Alberta Metal Fab Innovation [AMFI] Program
Click here to see the AMFI Program Launch video.
The Alberta Metal Fab Innovation [AMFI] Program is a unique company development opportunity designed specifically for the Alberta metal manufacturing and fabrication sector. The Program provides innovation and improvement opportunities for sector companies and stakeholders. Participants gain access to both production and business enhancement expertise, developed and provided by some of Alberta’s top research, technology development and process improvement institutions.
THE PROGRAM:
THE OPPORTUNITIES:
Supply Chain Development Modules:
Capacity Building to Access Markets Divided into three modules and on-site coaching, each element of the program is designed to help you understand the nuances of the oil and gas supply chain and how you can tailor your business plan to create a competitive advantage.
Module 1 - Marketing for Alberta’s Oil and Gas Industry: This module explores where the Alberta fits within the global industry, and offers a run-down of different extraction processes, mining and in-situ, and other technologies. You’ll also learn how to use pricing and payment solutions to your best advantage, and how to build sustainable business relationships.
Module 2 - Who’s Who in the Oil and Gas Industry: Now that you know how the game is played, get to know the players and how to access them, from oil companies to contractors and suppliers.
Module 3 - Business Practices: This module will help you understand how to use Quality and HSE as market access tools. You will also learn how to use negotiation and leadership as tools to communicate with industry players and clients.
Onsite Coaching: After you’ve absorbed the knowledge, a program facilitator will come to you. A two-hour site visit will help you apply what you’ve learned to your business. After a month, a supply chain expert will check on your progress and help determine if you need further support.
Supply Chain Collaboration Program
Please visit http://www.productivityalberta.ca/supplychain for more information.
Who should attend? Sales and marketing, procurement, and business development professionals.
Welding & Fabrication Technology Modules:
These four full days will allow you to learn in an interactive, hands-on environment that includes equipment demonstrations. You will be introduced to various aspects of welding metallurgy in addition to new and innovative welding, automation and fabrication technologies.
AITF Welding and Automation Technology
This will cover content related to the following topics:
- Overview of Modern Welding Technology and Productivity Advancements
- Modern Gas Tungsten (GTAW) and Plasma Transferred Arc Welding (PTAW)
- Modern Gas Metal (GMAW), Flux Cored (FCAW) and Metal Cored Arc Welding (MCAW) Technologies
- Modern Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) Processes
- Welding Mechanization, Automation and Robotics
- Controlling Thermal Conditions during Welding
- Health and Safety during Metal Fabrication
- Virtual Welder Training Systems Demonstrations
CCWJ Welding Metallurgy and Quality
This will cover content related to the following topics:
- Carbon Steel Metallurgy
- Mechanical Properties of the Weld Zone
- Stainless Steel Metallurgy
- High Temperature Alloys
- Weld Overlay Metallurgy
- The Heat Affected Zone
- Heat Treatments
- Weld Defect Formation and Monitoring
- Optical and Electron Microscopy Techniques
Who should attend?: Welders, fitters, foremen, quality control personnel, technologists, engineers.
DATES AND LOCATIONS
The first set of the technical sessions will be conducted in the following locations:
Brooks, AB: April 17 & 18, 2012
Calgary, AB: April 18 & 19, 2012
The follow-up set of technical sessions, which include hands-on equipment demonstrations at the AITF and CCWJ laboratories, will be conducted in the following locations:
Edmonton & Devon, AB: May 29 & 30, 2012
[AMFI] will be scheduling supply chain sessions in these regions based on participant demand.
The online registration will be open soon. If you’re interested in the program please email: Connie Williams or call 780-987-8643.
Testimonials and Other Resources
Click here to see the AMFI Program Launch video.
Appreciated the science behind various welding processes and equipment. Well explained, questions answered. We will be developing new capabilities based on this instruction. Excellent value all around.
Barry Kossowan, R&D Engineer
I always find AITF seminars to be motivational and help maintain open thought provocation. Areas covered are a benefit to me in providing a better understanding of activities conducted by other trades and personnel surrounding my profession.
Andreas Schmidt, QA Manager, Universe Machine Corp.
Presentations were very clear and right on topic. Excellent Presenters. Cutting edge technology to see.
Daniel Bacon, Project Coordinator, Metal Fabricators & Welding
Monica (the facilitator) has been an engaging instructor. The content and how it is presented has given me a clearer direction for where I want my business to go.
Jeremy Wright, General Manger, Arc Innovations
