Background

About the IIW

The International Institute of Welding (IIW) was founded in 1948 by the welding institutes/societies of 13 countries who considered it crucial to make more rapid scientific and technical progress possible on a global level. Their vision was for the IIW to be the international vehicle by which innovation and best joining practices could be promoted, while providing an international platform for the exchange and dissemination of evolving welding technologies and applications.

From its beginnings, the IIW is today a universal reference, recognized as the largest worldwide network for welding and allied joining technologies, with a current membership of 56 countries from the five continents.

The IIW's Mission is to operate as the global body for the science and application of joining technology, providing a forum for networking and knowledge exchange among scientists, researchers and industry. Through the work of its 26 Technical Commissions and Working Units, the organization's technical focus encompasses the joining, cutting and surface treatment of metallic and non-metallic materials by such processes as welding, brazing, soldering, thermal cutting, thermal spraying, adhesive bonding and micro-joining. IIW work also embraces allied fields including quality assurance, non-destructive testing, standardization, inspection, health and safety, education, training, qualification, design and fabrication.

About the CCIIW

The Canadian Council of the International Institute of Welding (CCIIW) has been an active participant since shortly after the formation of the IIW. Membership of the Council currently consists of six sponsors listed below:

In addition to representation from these organizations on the Council, there are a number of individuals who are well-known in the Canadian welding and joining fraternity. These individuals are elected by the organizations as non-voting members for specific terms in order to widen the involvement of the Council with Canadian industry, and to provide guidance and advice to the Council and its IIW activities.

Sponsors

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction

Advocate, teacher, promoter.  The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is Canada's voice for the steel construction industry.  The CISC promotes dialogue, collaboration and commerce between industry staekholders - advancing the benefits of steel to the consulting community, builders and buyers, academia and government. The CISC represents a diverse community of steel manufacturers, fabricators and constructors, engineers and architects, owners and developers, and educators and students, offering a wide span of products and services to enhance capabilities and grow businesses.

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CWB Group

CWB Group

The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certifies people, products and companies in the welding and joining industry.  Beyond certification, the CWB provides extensive world class welding education and technical refrence material through its CWB Institute.  Within the IIW system, the CWB is the Authorized National Body (ANB) and the Authorized National Body for Company Certification (ANBCC) providing IIW diploma and ISO 3834 certification services respectively.  CWB believes in the future of welding and engages, supports and speaks on behalf of the Canadian welding and joining industry and its welding personnel through the Canadian Welding Association (CWA).

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Natural Resources Canada

Natural Resources Canada

CanmetMATERIALS (CMAT), a branch of the Minerals and Metals Sector (MMS) of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), focuses on cutting-edge scientific research related to the value-added use of minerals and metals. This includes new materials and pilot-scale processing technologies such as casting, forming, and joining.  The laboratory maintains in-depth competencies for materials performance assessment and microstructural characterization, and manages Canada's Certifying Agency for Nondestructive Testing Personnel.

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Northern College

Northern College

As North America's only Authorized Training Body for the IIW, Northern College offers classroom training requirements for the International Welding Technologist (IWT) designation. Graduates become welding professionals who not only understand the material being joined, but also the effect of welding variables of many welding processes on the final product.  To achieve this, lab time is intertwined with a curriculum emphasizing metallurgical science and engineering theory.

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Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Josh Brewster serves as the Associate Dean of Aviation and Technology at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), overseeing programs within the Schools of Manufacturing and Automation and Transportation. With a rich background in the field of welding and inspection, he is a Certified Welding Engineering Technologist, licensed Welder, and inspector. Before ascending to his current role, Josh made significant contributions as faculty and Chair of the Welding Engineering Technology and Non-Destructive Testing programs at SAIT, highlighting his deep expertise and commitment to the advancement of technology and hands-on education.

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Structural Integrity Technologies Inc (SINTEC)

Structural Integrity Technologies Inc (SINTEC)

The Structural Integrity Technologies Inc (SINTEC) is a world leader in application of ultrasonic technologies for fatigue life improvement and residual stress measurement. SINTEC provides service and sells equipment for ultrasonic impact treatment (UIT/UP) of parts and welded elements and instrumentation for non-destructive ultrasonic measurement (UM) of residual and applied stresses in lab and field conditions.

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