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AWS is delivering training and inspection work for the major local ‘Flinders Link’ construction project until its completion in 2020.   According to DPTI, The Australian and South Australian Governments are jointly funding the $141 million Flinders Link Project to extend the existing Tonsley rail line to the Flinders Medical Centre, creating new connections to […]

AWS has recently signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Weld Australia with a goal to provide quality training and technical services to the Australian welding industry. This strategic partnership comes with the establishment of the Advanced Welder Training Centre, operating through TAFE SA’s Regency Campus. The centre is equipped with welding simulators and other […]

International Institute of Welding (IIW) Annual Assembly and International Conference Last week I had the opportunity to attend the 71st International Institute of Welding (IIW) Annual Assembly and International Conference. The theme of this year’s conference was Advanced Welding and Smart Fabrication Technologies for Efficient Manufacturing Processes’.” Neville Cornish and I presented on “Techno-economic Feasibility of Modified […]

Meet our new friend Jijo. Jijo is the first (and only) person to complete the American Welding Society Certified Welding Engineer exam at our test site here in Australia.   Jijo lives in Victoria where he works for the American multinational company, and supplier of industrial machinery, Flowserve. Jijo is a QualityEngineer, ensuring the integrity […]

Aaron Buffett recently came to AWS from Norfolk Island for 10 days of customised welder training.   Aaron was born and bred on idyllic Norfolk Island and has a background working in trades and tourism, but now manages the refuelling and maintenance work at the airport on the island. He wanted to make sure his […]

South Australian small businesses are calling for greater government accountability, a fair payment regime from Tier 1 contractors on major projects and a tertiary education system that will ensure training provides new employees with relevant skills at the right level. Around 50 representatives of South Australian small business voiced these and other concerns at an event […]

Chairman of the Playford Trust, the Hon. Dean Brown AO recently met with AWS to discuss support for engineering scholarships and awards for women in welding engineering.  Recently AWS was recognised for its mentorship role for several STEM interns at the Defence and STEM Scholarship award night. Following these awards, former SA Premier the Hon. […]

Friend of AWS, Robert J. Buhl was one of the first 500 people to earn the CWI qualification from the American Welding Society in 1976. Mr Buhl (Bob) and AWS Director Neville Cornish became friends while working together for Perrys Engineering in the 1990s, and have stayed close ever since despite Bob moving back home […]

AWS is made up of a team of experts in engineering, welding and joining, inspection and compliance. We have extensive experience in Australia’s major industries: defence, resources and manufacturing. The AWS team is made up of industry experts and award-winning academics, for a unique combination of perspectives on any issue. Our engineers hold a huge range […]

The team at AWS has a long history of providing welding engineering, training & quality assurance on Australian Defence Projects.   Owner of AWS Neville Cornish began his career in defence at SA Manufacturing giant of yesteryear Perry Engineering in the ’80’s and 90’s. Neville was responsible for (all welding, all welding procedures, all equipment, training all welding […]

According to Brett Williamson via ABC Radio Adelaide, ‘a growing number of councils and local government departments are introducing by-laws to restrict where drones can be flown’. A few weeks ago we posted about the importance of Drone pilots being properly accredited and trained. Drones are becoming more popular and accessible than ever, but there […]

Do you know here at AWS we have the only Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Approved Professional Engineer in Australia? In 2015 our Managing Director Neville Cornish added to his list of international credentials with the CWB Approved Professional Engineer. This undertaking was after being recruited by Gekko Systems in Victoria, as they had some innovative […]

AWS receives recognition for our contribution to the Australian Maritime industry.   IMarEST (the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology) is not just a mouthful, it’s an international body, bringing together marine professionals into a multi-disciplinary community.   In 2016 AWS was awarded a South Australia Branch Certificate from IMarEST ‘For their contribution to […]

Drones, while there are many different types, are fairly easy to find these days, affordable, and with a bit of practice, seem simple to fly. Right? So why engage a licensed drone operator? Not many people are aware of the safety regulations, and potential consequences of flying a Drone, including many photographers and hobbyists. In […]

AWS was established 10 years ago on the 26th of October! This birthday is a huge achievement for the owners and staff at AWS, who have worked hard over the last decade to continually improve and diversify our services, maintain the highest standards of quality and safety, and contribute to innovative projects all over the […]

The updated version of the Australian code for Pipeline welding (AS/NZS 2885.2) has recently been released and there are some changes that will help improve compliance and safety conditions of pipeline welding in the future.   These changes follow a lengthy process of collecting feedback and recommendations from Industry experts and representatives. Major areas of […]