News and Events

AWS Fall Seminar 2010 (Sep. 24)

On Sep 24, the AWS Alberta Section will host a 1-day seminar on “Advanced Ultrasonic Examination Methods for Weld Inspection”



Evolution of the AWS Alberta Section Speaker Awards

Since its inception in 1997, the AWS Alberta Section has hosted many guest speakers, each of whom has received a speaker award..



RECAP - Grand Opening of the UofA Canadian Centre for Welding & Joining

On May 5, 2010, Dr. Patricio Mendez gave a presentation and tours for the new UofA Canadian Centre for Welding and Joining…



AWS Dinner Meeting & Tour - Grand Opening of the UofA Canadian Centre for Welding & Joining

Dr. Patricio F. Mendez (University of Alberta) will present the latest research from the CCWJ and give a tour…



RECAP - AWS Dinner Meeting with Ken Johnston (the Canadian Welder)

On April 21, 2010, Ken Johston spoke at the first annual “Welder’s Night” and toured his mobile welding test unit…



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