Joining Forces Wales 2

Technology Demonstrators

Information on organisations partnering TWI in the Joining Forces Wales technology transfer programme is given below. Companies benefiting from the programme are finding that the expertise and facilities of these Wales-based organisations is a valuable resource -

technology demonstrators:

• Air Products PLC, Acrefair
  PC-based expert system software to aid selection of gases for welding, cutting and thermal spraying, and to provide advice on weld defects and fume generation. Also, performance trials on shielding gas mixtures for productivity/cost comparisons.
  Air Products PLC website
  
  

  Please note that Air Products software is also available in Port Talbot at TWI Wales.

• Grahams Machinery (Sales), Chester
  MMA, MIG/MAG, TIG welding, weld automation, plasma cutting, machine tools for fabrication and industrial fasteners.
  Grahams Machinery (Sales) website
  
  
• Henrob Ltd, Deeside, North Wales
  Self-pierce riveting and attachment of self-piercing threaded studs using hydraulic or electric servo systems. Demonstrations, practical advice and hands-on trials.
  Henrob website
  
  
• Plasma & Thermal Coatings Ltd, Newport
  As a Joining Forces Wales Project Partner and Technology Demonstrator, this company can give practical advice and show you processes in action:
  functional coatings selection; engineering coatings using thermal spray technology; robotic manipulation (thermal spray); high velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) spraying; metallurgical support (thermal spray).
  Plasma & Thermal Coatings website
  
  
• Rapid Heat Systems, Chester
  Pre heating, stress relieving, shrink fitting and induction heating.
  Rapid Heat Systems website
  
  
• TWI NDT Validation Centre (Wales), Port Talbot
  Broad range of established and advanced non-destructive testing technologies. Demonstrations, practical advice and hands-on trials.
  TWI Wales website
  
  
• W E Livermore & Son (Engineers) Ltd, Cardiff
  MMA, MIG/MAG, TIG welding, and plasma cutting. Demonstrations, practical advice and hands-on trials.
  
  

specialised business support services:

• Network75, University of Glamorgan
  Operates a scheme to support progressive companies in employing engineering and technology students on 5-year degree courses.
  Network75 website
  
  

It is likely that other suitable organisations will become programme Partners, thus broadening the range of facilities, services and support available to companies participating in Joining Forces Wales 2.

Note on Project Partners/Technology Demonstrators
Project Partners are drawn from organisations best able to meet the needs of companies using Joining Forces Wales 2 technical support services.

TWI believes that, in certain cases, it can be in the best interests of companies using the services if there is more than one Project Partner offering similar products and services - for example, when geographical location or availability of specialist expertise/facilities are important factors.

When considered necessary, TWI therefore reserves the right to appoint one or more Project Partners with outwardly similar business profiles.

For further information on Joining Forces Wales 2 please email Martin Bourton or Richard Smith at TWI.

Register now to profit from Joining Forces Wales 2

You'll need to complete a registration form to benefit from the services and activities of Joining Forces Wales 2. Registration also allows you to see an expanded range of information on JoinIT - TWI's online technical support service.

To be eligible, your company must be based in Wales. The online registration form is very quick and easy to complete and return.

Joining Forces Wales 2 is part-financed by the Welsh Assembly Government