CINDE News

President of ASME to provide Keynote at NDT in Canada 2013

Posted: Tue, May 14th 2013 at 11:34 AM The Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE) and our conference partners Cansmart and Fraunhofer IZFP are proud to announce that Madiha Kotb, President of ASME, will provide a keynote to the attendees of the NDT in Canada 2013 Conference.  An active member of ASME for more than 17 years, Kotb has held numerous leadership positions within the organization, serving on the ASME Board of Governors from 2008-2011 and as vice president of Conformity Assessment from 2003-2006. She has served as chair of the ASME Presidential Task Force on Uniform (Financial) Reporting, and has served as a member of the ASME Committee on Governance and Strategy, the Council on Codes and Standards, and the Committee on Ethical Standards and Review. Kotb is a graduate of Concordia University in Montreal where she received her bachelor and master's degrees in mechanical engineering. A recognized leader among her peers, she is a recipient of the ASME Dedicated Service Award and the Canadian Standards Association Award of Merit for her contribution to the development of Canadian nuclear standards. For more information on Madiha Kotb, please visit the Keynote Speakers page on CINDE Events. The NDT in Canada 2013 Conference will focus on NDT for the Energy Industry and will draw Smart Materials researchers, structural health monitoring professionals, and nondestructive testing professionals from across Canada and around the world.  Interested individuals can register online at http://events.cinde.ca  If you are interested in authoring a paper, providing a presentation, exhibiting, sponsoring, or attending the event, please visit http://events.cinde.ca/ for more details. For more information, please contact: Don Courchesne Member Services Coordinator—CINDE Email: events@cinde.ca Toll free: 1-800-964-9488 ext. 238 Fax:  905-574-6080

Dinara Millington of Canadian Energy Research Institute Announced as Keynote Speaker for NDT in Canada 2013 Conference

Posted: Mon, May 6th 2013 at 10:43 AM The Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE) and conference partners CANSMART and Fraunhofer IZFP are pleased to announce their second keynote speaker for the NDT in Canada 2013 Conference- Dinara Millington.  Dinara is the Senior Research Director at Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI).  CERI is an independent, not-for-profit research establishment created through a partnership of industry, academia, and government in 1975.  Their mission is to provide relevant, independent, objective economic research in energy and related environmental issues. Dinara Millington joined CERI in February 2004. As Senior Research Director, she is primarily responsible for leading the oil sands research projects.  In addition, she assists in the production of market research, economic analysis and economic modeling. Ms. Millington has participated in various projects involving oil sands, crude oil, natural gas, LNG, and renewable energy. Dinara is also a main contributor to the Institute's Commodity Report – Crude Oil and co-authored CERI’s Alberta Electricity Monthly publication. Since joining CERI, Dinara has guest lectured at the University of Calgary and has contributed in data management and price forecasting committees. For more information on Dinara, please visit the Keynote Speakers page on CINDE Events. The NDT in Canada 2013 Conference will focus on NDT for the Energy Industry and will draw Smart Materials researchers, structural health monitoring professionals, and nondestructive testing professionals from across Canada and around the world.  Interested individuals can register online at http://events.cinde.ca. If you are interested in authoring a paper, providing a presentation, exhibiting, sponsoring, or attending the event, please visit http://events.cinde.ca for more details. Questions? Please contact Don Courchesne by telephone (1-800-964-9488 ext. 238) or through email

Dr. Ken Lau Announced as Keynote Speaker for NDT in Canada 2013 Conference

Posted: Mon, Apr 22nd 2013 at 3:24 PM The Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE) and conference partners CANSMART & Fraunhofer IZFP are proud to announce their first keynote speaker- Dr. Ken Lau. Dr Lau is Administrator of Pressure Equipment Safety of Alberta and Chief Inspector of ABSA, the pressure equipment safety authority in Alberta.  Dr. Lau is the first keynote speaker to be announced for the NDT in Canada 2013 Conference, held in Calgary, Alberta from October 7-10, 2013.  With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Lau is a very well-respected and knowledgeable speaker who will provide insight into the burgeoning energy industry in Alberta as well as discuss the roles all partners play in ensuring that public safety is maintained at a high level. The NDT in Canada Conference will focus on NDT for the Energy Industry and will draw Smart Materials researchers and nondestructive testing professionals from across Canada and the world.  Interested individuals can register online or email completed registration forms found on http://events.cinde.ca to Don Courchesne (events@cinde.ca). If you are interested in authoring a paper, providing a presentation, exhibiting, sponsoring, or attending the event, please visit http://events.cinde.ca for more details. The Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE) was formed in 2001 from the merger of The Canadian Society for Nondestructive Testing (CSNDT) and the NDE Institute of Canada.  It is Canada’s non-profit, member-based, technical society dedicated to the people and companies engaged in the business of nondestructive evaluation (NDE), nondestructive testing (NDT), and inspection.  CINDE offers world-class NDT training, is a government approved full-service certification examination centre, and many member services including an internationally recognized conference and chapter events.  For more information, please visit www.cinde.ca and http://events.cinde.ca/. ### For more information, please contact: Don Courchesne Member Services Coordinator—CINDE Email: events@cinde.ca Telephone:  905-387-1655 ext. 238 Toll free: 1-800-964-9488 ext. 238 Fax:  905-574-6080

Canadian NDT Professionals to Convene at NDT in Canada 2013 Conference: October 7-10 in Calgary, Alberta

Posted: Thu, Apr 11th 2013 at 2:13 PM You’ll be able to feel the energy from the second you step into the room—partially because the theme of the NDT in Canada 2013 Conference is NDT for the Energy Industry.  The conference is presented by the Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE), CANSMART, and Fraunhofer (IZFP).  The oil & gas, petrochemical, wind turbine, hydroelectric, nuclear, and solar energy sectors are just some of the areas that the NDT in Canada 2013 Conference will discuss from October 7-10, 2013 in Calgary Alberta.  NDT professionals from coast to coast as well as international guests will meet at the Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre to discuss a wide variety of topics. From pipelines and pressure vessels to nuclear reactors, the conference program will prove to be diverse—perfect for any NDT professional aiming to increase their knowledge, network, and profile in the Canadian NDT industry.  Abstracts for papers and presentations are still being accepted.  To submit an abstract, please visit the Authors/Presenters Area of the CINDE Events website. The NDT in Canada 2013 Conference is the perfect opportunity to market yourself, your company, your organization, and your industry—register now before the May 15 early bird deadline and save on your conference registration!  Hundreds of NDT professionals will be at the conference—will you? To register, please visit: http://events.cinde.ca

CINDE-Sponsored Hockey Team Heading to Ottawa for OWHA Provincial Championships

Posted: Wed, Apr 3rd 2013 at 1:48 PM She shoots, she scores!  CINDE will be cheering for the Stoney Creek Sabres Atom B Women’s Hockey Team when they compete at the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association Provincial Championships in Ottawa in April.  The CINDE-sponsored team had an excellent season and are hoping to continue the winning streak during the championships.  CINDE has sponsored a hockey team for over 5 years and is delighted to have helped this team come as far as they have this year.

CINDE Announces Call for Chapter Executive Committee Nominations for Ontario and Alberta

Posted: Tue, Apr 2nd 2013 at 3:27 PM The Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE) is seeking nominations of enthusiastic CINDE members for the executive committees of its’ Ontario and Alberta Chapters. In general the positions to be filled are Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, and Program Chair. Roy Christensen, National Member Services Chair and Larry Cote, President/CEO of CINDE, are looking forward to working with the executive committees, stating “We aim to increase CINDE activity within Alberta and Ontario through an excellent team of volunteers focused on their concerns and interests affecting NDT in each province. The people who get involved will develop their career path while gaining valuable experience and knowledge from some of the most influential people and companies in the NDT industry.” To nominate yourself or another individual for an executive committee please visit: Alberta Chapter: http://www.cinde.ca/alberta/events.phtml Ontario Chapter: http://www.cinde.ca/ontario/events.phtml About CINDE The Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE) was formed in 2001 from the merger of The Canadian Society for Nondestructive Testing (CSNDT) and the NDE Institute of Canada.  It is Canada’s non-profit, member-based, technical society dedicated to the people and companies engaged in the business of non-destructive evaluation (NDE), non-destructive testing (NDT), and inspection.  CINDE offers world-class NDT training, a government approved full-service certification examination centre, and many member services including an internationally recognized conference and chapter events.  For more information, please visit www.cinde.ca and http://events.cinde.ca/. For further inquiries, please contact: Don Courchesne Member Services Coordinator Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE) Telephone:  905-387-1655 ext. 238 1-800-964-9488 ext. 238 memberservices@cinde.ca Fax:  905-574-6080

Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE) Notice of Annual General Meeting

Posted: Mon, Mar 4th 2013 at 4:24 PM The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2013 will be held June 17, 2013 at 1:00 pm in Hamilton, Ontario (exact location to be given once RSVP is received). All CINDE members are encouraged to attend and participate in the AGM. To help assure that adequate space is available, please RSVP your intention to attend to the National Office: Email info@cinde.ca Phone: 905-387-1655 ext 221.  During the AGM, Directors will be elected as needed and announcements made about the award recipients who made outstanding contributions through technical achievement and the advancement of NDT in Canada or through publication in the CINDE Journal. The Nominations Committee develops the slate of Officers and Directors for each elective office or position on the Board becoming vacant at the close of the next Annual General Membership Meeting. To be an eligible Board candidate, the Secretary shall confirm that the nominee: Is a member of CINDE in good standing. Has indicated an understanding of the duties required and his/her availability and willingness to serve and fulfill the duties if elected. Has served on the Board as a member of the Executive Committee prior to being nominated for the position of Vice President. Members can submit the name(s) of individuals for consideration as a Board member to the Nomination Committee by emailing the candidates full contact information to info@cinde.ca

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