Last Issue of CWA Newsletter!
Enjoy this last issue of our newsletter because we're making some changes. We will still be providing industry information to you but in a different format. Instead of the regular newsletter that is released every few months we are now launching 3 new publications.

• CWA Shop Floor News – Welding tips, tricks and information
(Bi-monthly release)

• CWA Engage – Industry news and events. New products, equipment reviews etc. (Bi-monthly release)

• CWA Channel – What's happening at the CWA National and Chapter levels. Shows, events, programs, etc. (Bi-monthly release)

We are very excited to offer new forms of industry news and we hope you will enjoy these new publications. Stay tuned for more details…

Check out the NEW CWA Website!
We've revamped the website to cater to your needs. We took the information you need and use and have given it a new, fresh look. Here are some other features of the new website:

• Up-to-date information on the welding industry
• Greater focus on membership
• Improved website navigation
• Better promotion of events
• Standardized Chapter pages

Visit www.cwa-acs.org to check it out today and see the changes for yourself.

Introducing AWTC TechTalk – Putting knowledge into action.
Knowledge is power. We will be presenting a series of ongoing live technology presentations of interest to Canadian welders and welding companies. This initiative is the first of several new programs geared towards helping CWA members acquire the knowledge they need to stay current and remain competitive in the marketplace. Through TechTalk, participants will be introduced to advances in welding technology with formal presentations followed by an opportunity to talk to manufacturers and see the processes and equipment in person. Where possible, the technology being discussed will be shown in action, with the opportunity for a hands-on trial where appropriate.

These are individual half-day sessions at our Milton Training Facility/ Advanced Welding Technology Centre (AWTC). Price per TechTalk session is $160 for CWA members ($200 for non-members). Due to the format of these sessions, seating is very limited, so please book early.

TechTalk Cycle one upcoming events:
September 27 – Session 6 - Flexible Welding Automation

Note: These events are repeated in Cycle Two, which start in October and runs until December.

For more information visit http://www.cwa-acs.org/techtalk.html or call 1-800-844-6790 now to register for any of the upcoming sessions.

IIW International Congress AWST 2011 Will Be Held In Antalya In October
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 15th August 2011

After the successful completion of the 63rd Annual Assembly of the International Institute of Welding (IIW) in Istanbul in July 2010, Gedik Education Foundation (GEV) and Turkish Welding Technology Academy (TKTA) now invite welding scientists and engineers to take part in AWST 2011 in Antalya Gloria Golf Resort Hotel on October 24-25.

Papers are invited to cover following topics:
• Advanced Steel and Al-Alloys and their Weldability
• Development of Welding Consumables, Welding Processes, FSW, Laser Beam and Hybrid Welding
• Automation and Robotic Applications in Welded Fabrication
• Design and Numerical Simulation approaches and their Industrial Applications
• Testing and Characterization of Welds
• Welding of Shipbuilding and Pipelines
• Welding of High Temperature Service Applications, Pressure Vessels
• Analysis of Fatigue-Fracture-Corrosion-Creep mechanisms of Welds
• Fitness-for-Service (FFS) procedures, Applications & Standardizations
• Welding Education and Training

For further information please visit www.awst2011.com

CWA 2011 Conference
This year's Conference will provide a great opportunity to network with your colleagues in the Alberta oil patch industry. It will focus on pipe welding, weld overlay, construction and NDE. We will have over 40 guest speakers who will cover a range of topics for all welding professionals.

The Conference Keynote Speaker will be Mike MacSween, Senior Vice President, In-Situ of
Suncor Energy. His presentation will focus on the oil sands industry and the application of new technology in advancing the industry.

Also plan to bring your spouse and enjoy an amazing weekend in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Activities include a Spousal Program and a golf tournament at the Fairmont Spring Golf Course.

Registration Costs: Members $525.00, Non-members $575.00, Spouses $325.00, One day only $350.00, Students $300.00

Registration includes an evening reception on September 18th, Gala Awards Dinner on the 19th and covers all meals during the Conference. Please call Banff Centre at 1-800-884-7574 to book accommodations and ask for the CWA discounted rate.

Registration Information: Phone: 1.800.844.6790 |Email: info@cwa-acs.org | Website: www.cwa-acs.org. Also ask about available Conference sponsorship opportunities.