All systems go for the 18th World Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (WCNDT) in Durban during April this year.
Now that 2012 has
arrived, SAINT would like to give the final figures to the engineering industry thereby whetting their appetite and encouraging them
to attend.
The facts for the event are as follows:
i) 120 companies involved in the NDT field, either as equipment or service providers have
purchased exhibition space. The exhibition covers a surface area of around 9500 m2, which is approximately the size of a rugby field.
In this exhibition the NDT industry is showcasing the state-of-the-art NDT technology to the world. What an opportunity to have such
an exhibition in our country; what a privilege to be able to communicate with the major players in the field of NDT on our doorsteps.
Please make use of this opportunity by attending the conference.
ii) 5 plenary speakers and 25 overview speakers have accepted the invitation to present the
state-of-the-technology to the international NDT community. These lectures will have as a purpose the outlining of the NDT industry
in the various technologies. Everyone will learn from these papers.
iii) 520 papers will be read in 8 parallel sessions, or will be presented in the form of posters,
which will give the opportunity for one-on-one discussions. Here the industry communicates regarding developments which are on the
go. Please make use of this unique opportunity to become aware of the latest developments.
iv) A number of discussion sessions and podium discussions have been scheduled on topics of
interest to various sectors in the industry.
v) The programme has been submitted to the South African Institute for Mechanical Engineers
(SAIMECHe) for the awarding of CPD points for attendees, who need to gain the points for 2012. Please make this the event to gain
at least 3 of the CPD points for 2012.
As one can seen this will be a world class event. Please make use of the opportunity to become
conversant in NDT and to be part of this prestigious event. Such an opportunity will not come to South Africa again in our lifetime.
All information is available on www.wcndt2012.org.za.
Dr. Manfred Johannes
President SAINT