http://www.thefabricator.com/WeldingInspection/WeldingInspection_TechCell.cfm The Welding Inspection tech cell is packed with specific links to help you find product information, suppliers, technical articles, case studies, seminars and conferences, as well as books, software, and videos on metal fabricating-related topics. en-us http://www.thefabricator.com/RSS/images/thefabricator_rss.gif http://www.thefabricator.com Copyright 2008 FMA Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. official publication date Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:37:15 AM CST Vicki Bell Laurie Harshbarger http://www.thefabricator.com/WeldingInspection/WeldingInspection_News.cfm?NewsID=1999 The 2007 FABTECH® International & AWS Welding Show at McCormick Place in Chicago hosted more exhibiting companies and covered more exhibit space than any previous FABTECH. Filling 461,627 sq. ft. of booth space, the show attracted nearly 31,000 visitors from more than 75 countries, a 27 percent increase over the 2005 show, also held in Chicago. The annual event showcases metal forming, fabricating, stamping, tube and pipe, and welding equipment and technology. The show is cospons... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/WeldingInspection/WeldingInspection_News.cfm?NewsID=1992 The American Welding Society (AWS), Miami, has entered into an agreement with Trade Show Consulting (TSC) to purchase Weldmex, the largest welding tradeshow in Latin America. Under the terms of the agreement, the AWS maintains primary ownership of Weldmex and assumes the rights to organize, promote, produce, and manage Weldmex under the name AWS Weldmex. In addition, TSC provides support services in the annual show’s production, marketing, and management. The event attracts more tha... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/WeldingInspection/WeldingInspection_News.cfm?NewsID=1725 Grainger, a national supplier of facilities maintenance supplies to businesses, has donated $5,000 to the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (HIWT), Troy, Ohio. The contribution will be used to help the program purchase equipment for its classrooms and learning labs. "Grainger has a long tradition of supporting our local community, and we're excited to partner with the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology as they prepare the skilled workforce of tomorrow," said Octavia Matt... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/WeldingInspection/WeldingInspection_News.cfm?NewsID=1433 The American Welding Society (AWS), Miami, reached a milestone of nearly 22,400 active certified welding inspectors (CWI). This achievement reflects the growth of the program, which has certified more than 52,000 welding inspectors since its launch in 1976. The CWI program is recognized worldwide for its stringent certification standards and has been a contributor to improved weld quality and reduced inspection costs. Several countries have adopted the program, generating its considerable gro... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/WeldingInspection/WeldingInspection_News.cfm?NewsID=1415 The American Welding Society (AWS) has announced that it will host its second national job fair to allow employers to meet one-on-one and possibly recruit from a pool of more than 9,000 welding professionals, a group that has been in short supply. The Job Fair will take place in room C-206 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, at the 2006 FABTECH® International and AWS Welding Show, which will run from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 at the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta. Wh... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/WeldingInspection/WeldingInspection_News.cfm?NewsID=1383 The American Welding Society, Miami, is seeking nominations for its fourth annual Image of Welding awards. The awards are issued in seven categories and winners will be announced at the Image of Welding Awards Ceremony at FABTECH® International & AWS Welding Show Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have shown exemplary dedication to promoting the image of welding in their communities. Nominations will be judged by the Welding Equipment Manufactu... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/WeldingInspection/WeldingInspection_News.cfm?NewsID=1001 Nexus Media Communications and the American Welding Society (AWS) will collaborate to establish an AWS pavilion at Weldex 2006. The pavilion will feature AWS members, the society itself, and products and services from the U.S. welding and fabrication industries. Jeff Weber, associate executive director of AWS, said the society recognizes that the U.K. is a prime market for welding and cutting products and Weldex draws a strong audience of decision makers. Weldex will be held May 16-18, 200... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/WeldingInspection/WeldingInspection_News.cfm?NewsID=671 The American Welding Society, Miami, has made available CWI QuikCheck, a program for employers to verify Certified Welding Inspectors, on its Web site. The site, www.aws.org/certification directs users to a database that confirms certification. Read more