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Smallbone, Chris
- A Vision of IIE's Role in the Various World Regions and Developing Countries
Authors
1 Welding Technology Institute of Australia, AU
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Indian Welding Journal, Vol 32, No 3 (1999), Pagination: 7-12Abstract
The paper gives an overview of the work of the International Institute of Welding (IIW). The IIW recently completed its 3 year business plan (1998-2000) which includes ten key strategies. One of these is related to regional activities and the uplifting of welding in developing countries. A model used in Australia illustrates what can be achieved by true cooperative work. It is recommended that India investigates such models that may be of benefit to its industry and people.Keywords
IIW, Business Plan, Regional Activities, Developing Countries.
- Welding Research and Development in Australia
Authors
1 WTIA, IN
2 R&D ManageR, Joining and Thermal Processing, CSIRO, IN
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Indian Welding Journal, Vol 32, No 3 (1999), Pagination: 13-21Abstract
The role of the WTIA as the premier welding organisation in Australia is outlined. In 1992, Australia introduced a unique concept for cooperation in research and development. Over 60 Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) were established covering a wide range of technologies and industries. The objective was to link key research centres, working in a collaborative manner on research projects to meet the needs of industry. The CRC for materials welding and joining was formed in 1992 and a new application for a further 7 years of funding for an expanded CRC for Welded Structures is presently being made to Federal Government. This paper highlights key research strategies and projects undertaken by the group as well as a unique network of technology support centres providing technology transfer to industry, particulary small and medium enterprises. Examples of research outputs will illustrate the success of this collaborative strategy in which Federal Government provides a $2.2m grant p.a., which needs to be matched by industry contributions as well as in-kind contributions from the core partners. Industry sectors deeply involved in research projects include pipelines, power generation, petro-chemical, steel production and automotive. The CSIRO also undertakes a significant amount of research work in its own right.Keywords
WTIA, CRC for Materials Welding & Joining, CSIRO.- Welding in the World and The Future
Authors
1 Welding Technology Institute of Australia, Sydney, AU
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Indian Welding Journal, Vol 44, No 3 (2011), Pagination: 26-37Abstract
Since its establishment 60 years ago, the International Institute of Welding (IIW) has had numerous successes that have helped the world.
With world population predicted to top 7 billion in 2011 and 9 billion by 2045, the pressures on manufacturing, infrastructure, power generation etc. not to mention basic needs such as food, water, shelter and education, will become enormous common challenges.
In 2006, the IIW introduced a major project entitled “To Improve the Global Quality of Life Through Optimum Use of Welding Technology”. Many of the initiatives implemented will be of benefit to many countries and regions, particularly with such significant global growth taking place throughout the world.
It is estimated that during this next decade, many trillions of US dollars will be spent on infrastructure projects in the energy and processing industry, in this truly global world. Besides the normal fabrication, construction and maintenance work within countries, the additional infrastructure projects will create challenges for welding technology.
Such challenges include the fabrication, construction, maintenance, inspection and testing of trillions of components whilst ensuring that they are made efficiently and cost effectively, in an environmentally friendly manner and have high integrity and reliability in service.
In most industrialised countries, much equipment is aging and plant life is pushed well beyond original design considerations. Much plant is now required to operate at extremely high levels of availability with very limited time available for inspection and maintenance.
This is a recipe for disaster. It is predicted that in five years' time the world will see an increasing number of failures such as these, possibly resulting in death, injury, environmental damage and lost production. The subsequent economic impact will be enormous.
This paper gives an overview of the work of IIW internationally, in various regions of the world and industry sectors utilizing welding, the challenges being faced, opportunities available, and probable requirements for the successful introduction and optimum use of welding technology.
Successful models used in other countries, particularly for technology diffusion to industry, education and training, improving the image of welding and the use of appropriate technologies will be highlighted. Examples of how the elements of such models could be used will be given.
The involvement of industry and governments across the world in conjunction with the work of IIW and its 54 member countries is critical to the success of such initiatives.
- Message
Authors
1 International Institute of Welding
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Indian Welding Journal, Vol 41, No 1 (2008), Pagination:Abstract
Dear Ajit,
I would like to congratulate you and your colleagues for your excellent work in holding such a very successful IIW International Congress and Exhibition in Chennai.
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- The Wonderful World of Welded Art
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1 IIW Past President, IIW Fellow, IN
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Indian Welding Journal, Vol 55, No 4 (2022), Pagination:Abstract
.The promotion of the importance and value of welding to a country, and as a career for young people, is essential to continually realise the benefits of welding and requires some key marketing tools. Recognition, both to individuals and companies, through awards, competitions and exhibitions helps to both create the correct culture and raise the profile of welding-related technologies. This paper attempts to show how the use of welded art in many countries, and now globally through the promotion and encouragement of the International Institute of Welding (IIW), is doing this with the support of numerous categories of people. Whether using existing or emerging technologies, career artists, hobby artists, educators, young artists, students developing careers in welding, researchers and welded art networks, are all achieving some wonderful outcomes. Many of the outcomes of organisations, people, exhibitions, competitions and collections referred to in the paper, can be viewed through the links given.Keywords
: Welded Art, Image of Welding.References
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