Joining Forces Wales 2

in-depth technical assistance funded by the Welsh Assembly Government

e-bulletin: September 2008

Welcome to the Joining Forces Wales 2 e-bulletin. If you missed any of the previous issues they're on TWI's website.
In this issue:
- Welsh Assembly Government funds 24/7 access to technical information
- Technical workshop: thermal spray and cold spray coating processes
- Up to 7 days of in-depth technical assistance at no-cost.

Welsh Assembly Government funds 24/7 access to technical information
Thanks to Welsh Assembly Government funding, Wales-based engineering manufacturing companies have no-cost access to a massive store of up-to-date, expert technical information on TWI's website - please use your login to get the most out of this information.

Here are just four examples of the kind of best practice/technology information available:
Health & safety in the fabrication shop
Adhesive bonding
Surface coatings and treatments
Weldability of aluminium alloys.

In the next e-bulletin we'll be looking at information on:
- porosity in arc welds
- composite materials
- self-piercing riveting
- qualification and certification.

If a colleague requires a login please ask them to complete online registration to receive theirs. If they've had a login but can't remember it, they can receive a reminder by e-mailing Jenny Bloomfield at TWI giving their full name and usual e-mail address.

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

You will not have to pay for information on TWI's website: your access to this is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.

Advance information - a date for your diary:
Technical workshop: thermal spray and cold spray coating processes
18 November 2008, Cardiff

- Corrosion, wear and high temperature resistant coatings
- Process technology and equipment developments
- Technical advantages and commercial opportunities
- Applications, industry trends and case studies

More details soon, but in the meantime please contact Sarah Welch for information: sarah.welch@twi.co.uk 01223 899 287

Up to 7 days of in-depth technical assistance at no cost
Under Joining Forces Wales 2, up to seven days technical assistance, practical know-how or training for engineering manufacturing companies is paid for by the Welsh Assembly Government.

In-depth assistance is provided by TWI Ltd, which has similar programmes operating successfully in Scotland and in the North West, North East and South Yorkshire regions of England. Expert assistance is tailored to the needs of each company but here are some examples of what you could use it for:

• troubleshooting production and quality problems
• developing more efficient manufacturing techniques to increase productivity and reduce costs
• enhancing workforce skills
• exploring more effective technologies, designs and materials
• accelerating innovation to bring a new product to market.

How to request your no-cost technical assistance
Use this button to e-mail Sarah Welch at TWI to request technical assistance. In your e-mail message, please outline what you require. You will not have to pay for technical assistance under Joining Forces Wales: up to seven days is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. Sarah is also contactable on 01223 899 287.

Yours sincerely
The Joining Forces Wales team at TWI Ltd

Since 2004, TWI technical assistance programmes have boosted business performance in the UK by creating/safeguarding over 3,350 jobs and more than £210m turnover.

Joining Forces Wales 2 provides expert help to engineering manufacturing companies in Wales. Delivered under the 'de minimis' scheme, it's run by materials joining specialist TWI Ltd, which has a regional technology centre in Port Talbot, tel 01639 873 100.