Joining Forces Wales 2

In this issue:

• Case studies - see how your company can benefit from Joining Forces Wales 2 technical support
• Non-destructive testing information plus in-depth assistance through NDT ³
• Can't remember your login and need information from TWI's website? Help is at hand

Case studies - see how your company can benefit from Joining Forces Wales 2 technical support
Companies throughout Wales are receiving assistance under Joining Forces Wales 2. The small selection of short case studies on TWI's website show examples of how firms have been assisted and what technical and business benefits have resulted.

Joining Forces Wales 2 covers all welding and materials joining processes and allied technologies, all engineering materials and all areas of engineering and manufacturing: overview in Welsh or English.

You don't have to pay for technical assistance - it's funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.

To organise help, or for more information, please contact Martin Bourton 01223 899 479 martin.bourton@twi.co.uk

Non-destructive testing information plus in-depth assistance through NDT ³
The NDT Validation Centre at TWI's Port Talbot operation is involved with an unparalleled range of NDT techniques. You can find out how the underlying technologies work and where the techniques can be used by visiting the Centre's website at http://www.ndt-validation.com/ and following the 'TECHNOLOGIES' link at the top of the homepage. Over 20 informative technology summaries are available.

The Validation Centre has excellent NDT facilities and experienced specialists. Here are some of the ways in which the Centre can assist you:

• Carry out NDT for you, using standard, new or advanced techniques
• Look at the way you currently do NDT to see if technical or cost improvements can be made
• Recommend or develop an NDT procedure when you're faced with a new or challenging NDT job
• Help your NDT staff develop their knowledge and skills
• Validate your inspection techniques, which could include personnel, equipment or procedures

You will not have to pay for any of this - it's available under the NDT ³ technical assistance programme, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.

If you would like assistance with NDT, or want more information, please contact Martin Bourton 01223 899 479 martin.bourton@twi.co.uk

Can't remember your login and need information from TWI's website? Help is at hand .  .   .
In addition to direct technical assistance, Joining Forces Wales 2 gives you access to JoinIT, TWI's internet-based technical information service. You'll need your Username and Password to access this. If you can't remember these, e-mail Jenny Bloomfield at TWI jenny.bloomfield@twi.co.uk making sure that you provide your full name and normal e-mail address. If you've never had a Username and Password, please complete the online registration so that TWI can e-mail them to you. To JoinIT.

And, of course, you're always welcome to read the latest issue of 'Connect', TWI's technical news magazine.

Yours sincerely

The Joining Forces Wales team at TWI Ltd

Since 2004, TWI Technology Transfer Services has boosted business performance in the UK regions by creating/safeguarding over 2000 jobs and around 85 million pounds sterling turnover.