Argon Technology has proudly become a corporate member of the Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA). This relationship confirms our commitment to enhancing and developing the level of technology in Australia’s manufacturing and fabrication industry and offers a direct link to Australia’s best technical welding resource.

The WTIA was formed in 1989 by the amalgamation of the Australian Welding Institute and the Australian Welding Research Association. There are currently 350 member companies and 1,500 personal members. The WTIA's goal is to assist in making Australian industry locally and globally competitive in welding-related activities.

In pursuit of these goals, key strategies are in place to:

• Facilitate technology transfer to industry
• Drive research and development
• Provide a quality work force
• Standardise qualification and certification throughout the country
• Create the correct cultures for competitiveness

The organisation offers a wide range of services to its members, including technical advisory, library, and information services. It runs seminars and conferences throughout Australia, publishes the Australasian Welding Journal and Welding Research Supplement, and conducts examinations for welders, inspectors, supervisors, technologists and engineers. The WTIA is the Australian representative to the 41-member country International Institute of Welding and is the Authorised National Body administering the international qualifications program in this country.

“Our commitment to increasing the capabilities of Australian Manufacturing, fit well with the principles and strategies at the core of the WTIA and I feel our membership will serve as a positive step towards developing a mutually beneficial relationship.” Cameron Glasson, Argon Technology Robotics & Automation Division.