opportunity to tour Obadare’s large modern facility, which is situated on 3.9 hectares of land. It boasts over 4,000m2 of workshops, heavy haulage and road access, and over 2,5000m2
of hardstand for all-weather assembly and commissioning. We also visited Russell Mineral Equipment in Toowoomba. With equipment in more than 355 mine sites worldwide, Russell Mineral Equipment designs, manufactures, supplies and services an innovative grinding mill relining system. Russell Mineral Equipment is a good example of a modern Australian manufacturing company—it exports most of its products overseas, predominantly to Russia and northern Europe. In Brisbane, we met with UAP. A leader in public art and architectural design solutions, UAP was established in 1993. Over the years, the company has been involved in award-winning projects such as: the W Hotel in Brisbane, the University of Technology Sydney, Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne, Hudson Yards in New York, and the Four
New Weld Australia Members: April Weld Australia would like to welcome the following members who joined in April 2019. Corporate Members • Canberra Institute of Technology: https://cit.edu.au/ Individual Members • Luke Beveridge • Igor Buvac • James Craig • Amy Gilmore • Peter Holmes • Steven Jacbos • Steven Kellner • Alan Kelly • Steven Manuel • Stephen Stehr Student Members • Jayke Gatt • Vinoth Mathiyalagan • Dom Moraitis • Prashant Nand • Nathan Voglino • Haitao Zhou To become a Weld Australia member, all you need to do is: • Visit: weldaustralia.com.au • Phone: 02 8748 0100 • Email: membership@ weldaustralia.com.au
L to R: Michael Pitt, Matt Warner (Managing Director, Obadare) and Geoff Crittenden tour Obadares’ facilities in Toowoomba.
L to R: Matt Warner, Michael Pitt and Geoff Crittenden at Obadare.
L to R: Michael Pitt, Matt Warner and Geoff Crittenden at Obadare.
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Geoff Crittenden at the roadshow.
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A Message from the CEO Seasons Hotel in Guangzhou, China. Today, they have offices and workshops across Australia, Asia, North America and the Middle East. UAP is currently collaborating with the IMCRC (Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre), the Queensland University of Technology and RMIT University to use innovative robotic vision systems and software userinterfaces to reduce the integration time between design and custom manufacturing. This will improve competitive advantage by enhancing the company’s ability to manufacture high-value products and reduce time and cost to manufacture. Be sure to keep an eye out for more detailed articles on all of these innovative companies in upcoming editions of Australian Welding magazine.
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skills training organisations, the Naval Shipbuilding College, the Department of Defence, and the Federal and State Departments of Education and Skills Training. As part of his duties he wrote the SA Government policy on Indigenous education and training. Based in South Australia, Brian will be responsible for: developing new strategic partnerships within the defence industry, managing relationships with Federal and State Government departments, the Defence Industry Group, and the Welding Safety Council. For further information, please see the article on page 6.
For further information about National Manufacturing Week, please see the article on page 7. Welcome to Weld Australia’s Newest Team Member I am pleased to welcome Brian Rungie to Weld Australia in the role of National Manager Strategic Partnerships. Prior to joining Weld Australia, Brian was the Executive Director, Education at TAFE SA. In this role, he was responsible for establishing partnerships with the defence shipbuilding primes, international
Geoff Crittenden CEO, Weld Australia
National Manufacturing Week With the theme of Industrial Evolution, National Manufacturing Week will take place from 14 to 17 May 2019 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Weld Australia’s Advanced Welder Training Hub will be a key feature of this year’s exhibition, showcasing the innovative new ways of training welders in today’s digital world. The Hub will highlight how augmented and virtual reality offer an effective training method that allows students to learn at their own pace, in a faster, safer, more cost-efficient environment. As part of the NMW Conference program, Weld Australia will facilitate a panel discussion on Adopting Technology: The Pain and The Gain. I will be joined on the panel by Des Watkins (Managing Director, Watkins Steel) and Chris Brugeaud (CEO, SSS Manufacturing). I will also give a presentation on New Technology Revolutionising Welder Training.
Geoff Crittenden and Michael Pitt tour UAP’s facilities in Brisbane.
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NATIONAL MANUFACTURING
SUMMIT 2019
SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE SAVE THE DATE 21 TO 22 AUGUST 2019 THE AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON CLAYTON, MELBOURNE Australia is facing a significant shortage of skilled, qualified trades workers. Without action, the nation will be unable to meet future demand on major projects in industries as diverse as defence, shipbuilding, aerospace, infrastructure, rolling stock, and resources. Despite the manufacturing sector experiencing a period of growth, industry participants continue to cite workforce capability and availability as a critical constraint. This constraint is the basis of the 2019 National Manufacturing Summit’s theme: Skills for the Future.
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Weld Australia News & Insights Weld Australia would like to welcome a new team member. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Brian Rungie has joined Weld Australia in the role of National Manager Strategic Partnerships. We encourage you to make him feel welcome. In his role, Brian will continue Weld Australia’s mission of supporting the interests of members and safeguarding the public by promoting the use of best practice technology and quality systems across the industry. His initial focus will be on supporting the national uplift in welding capability needed to support the significant growth forecasted in areas such as defence, infrastructure and resources. Brian will also be responsible for a number of key initiatives within Weld Australia, including the National Welding Safety Council, the Defence Industry Group and Indigenous Welding Australia. Brian will be based in Adelaide, providing local support to industry and members. He will also have a national focus, so expect to see him out and about, especially in Western Australia and the ACT over the next few months. Prior to joining Weld Australia, Brian was the Executive Director, Education at TAFE SA where he provided strategic and operational leadership and management across
the full range of TAFE SA Vocational and Higher Education Programs. In this role, Brian was responsible for establishing key strategies and partnerships across numerous industries, including a specific focus on the defence industry. This included building partnerships with key industry stakeholders, international skills training organisations, the Naval Shipbuilding College, the Department of Defence, and Federal and State Departments of Education and Skills Training. Brian also had several other positions at TAFE SA, across the 15 years in which he was employed there, including Director of Business Justice and Information Technology, Business Development Manager, and Educational Manager. Brian started his career in the hospitality industry. Brian brings a strong skill set in industry engagement and workforce planning and how to align industry need with training and education. He will use this knowledge to support industry to
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Brian Rungie (National Manager Strategic Partnerships, Weld Australia).
access the skilled welding workforce they need, while encouraging the adoption of international welding standards critical for Australian industry to take advantage of future opportunities. Brian holds a Masters of Educational Studies, Postgraduate Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Business and Diplomas in Project Management and Hospitality Management.
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National Manufacturing Week Industrial Evolution Of Welding In Manufacturing In Focus At NMW Manufacturing’s industrial evolution, the theme for National Manufacturing Week in 2019, is revolutionising manufacturing operations and adoption of technology, while also requiring new strategies and skills to be developed for future business success. The Welding Technology Zone at NMW will offer manufacturers the latest new technology, advanced manufacturing products and welding solutions, as part of an exhibition featuring over 200 leading industrial suppliers. Welding technology exhibitors at NMW 2019 include: Air Liquide Australia, Antec Engineering, Austedan Fabrications, BOC, Ensitech, Gullco, Kemppi Australia, Leussink Engineering, Lincoln Electric, Lorch South Pacific, Migomag Welding, RPB Safety, Smenco, Supagas and Tesuco. Weld Australia’s Advanced Welder Training Hub will be a key feature of this year’s exhibition, showcasing the innovative new ways of training tradespeople in today’s digital world. The Advanced Welder Training Hub will highlight how augmented and virtual reality training systems offer an effective training method that allows students to learn at their own pace, while becoming faster, better and safer. This new interactive technology training method
Welding demonstration at NMW.
provides welding novices, and those up-skilling their knowledge and techniques, to benefit from gaining hands-on experience in a safe and controlled environment. As a more advanced training system, it also changes the learning experience for future welders looking to acquire the skills and self-confidence they need before moving into real world workshops and operations. As part of the NMW Conference program, featuring over 90 industry experts across four days, Weld Australia will hold a panel discussion on ‘Adopting Technology: The Pain and The Gain’, exploring the technologies transforming Australian manufacturing, the challenges facing the sector and the role of digitalisation in addressing these challenges. Speakers Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia), Des Watkins (Managing Director, Watkins Steel) and Chris Brugeaud (CEO, SSS Manufacturing) will share their
A presentation at NMW.
advice and experiences in adopting new technology within their own operations, in addition to the skills requirements of the future workforce. “Manufacturing’s industrial evolution means the demand for specialist technical skills to maintain advanced manufacturing technology, tools and machinery, is ever-increasing. NMW 2019 will offer visitors access to the latest in welding technology processes, industry leading solutions and advice for building new operation strategies. The Advanced Welder Training Hub and WorldSkills Australia’s regional welding competition will also offer an insight into the latest skills development and training,” said Robby Clark (Exhibition Director, National Manufacturing Week). National Manufacturing Week will take place from 14-17 May 2019 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, with free registration available at: nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au
Welding demonstration at NMW.
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Pipeline Repair, Hot Tapping & In-Service Welding Course Registrations Now Open Perth, 7 & 8 August 2019 Registrations are now open for the Pipeline Repair, Hot Tapping & In-Service Welding course to be held in Perth on 7 and 8 August 2019. Presented by international expert Bill Bruce, this course provides an in-depth overview of the various aspects of pipeline modification and repair (full encirclement sleeves, hot taps, and so on) and addresses common concerns around welding in-service pipelines. The course is designed to help avoid pipeline shutdowns and interruptions of service, bolstering both economic and environmental benefits for operators and welders alike. Plus, repairs can be undertaken efficiently, effectively and with full confidence.
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New South Wales Division News Welding Codes and Standards: What and Why? Engineers Australia (Civil and Structural Panel) and Weld Australia recently hosted a technical presentation in Sydney. Sasanka Sinha (Senior Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) presented a detailed overview of Australian welding codes and Standards. He discussed design and fabrication issues covering the full spectrum of the Australian fabrication industry, from cost benefit analysis for welding, through to welding quality management. Sasanka presented several case studies, examining the role of designers, as well as the need for welding qualifications and quality management. A range of Standards and specifications were also discussed including AS/NZS 5131 Structural Steelwork - Fabrication and Erection, which is particularly relevant to structural engineers. In addition, AS/NZS 1554.1 Structural steel welding - Welding of steel structures Appendix D was discussed.
of Engineers Australia (Sydney Division), “Sasanka’s presentation was interesting, informative and very well received by all who attended. It was obviously well planned and illustrated, and enthusiastically delivered. It was of great value to our members professional development needs, and in facilitating Engineers Australia’s ‘learned body’ function.” Commissioning of Two Torch Cutting Machines in Australia Successfully Finalised In October 2018, the commissioning of a new GEGA Alphine Metal Tech machine for cutting slabs at Australian steel maker, BlueScope, was successfully concluded and the machines were put into operation. At the end of March 2019, the second GEGA slab cutting machine was commissioned on Slab Caster Stand 3. These machines feature a special system to reduce the heating flame significantly, resulting in immense savings in gas and oxygen
consumption. The heating flame is necessary to ensure a smooth and effective cutting process. This system was developed by the Alphine Metal Tech brand GEGA.
GEGA Apline Metal Tech cutting machine at BlueScope in Wollongong.
GEGA Apline Metal Tech cutting machine at BlueScope in Wollongong.
Microstructure changes in steel which occur when a material is welded were explained along with the effect of boron content (>8ppm) on hardenability and weldability in high strength steel. Finally, Sasanka explored the reasons for weld failures including failure due to fatigue. Nondestructive testing in production will also be covered.
Sasanka Sinha presents to Engineers Australia members.
GEGA Apline Metal Tech cutting machine at BlueScope in Wollongong.
According to the Civil and Structural Engineering Panel Committee New South Wales Division Contact Paolo Corronca Qualification & Certification Manager 0438 012 099 p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au
Attendees at the recent Engineers Australia technical event on Welding Codes and Standards: What and Why?
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Victoria Division News This month, the Victoria Division update features a member profile of Blake McDonald. First exposed to welding at the age of 13, Blake is now a Welding Technician and Technical Sales Representative for Kemppi Australia. Blake is extremely passionate about not only the trade of welding, but about continuous professional development and learning. Blake was first exposed to the trade of welding at the age of 13 when building a hot-rod with his father. His interest in the trade saw him study a Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) in welding while he was in year 12. The VCAL program is a hands-on option for students in Years 11 and 12. After finishing high school, Blake commenced a Certificate II in Engineering at Chisholm Institute in 2012 and started his apprenticeship at Weld Australia member company, Uneek Bending. It was while he was employed at Uneek Bending that Blake had the opportunity to work on his favourite project to date. According to Blake, “When I was completing my apprenticeship, I worked on a coil for the inside of boiler for a titanium sulfate refinery in Western Australia.” “The coil was made of out of 600 grade inconell, shed 80 seamless, 6 inch pipe that was all TIG welded. It was 100% x-ray—all the welds had to be x-rayed and comply with the relevant Standard. The coil was taller than the building, and the building was 6m high. I thoroughly enjoyed TIG welding – it’s my favourite welding process, and working on an exotic material, which is not something you get to weld every day, was great.”
Certificates 1, 1E, 2, 3, 3E, 4, 5, 7, 8G and 8F. Blake enjoyed this training so much, he plans on continuing with it in the years to come. “I am 100% keen to do further study. I want to pursue a teaching and evaluation course so I can do some sessional work at TAFE. I am also looking at completing a welding supervisor and inspector course down the track,” said Blake. From 2015 to 2018, Blake competed in several competitions. In 2015, he took out third place for fabrication in the WorldSkills Competition. In 2016, 2017 and 2018, he completed in the Weld Australia Victorian Welding Competition, winning in 2018. He demonstrated exceptional welding skills across three timed events, displaying extensive knowledge of welding processes, materials, and positions. Blake is currently a Welding Technician and Technical Sales Representative at Kemppi Australia. “In this role, I perform a lot of demonstrations with high-end machines in Melbourne and South Australia, and test new products as well. I’ve travelled to Malaysia, and am heading to Thailand soon.
During these trips, I run seminars and training days for Kemppi’s distributors, demonstrating the potential of the machines. I give our distributors a technical breakdown on what the machines can do, and how they achieve such great results.” “I also travelled to Finland—where Kemppi has its head office—for induction. I met the entire welding team, and learnt about all the welding services, from engineering through to machine programming.” “What I enjoy most about my job is passing on knowledge—going to TAFEs, talking to students, and meeting other people in the industry. Plus, I enjoy the opportunity to building amazing things. I enjoy all the different processes and technical aspects of welding that can be applied in different industries, worldwide.” “I wouldn’t be where I am today without the help of my teachers: Brian Hendy and Rodney Bentvelzen from Chisholm Institute, Mat Billman, and Dean Williams. Their encouragement and advice have been essential to my career,” said Blake.
In 2014, Blake started advanced welder training. As a result of this training, he attained AS1796 Victoria Division Contact Melissa Odendaal Welding Engineer 0418 922 369 m.odendaal@weldaustralia.com.au
Blake McDonald (Welding Technician and Technical Sales Representative - Victoria and South Australia, Kemppi Australia).
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South Australia Division News Automotive Apprentices Driving SA Skills Boost Agenda An additional 140 automotive apprenticeships will be created through a partnership between the Marshall Liberal Government and the Motor Trade Association (MTA) of South Australia. Minister for Innovation and Skills, David Pisoni said the Automotive Apprenticeship Pathways Project will support young South Australians to gain the skills to be job-ready and prepare them to begin apprenticeships with host employers. “The Marshall Liberal Government is providing more than $790,000 under Skilling South Australia for the pre-apprenticeship training project, with a commitment to achieve 140 apprenticeships,” he said. “There are further opportunities available for people to gain skilled careers in the automotive sector, with the MTA estimating that more than 1,500 automotive employment positions in South Australia cannot currently be filled due to a lack of suitably qualified labour. “This project will help address the industry’s workforce needs and provide participants with financial support for tools and equipment, industry-specific mentoring and providing a direct link to real jobs for apprentices to start working straight away and become qualified at the same time.”
Minister Pisoni said this Skilling South Australia project is among more than 40 government-funded and co-designed industry projects to drive apprenticeship and traineeship growth in the state, creating training opportunities in key growth areas. For information about the Skilling South Australia projects, visit: www.skilling.sa.gov.au/projects. For information about automotive apprenticeships, visit: www. mtaofsa.com.au/apprenticeships Premier Visits the USA to Drive Growth in SA’s Space, Defence and Cyber Security Sectors Premier Steven Marshall recently travelled to the United States to attend Sea Air Space, the largest maritime expo in the US, and met with leaders in the space, defence and cyber security industries. Premier Marshall also delivered the keynote address at the United States, Australia Dialogue on Defence Industries in Washington DC, an opportunity to brief US officials and leading defence industry experts on the extraordinary opportunities in South Australia, Australia’s home of space industry and naval shipbuilding. “South Australia is now driving the growth of Australia’s space sector and defence industry, creating high-
tech jobs and generating interest from interstate and overseas,” said Premier Marshall. “The headquarters of the Australian Space Agency, the SmartSat CRC, Mission Control and the Space Discovery Centre are all major drawcards for prominent players in the space industry to seriously consider South Australia as one of the best places to do business,” said Premier Marshall. “There are hundreds of companies from the United States already operating in South Australia, which demonstrates how crucial this relationship is to grow our economy. American defence organisations including Raytheon, Lockheed Martin and Boeing Defence already have a significant presence in our state and the State Liberal Government is committed to building on this to create local jobs across these high-growth industries. “We need to make the most of these investments which are now presenting unprecedented opportunities to our current and future generations,” said Premier Marshall.
South Australia Division Contact Abhishek Trivedi Senior Welding Engineer 0409 670 433 a.trivedi@weldaustralia.com.au
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Queensland Division News Augmented Reality Welding Simulator Roadshow In late April, Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia) and Michael Pitt (National Business Manager, Weld Australia) undertook an augmented reality welding simulator roadshow. Visiting Ipswich and Toowoomba, Geoff and Michael gave detailed presentations and demonstrated the advanced training capabilities of the welding simulator. Attendees also had the opportunity to try the technology themselves. Augmented and virtual reality training systems are studentfocused, allowing individual students to progress at their own pace. Welding apprentices learn and understand welding procedures and techniques through a more interactive training method, gaining hands-on experience in a controlled, safe environment. Augmented reality transforms training from boring theory and text books into highquality interactive experiences that capture the imagination. With zero risks involved, apprentices can respond to realistic scenarios without pressure or fear of injury. Augmented and virtual reality training is enabling future welders to acquire the skills and the self-confidence they need before moving into real-world workshops.
Weld Australia would like to thank both Maxcon Industries in Ipswich and HiVue for hosting and sponsoring the road show events. Maxcon Industries is leader in the manufacture of custom complex steel structures. The organisation was founded as a small private company in 1970, before moving to its current location just outside Ipswich in 1974. The business initially concentrated on power plant steelwork; high-quality general engineering remains the core of the business. Today, Maxcon Industries employs over 70 people and provides custom made cryogenic pressure vessels and vacuum insulated products, including pipes and tanks and other diverse complex steel objects throughout Australia, and worldwide.
Michael Pitt speaks at Maxcon Industries in Ipswich during the roadshow.
Attendees at Maxcon Industries in Ipswich during the roadshow.
HiVue Inspection & Compliance in Toowoomba services the oil and gas, construction, mining, Marine, Industrial and petrochemical industries, and is a leading provider of welding related quality assurance and control services. HiVue provides its customers with access to high level expertise, experience and certification for their products, projects and systems requirements across all industry sectors and locations globally from a single point of contact. Founded in 2011, and based on 30 years extensive experience and training in many industry sectors.
Geoff Crittenden speaks at at Maxcon Industries in Ipswich during the roadshow.
Michael Pitt speaking in Toowoomba during the roadshow.
Queensland Division Contact Abhishek Trivedi Senior Welding Engineer 0409 670 433 a.trivedi@weldaustralia.com.au
Andrew Gray (Managing Director, HiVue) speaking during the roadshow.
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Western Australia Division News New Robotic Welder to Boost Efficiency and Output The commissioning of a customdesigned dual-cell robotic welding system at the Austin Engineering facility in Perth will lift efficiency, productivity and output. These benefits underpin the specialty customised designs that Austin manufactures for the mining industry world-wide. For more than 35 years, Austin has designed and engineered unique production and maintenance equipment, including dump truck bodies, excavator buckets, water tanks and tyre handlers. Austin-designed equipment has given their customers significantly improved productivity and increased output. Their designs have enhanced the operational efficiency and availability of site production equipment. Along with the obvious advantages of modern robotic welding technology, Austin’s new dualcell robotic welding system offers features that will improve overall efficiency and product capabilities. A mobile gantry carrying two sixaxis articulated arm robots, each interfaced with a digital pulse welding module, dominates the system. Mounted on rails, the double gantry provides 14m of longitudinal travel and 10m of lateral travel to service the two new side-by-side production cells. Vertical travel is 2m.
once the component was loaded into the cell, all necessary programming can now be completed prior to the job being loaded into a production cell. The online-offline programming feature, combined with the system’s laser tracking feature increases arc time as the robot can weld without having to stop for any adjustments to the program or the job. An ‘out of position’ weld feature also maintains uninterrupted job progress. “When fully operational, the new system will lift efficiency, productivity and overall capability throughout the facility,” said Geoff Collins (Operations Manager, Austin Engineering). While the new robot welds marginally faster than Austin’s previous robot, Collins says this is just one of the production improvements that the system will
deliver. He emphasised that the new robot will improve several productivity inputs. In addition, the new robot possesses the capability to work on all products in the Austin Engineering range (the previous robot was restricted to tray floors). “As well as access to the latest robot welding technology and software, the two side-by-side production cells can be loaded or unloaded without interruption to the robot’s work schedule. Advance planning functionality will all add to overall productivity improvement,” said Collins. The benefits for Austin’s customers will come in the form of shorter lead and turnaround times. “And that should ultimately improve their operational efficiency and productivity,” said Collins. For information, contact Geoff Collins on geoffc@austineng.com.au
The custom-designed dual-cell robotic welding system at Austin Engineering.
The system includes both online and offline programming capabilities. Whereas the previous robot could only be programmed
Western Australia Division Contact Mehdi Tajfar Welding Engineer 0417 044 370 m.tajfar@weldaustralia.com.au
The custom-designed dual-cell robotic welding system at Austin Engineering.
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Northern Territory Division News According to the Northern Territory Government, attracting private sector investment to the Territory will be made easier with the introduction of a dedicated team to collaborate with significant project proponents. Budget 2019: Significant Project Champions Budget 2019 is providing $1.566 million over two years for a team of Significant Project Champions to help investors navigate the regulatory and operational environments to expedite their projects. The team will facilitate investments which are less than $100 million and are deemed significant. This will fill a gap for support to projects not large enough to receive Major Project Status, but larger than those supported by the Small Business Champions. By providing the resources to support business, private sector investment can be further leveraged to accelerate and diversify the Territory’s economy and create more jobs. The new team will be supported by a renewed focus on securing timely delivery of private sector investment across the Territory including major projects and the expansion of existing businesses large and small.
an Office of Investment Attraction be established within the Department of Trade, Business and Innovation. The Office will support a more coordinated approach to attracting, securing and delivering private investment to the Territory. The specific structure of the Office is being designed to ensure investment attraction activities deliver maximum value for the Territory. The Champions will help facilitate the delivery of significant projects, including helping proponents with relevant legislation, authorisations, licences and permits. The Significant Project Champions will operate within the Department of Trade, Business and Innovation. The creation of the positions will not increase the agency’s staffing cap.
According to the Minister for Trade, Business and Innovation, Michael Gunner, “We are open for business and we want to make it as easy as possible to invest in the Territory. We need to ensure the process for investors is streamlined, efficient and presents the Territory in a consistent and professional manner.” “Our Significant Project Champions are designed to make the investment journey easier. From outlining opportunities, to assisting with approvals and applications, to final investment decisions, to making projects a reality, they will help drive economic growth and create jobs.” “There are incredible proposals on the horizon and our Significant Project Champions will be key to securing these investments,” said Gunner.
Major Projects to the value of $55 billion are currently being facilitated, involving more than 10,000 jobs during construction and 3,000 when operational. Establishing the Significant Project Champions team is consistent with The Plan for Budget Repair recommendations, including that Northern Territory Division Contact Abhishek Trivedi Senior Welding Engineer 0409 670 433 a.trivedi@weldaustralia.com.au
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Training & Certification News Quality Assurance (by Paul James, Training Manager, Weld Australia) When it comes to Quality, how much is enough? Should we strive for 100% all the time, or is 99.9% good enough? To put this into perspective, if we settle for achieving quality standards only 99.9% of the time: • 384 aircraft would land unsafely at Australian airports every week • A QANTAS/Virgin 737 would have 367 defective parts • 4,583 pieces of mail would be lost every hour in Australia • 300 parts would be missing from every new car • 13,250 stubbies would be produced every day that are unsafe to drink The quality level of all products and services provided by organisations large or small must adhere to high standards, as defined in the relevant Standards and job specifications. In addition, high quality standards must be maintained to ensure customer satisfaction in order to be competitive. Manufacturers go to considerable effort to develop Quality Assurance systems and to have their system certified against an internationally recognised Standard such as: 1. The ISO 9000 series 2. ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials
Case Study – Petrobras 36 The Petrobas 36 (P-36) was the largest floating semi-submersible oil platform in the world prior to its sinking on 20 March 2001. Quality issues were identified as a contributing factor to the disaster. The oil platform was owned by Petrobras, a semi-public Brazilian oil company headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. The cost of the platform (at the time) was US$350 million. In the early hours of 15 March 2001, there were two explosions in the aft starboard column at or around the emergency drain tank. The first explosion was caused by an overpressure event, the second by ignition of leaking hydrocarbon vapour. At the time, there were 175 people on the rig; 11 were killed. Following the explosions, the rig developed a 16° list, sufficient to allow down-flooding from the submerged fairlead boxes. Marine salvage teams tried over the weekend to save the platform by pumping nitrogen and compressed air into the tanks to expel the water, but they abandoned the rig after bad weather. The platform sank five days after the explosions on 20 March 2001, in 1,200 m (3,940 ft.) of water with an estimated 1,500 tonnes (1,700 short tons) of crude oil remaining on board.
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Statements issued by Petrobras executives articulated the company’s singular prioritisation of financial performance. Sole Petroleum Workers Federation (FUP) heavily criticised the company’s stance as sacrificial to the safety of Petrobras operations and responsible for a series of previous mishaps, including two pipe bursts, a toxic spill, and the deaths of 81 workers over the previous three years. FUP publicly blamed Petrobras management and “cutbacks”, quoting downsizing of the workforce to almost half the size of a decade earlier and outsourcing to subcontractors with less training, despite an increase in production and activities. A lesson for those who may be involved in project cost control. The following is a quote from a Petrobras Executive prior to the accident: “The project successfully rejected the established constricting and negative influences of prescriptive engineering, onerous quality requirements, and outdated concepts of inspection and client control” and that the “elimination of these unnecessary straitjackets” was delivering superior financial performance. The result of the poor judgment and failure to prioritise quality is evident in the photos below.
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Training & Certification News International Welding Engineer and Technologist Course 2019 Weld Australia will again conduct the International Welding Engineer Course at the University of Wollongong, starting on the 23 September. Successful completion of this course will see graduates obtain the globally recognised qualification, International Institute of Welding (IIW) – International Welding Engineer (IWE) or International Welding Technologist (IWT), depending on applicant’s prerequisites. IWE certification has taken on a greater importance over the last year with the requirement for companies to become certified to AS/NZ ISO 3834 to work with some of the prime contractors on the large defence projects around Australia. This will require the certified companies to have a nominated Responsible Welding Coordinator with the IWE and IWT qualifications amongst the recommended education requirements. The Entry Conditions for the IWT have been relaxed and now are:
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Certificate in an engineeringrelated discipline from a College/Vocational/Technical institute requiring a minimum of 2 years study after high school (e.g. Engineeringrelated Trade qualification; Cert III or higher from TAFE or another RTO in an engineering-related trade qualification, or higher); OR
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A qualification at a level above a. (e.g. diploma, advanced diploma or degree in Engineering); OR
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IIW IWS diploma gained in Australia prior to October 2018.
Entry Conditions for the IWE have not changed. As a minimum, you will need: 1. Australian Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or related discipline); or 2. Registered Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia or IPENZ; or 3. Equivalent overseas qualifications or recognition. 4. Welding Engineers can find work in Australia and abroad in fields as diverse as process
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plants, structural steelwork, bridges, pressure vessels, pipework and pipelines, storage tanks, offshore structures, earth moving equipment, ship-building and ship repair, general heavy machinery, power generation equipment and for material testing, amongst others. Enrolment will put you ahead of the curve, boost your career and earning potential, and make you the preferred candidate for largescale projects around the globe. Weld Australia’s IWE/IWT course will cover: • Welding processes and equipment • Materials and their behaviour during welding • Construction and design • Fabrication and applications engineering • Hands on practical welding If you require any information with regards to the next course, please contact Paul James (Training Manage, Weld Australia) on p.james@weldaustralia.com.au or 02 8748 0150.
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Training & Certification News Weld Australia is the premier welding certification body in Australia. Nationally recognised and accredited by the International Institute of Welding (IIW), Weld Australia offers individual certification in: Welding Specialist, Welding Inspector, Welding Technologist, Welding Engineer AS1796 Welding Supervisor Certificate 10, and AS2214 Welding Supervisor. Key Weld Australia Exam Dates Examinations are generally held in State capital cities around Australia. Locations and start and finish times of examinations will be provided upon confirmation of registration.
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Upcoming examination dates include: • 22 July – IWE EA3 exam and IWT TA3 exam in Wollongong NSW
Keep an eye on Weld Connect or the Weld Australia website for further details: https:// weldaustralia.com.au.
The National Examination dates to be held in state capital cities where sufficient registrations are received: • 12 June – IWS and National Welding Supervisor Paper A • 13 June: • Welding Supervisor B1: AS 1796 Certificate 10 • Welding Supervisor B2: AS 2214 Welding Supervisor • 6 November – IWS and National Welding Supervisor Paper A
Applying for Exams Exam applications must be submitted online through the WeldQ system. Please login to your WeldQ profile at https://wtia.weldq. com/applicant/login using your WeldQ ID.
7 November – Welding Supervisor B1 and B2 Code exams
Examinations will also be held on other dates in 2019.
If you have been issued with qualifications or certifications by Weld Australia or WTIA in the past, a WeldQ account has been created for you with your own unique
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WeldQ ID. If you do not know your WeldQ ID, please email qnc@weldaustralia.com.au. If you have not been issued with qualifications or certifications by Weld Australia or WTIA in the past, you will be required to create a WeldQ account. To create a WeldQ account please go to https://wtia. weldq.com/applicant/login and click on the red button that says ‘Click Here to Create an Account’. Exam applications must be submitted no later than six weeks prior to the exam date. If the exams you are interested in are not listed above please email qnc@weldaustralia.com.au For all exam inquiries, please email qnc@weldaustralia.com.au
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Training & Certification News Under the Australian Welder Certification Register (AWCR) system, welders are invited to complete a test that qualifies them to a welding procedure as set out in AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 or AS/NZS 2980. Once qualified, the welder is certified to that procedure, becoming a Registered Welder, and the information recorded in the AWCR. Becoming an AWCR Approved Examiner Weld Australia has recently relaxed the requirements that individuals must satisfy in order to become an AWCR Approved Examiner. In doing so, we hope to see more people applying for, and being successful in, becoming an AWCR Approved Examiner. The new requirements are as follows: • Be a Weld Australia Member or an employee of a Weld Australia Member Company • Be qualified to one of the following: • Welding Supervisor (AS1796 or AS2214) • International Welding Inspector (Standard) • International Welding Specialist • International Welding Technologist • International Welding Engineer • An equivalent certification as verified by Weld Australia, i.e. CSWIP 3.1, CSWIP 3.2 • Have a sound understanding of AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 or AS/NZS 2980 • Be fully conversant with
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Role of the Approved Examiner The Approved Examiner is the cornerstone of the AWCR. The Approved Examiner has complete responsibility for carrying out weld tests and entering the results into the AWCR. As an Approved Examiner you must conduct weld tests at an approved Testing Centre. A Testing Centre is a place determined by an Approved Examiner to meet the requirements set out by Weld Australia. Benefits of Becoming an AWCR Approved Examiner As an Approved Examiner you will be entitled to charge for the following services: • Conducting and examining a weld test. • Mechanical testing. • Inspection of test centres to ensure they meet the required standard set by Weld Australia. For further information, visit: https://awcr.org.au
Approved AWCR Testing Centres New South Wales • lllawarra TAFE: www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au Victoria • Bombardier Transportation Australia: www.bombardier.com • Box Hill Institute: www.boxhill.edu.au • Robert Vernon: 0487 400 002 or robvernon@bigpond.com • Victorian Testing and Inspection Services: www.victesting.com.au South Australia • Regency TAFE: www.tafesa.edu.au Tasmania • Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council: http://tasminerals.com.au Queensland • Kangaroo Training Institute: https://kangarootraininginstitute.com.au • TAFE Qld SkillsTech: https://tafeskillstech.edu.au Northern Territory • Charles Darwin University: www.cdu.edu.au Western Australia • Australian Welding Academy: •
http://australianweldingacademy. com.au
QSM Fabrication: www.qsmfabrication.com.au
To register as an Approved AWCR Testing Centre, complete the Application Form and send it to awcr@weldaustralia.com.au.
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2019 Training Calendar Weld Australia delivers a comprehensive range of training and certification services, all of which are designed to help Australian welders and fabrication companies achieve and maintain a competitive advantage. As the premier welding certification body in Australia, an International Institute of Welding (IIW) Authorised Nominated Body (ANB) and an Authorised Training Body (ATB), Weld Australia offers a range of individual certifications, including: Welding Inspector, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, Welding Engineer, AS1796 Welding Supervisor Certificate 10, and AS2214 Welding Supervisor. International Welding Inspector - Basic Location
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Adelaide
27 - 31 May 2019 11 - 15 Nov 2019
Brisbane
10 - 14 Jun 2019 2 - 6 Sep 2019
Mackay
15 - 19 July 2019
Melbourne
16 - 20 Sep 2019
Perth
10 - 14 Jun 2019
Sydney
17 - 21 Jun 2019 9 - 13 Sep 2019
International Welding Specialist Location
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Adelaide
Week 1: 3 - 7 Jun 2019 Week 2: 8 - 12 Jul 2019 Week 3: 5 - 9 Aug 2019 Week 4: 9 - 13 Sep 2019 Week 5: 30 Sep - 4 Oct 2019
Brisbane
Week 1: 24 - 28 Jun 2019 Week 2: 22 - 26 Jul 2019 Week 3: 19 - 23 Aug 2019 Week 4: 23 - 27 Sep 2019 Week 5: 21 Sep - 25 Oct 2019
Mackay
Week 1: 3 - 7 Jun 2019 Week 2: 8 - 12 Jul 2019 Week 3: 5 - 9 Aug 2019 Week 4: 2 - 6 Sep 2019 Week 5: 30 Sep - 4 Oct 2019
Perth
Week 1: 25 - 29 Mar 2019 Week 2: 29 Apr - 3 May 2019 Week 3: 20 - 24 May 2019 Week 4: 17 - 21 Jun 2019 Week 5: 15 - 19 Jul 2019
Sydney
Week 1: 5 - 9 Aug 2019 Week 2: 16 - 20 Sep 2019 Week 3: 14 - 18 Oct 2019 Week 4: 18 - 22 Nov 2019 Week 5: 9 - 13 Dec 2019
International Welding Inspector - Standard Location
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Adelaide
IWI-S Part 1: 17 - 21 Jun 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 1 - 3 Jul 2019
Brisbane
IWI-S Part 1: 5 - 9 Aug 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 26 - 28 Aug 2019
Mackay
IWI-S Part 1: 24 - 28 Jun 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 1 - 3 Jul 2019
Melbourne
IWI-S Part 1: 15 - 19 Jul 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 29 - 31 Jul 2019
Perth
IWI-S Part 1: 13 - 17 May 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 27 - 29 May 2019
Sydney
IWI-S Part 1: 23 - 27 Sep 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 19 - 11 Oct 2019
Welding Workshop Supervisor (Blended Learning Program) Location
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Australia-wide 7 Jan 2019 - 20 Dec 2019
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2019 Training Calendar International Welding Engineer Location
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Wollongong
Module 1: 23 - 27 Sep 2019 Practical Phase: 25 - 29 Nov 2019 Module 2: 2 - 6 Dec 2019 Module 3: 10 - 14 Feb 2020 Module 4: 4 - 8 May 2020
International Welding Technologist Location
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Wollongong
Module 1: 23 - 27 Sep 2019 Practical Phase: 25 - 29 Nov 2019 Module 2: 2 - 6 Dec 2019 Module 3: 10 - 14 Feb 2020 Module 4: 4 - 8 May 2020
Quality Control Welding Coordinator (QCWC) Location
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Sydney
19 - 23 Aug 2019 Welding Technology Appreciation for Engineers (3DE)
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Brisbane
29 - 31 July 2019
Sydney
1 - 3 July 2019
Perth
9 - 11 Jul 2019
Melbourne
23 - 25 Jul 2019
Online & Blended Learning In conjunction with the American Welding Society (AWS), Weld Australia offers online courses to help develop your welding knowledge and to better inform you for your professional development. The content has been developed by senior people within the profession and is regularly updated. These courses are available any time, day and night, and are designed as self-paced modules which will allow the student to complete them in their own time. Courses include: Economics of Welding; Fabrication Maths (Basic and Advanced); Metallurgy (Basic and Advanced); Non-Destructive Testing; Welding Fundamentals (Basic and Advanced); Welding Safety; Welding Sales Representative; and Welding Symbols. In-House Training Weld Australia can present any of its courses to your employees in-house at the location of your choosing. We can also tailor training courses specifically for your company and employees. The Benefits of Training & Qualification Weld Australia training and certification is a strong addition to your career portfolio. It demonstrates to employers that you possess advanced welding knowledge, essential to ensuring the highest levels of workmanship. Qualification demonstrates to employers that you are dedicated to continually learning and growing in your field. These are qualities that are essential for success in team leadership roles or for more complex projects. Designed to provide an interesting and stimulating industrial perspective, all our courses are supported by a broad range of major industry groups and hundreds of Australian companies. Plus, our presenters are all International Welding Engineers or Technologists with extensive industry experience. Further Information For further information, or to enrol in a Weld Australia training course today, please contact: training@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100, or visit www.weldaustralia.com.au. Weld Australia reserves the right to cancel or change dates of any training course due to insufficient registrations or other reasons beyond its control, and reserves the right to refuse enrolments.
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Advanced Welder Training Courses Fusion Welding Courses There are two ISO 9606 Qualification test of welders — Fusion welding —Part 1: Steels courses listed on Training.gov.au, the National Register of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia. This is the authoritative source of Nationally Recognised Training and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). These courses were developed in Victoria in 2018. One is intended for inexperienced welders, the other for experienced welders. Both use augmented reality welding simulators as a key component of the training. Transition Workers To be awarded a certificate for the Course in Fusion Welding to AS/NZS ISO 9606 for Transition Workers, you must successfully complete seven units of competency (four core and three elective). Core units: • Simulate fusion welding processes using augmented reality equipment • Identify welding processes, safe welding practices and use of hand and power tools • Interpret and apply AS/NZS ISO 9606 for fusion welding processes • Perform fusion welding procedures to meet the procedures of ISO 9606-1 (Steels – carbon steels) Experienced Welders To be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the Course in Fusion Welding to AS/NZS ISO 9606 for Experienced Welders, you must successfully complete three units of competency (one core and two elective). The core unit is: Interpret and apply AS/NZS ISO 9606 for fusion welding processes. Elective Units Other elective units available include: • Perform fusion welding procedures to meet the procedures of AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 (Steels – stainless steel) • Perform fusion welding procedures to meet the requirements of • AS/NZS ISO 9606-2 (Aluminium and aluminium alloys) • Perform fusion welding procedures to meet the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9606-3, 4 or 5 (Exotic metals) • Perform routine manual metal arc welding • Perform routine gas metal arc welding • Perform manual heating and thermal cutting • Read and interpret technical drawings and make measurements for a welding procedure Further Information For further information, please contact: training@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100, or visit www.weldaustralia.com.au.
Enrol in a Fusion Welding Course Today
You can enrol in a Fusion Welding course through any of the Advanced Welder Training Centres across Australia. These are all listed below. Queensland TAFE Queensland Caboolture Campus https://tafeqld.edu.au Tallon Street, Caboolture, Queensland TAFE Queensland SkillsTech https://tafeqld.edu.au 247 Bradman Street, Acacia Ridge, Queensland South Australia TAFE SA Regency Campus https://www.tafesa.edu.au 137 Days Road, Regency Park, South Australia Tasmania Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council https://tasminerals.com.au 13 Wellington Street, Burnie, Tasmania Victoria Box Hill Institute https://www.boxhill.edu.au 465 Elgar Road, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria Bendigo TAFE http://www.bendigotafe.edu.au 23 Mundy Street, Bendigo, Victoria Federation University https://federation.edu.au Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, Victoria
The Advanced Welder Training Centre at TAFE SA’s Regency Campus.
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For Your Diary: Upcoming Events Whether you need to brush up on skills acquired years ago, or want to try your hand at something new, there’s sure to be an event for you. Keep in mind that attending Weld Australia events counts towards CPD requirements for certification applications and renewals. For details, contact events@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100. Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference Singapore, 14 to 16 May The biennial IMDEX Asia is Asia Pacific’s premier international maritime defence show and a must-attend event in the global naval and maritime security calendar. With established conferences and real-time discussions on maritime security, IMDEX Asia draw global leaders and distinguished guests. For details: www.imdexasia.com Austmine Brisbane, 21 to 23 May With this year’s theme Mining Innovation: The Next Horizon, the thought provoking conference will once again include a panel of exciting industry leaders from BHP, Anglo American, Evolution Mining, Teck Resources, Newmont Mining, Roy Hill, CMOC Northparkes Mines, Iluka Resources, Codelco, and more. For further details visit: https://austmineconference.com.au APPEA Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition Brisbane, 27 to 30 May The APPEA Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition is the largest annual upstream oil and gas event in the southern hemisphere, attracting delegates from across the country and around the world. Each year, this conference highlights and defines the issues and challenges of upstream petroleum exploration and development on a national and international level. For details visit: www.appeaconference.com.au 13th International Conference on the Mechanical Behaviour of Materials Melbourne, 10 to 14 June RMIT University is proud to facilitate the organisation of the thirteenth
edition of ICM. The theme of ICM-13 is ‘Advanced Materials, Manufacturing, Design and Optimisation’. For further details visit: https://www.icm-13.com/
Event Spotlight: 2019 National Manufacturing Summit
AFR National Infrastructure Summit Melbourne, 12 to 13 June The Summit is Australia’s premier forum for government, contractors, analysts, and academics to hear Ministerial announcements, debate the outlook for urban regeneration and understand what shifting federal priorities mean for the project pipeline. For details, visit: https://www.informa.com.au
Weld Australia is pleased to announce that we will again host the National Manufacturing Summit in 2019. It will be held at The Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne from 4 to 5 September. The 2019 National Manufacturing Summit will see a diverse group of industry stakeholders—from business, unions, universities, the financial sector, suppliers, and government—come together to discuss some of the most pressing issues effecting all of Australia’s industrial sectors.
Transport Australia Conference Sydney, 26 to 28 June The conference program will explore the theme: Shaping Australia’s Transport Future. It will consist of the following main topics: The Future of Transport; Renewable Energy; Securing our Transport Future; Pick the Right Project. For details, visit: www.transport2019.com.au
If you’d like to register your interest to attend, sponsor or participate in the Summit, please do so via the website. Weld Australia is happy to tailor a sponsorship package to suit your needs.
NATIONAL MANUFACTURING
SUMMIT 2019 SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE May 2019
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Expand Your Audience. Grow Your Business. Advertise with Weld Australia.
Weld Australia is happy to offer you and your business the opportunity to promote your products and services directly to the decision makers in the welding and fabricating industryÂ. We have a range of cost effective advertising and editorial packages available, in both Weld Connect and the Australian Welding Journal.
For further information, contact: Donna South on d.south@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 (0)2 8748 0130