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2018 ASNT ANNUAL CONFERENCE Houston, TX Marriott Marquis & George R. Brown Conv

2018 ASNT ANNUAL CONFERENCE Houston, TX Marriott Marquis & George R. Brown Convention Center OCT 28-31 GENERAL INFO 2018 ASNT Annual Conference 2 GENERAL INFO 1 Onsite Guide CONTENTS 3. Welcome 4. Innovation Forum 4. Special Events 5. Annual Business Meeting 5. Book Store hours 5. Exhibit Hours 5. Registration hours 6. Morning Lectures 8. Short Courses 10. Technical Program 20. Exhibit Floor Plan 21. Exhibitors Gallery 56. Society 2018 Award Winners 58. Meetings and Events 62. Conference Committees 63. ASNT Upcoming Events Calendar 63. Code of Ethics 64. Companion Program 64. Photography disclaimer 64. Recertification 65. ASNT Officers and Board of Directors A special thanks to our Sponsors GENERAL INFO 2018 ASNT Annual Conference 2 GENERAL INFO 3 Onsite Guide Welcome We are glad that you have decided to join us at the 2018 ASNT Annual Conference. We know that your time is valuable and we hope that the conference schedule that has been put together will be a good return on your investment. On the following pages you will find information about our keynote and plenary speakers, short courses, the technical program, the exhibitors, special events and more. Some of the Conference highlights for this year are: Mobile App Be sure to download the Conference App! This printed Onsite Guide is compiled several weeks in advance while the mobile app is continually updated and contains the most current information. You will find downloading instructions on page 59. Morning Lectures Nationally known speaker, Ruben Gonzalez will be the Keynote Speaker on Monday. A seemingly “ordinary guy,” Ruben Gonzalez wasn’t a gifted athlete. He didn’t take up the sport of luge until he was 21. Against all odds, four years later he was competing in the Winter Olympics. At the age of 47 he was racing against 20-year-olds in the Vancouver Winter Olympics! Tuesday’s general session will feature the 2018 Lester/Mehl Honor award winner Dr. Glenn Light. The morning lectures will conclude on Wednesday with a plenary on NDT 4.0 by Ripi Singh. All Lectures begin at 8:00 am. Technical Sessions The ASNT Annual Conference brings together many great speakers each year to present three full days of sessions. Beginning on Monday at 8am, the technical sessions will feature topics such as Chemical & Petroleum, Ultrasonics, NDT 4.0. and more! Exhibit Hall & Innovation Forum Featuring more the 200 exhibitors, the 2018 ASNT Exhibition will be held in the George R. Brown Convention Center Hall A3. Be sure to attend the Innovation Forum on Monday and Tuesday from 11am – 1pm. Additionally there will once again be a free welcome reception Sunday evening from 5pm – 8pm. ASNT holds this Annual Conference for the advancement of NDT and our fellowship as professionals. We are an industry family, and we hope that as you connect with long-time friends, make new ones, and learn from each other. It is the NDT community that makes ASNT so strong. Enjoy the week. Sincerely, Dave Bajula Dr. Claudia Kropas-Hughes Dr. Arny Bereson Dr. Claudia Kropas-Hughes Technical Program Chair Dave Bajula ASNT Chairman of the Board Dr. Arny Bereson ASNT ISC Executive Director WELCOME 3 Onsite Guide SPECIAL EVENTS 2018 ASNT Annual Conference 4 SUNDAY | OCTOBER 28 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Student Career Workshop Learn resume tips, interviewing skills, NDT job opportunities from seasoned NDT industry professionals. Sign up for interviews to be conducted on Monday and Tuesday. ĝ ĝ Houston 2, Marriott Level 2 2:00 PM 4:30 PM ASNT Annual Business Meeting & Town Hall Meeting Hear from ASNT leadership on financial status, learn about significant changes to the bylaws of the society and share your thoughts and comments during the Town Hall part of the meeting. ĝ ĝ Houston 4, Marriott Level 2 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Welcome Reception with Exhibitors Make plans to attend the official opening of the ASNT Annual Conference! Visit with over 200 companies in the exhibit hall while enjoying refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. ĝ ĝ George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall A3 MONDAY | OCTOBER 29 9:00 AM 2:00 PM A Day of S.T.E.M. A full day of NDT education for high school students. This year we will be hosting 150 local students to attend and learn about NDT. ĝ ĝ Houston 4, Marriott Level 2 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Lunch with Exhibitors (ticket required) Dedicated time to visit the exhibits while enjoying lunch. Lunch is included with all Full Conference and single day registrations. ĝ ĝ George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall A3 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Exhibitors’ Innovation Forum Selected exhibitors will give 20 minute presentations on their latest developments. The Forum will be located in the Exhibit Hall. See presentation schedule on page 59. ĝ ĝ George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall A3 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Ice Cream Break Sponsored by Teledyne ICM ĝ ĝ Houston Foyer, Marriott Level 2 TUESDAY | OCTOBER 30 11:00 AM 1:30 AM Lunch with Exhibitors Your last chance to visit the exhibits. And we have added an extra hour! If you don’t get a chance to see them now, you’ll have to wait until next year. ĝ ĝ George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall A3 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Exhibitors Innovation Forum More presentations by selected exhibitors. See presentation schedule on page 60. ĝ ĝ George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall A3 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Awards Banquet The banquet is an event not to be missed. This is the night ASNT Awards are presented, honoring colleagues, relaxing with friends, and inspiring the next generation of scientists. Last chance to buy tickets is Monday at 7:00 pm. ĝ ĝ Houston 4, Marriott Level 2 GENERAL INFO 5 Onsite Guide ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Sunday, October 28 Room: Houston 4, Marriott Level 2 Registration will be required prior to entering the meeting between 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm Meeting will begin at 2:00 pm. Final meeting agenda will be distributed at the meeting. Registration Procedures In order to vote on Society business during the meeting, it is necessary that voting members have membership verified prior to the beginning of the meeting. Each voting member will receive a color card which 1) verifies membership and 2) serves as voting card. M M For verification, please provide your membership card, conference badge or another form of identification to the business meeting registration personnel. M M Sign the voting registration log. M M You will then receive a voting card and ballot materials. Proxy Votes According to the ASNT By-laws: ARTICLE II: MEMBERS Section 11 - Voting by Proxy Voting Members may vote by proxy on a specific issue, unless otherwise limited, provided the proxy vote is: M M authorized in writing by the member or by a duly authorized attorney-in-fact; M M a clear statement of the member’s stance on the issue (in favor of, against, or abstention) and the casting of the proxy vote is as stated; M M used to establish the number of votes cast, but is not used to establish a quorum; and valid, being no more than thirty (30) days from the date of execution. Only the Chairperson shall be permitted to cast more than one proxy on a single ballot. ASNT Registration Hours Registration is located in the 2nd Level of the Marriott Marquis and also in the George R. Brown Convention center Saturday, October 27 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday, October 28 7:30 am – 7:30 pm Monday, October 29 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Tuesday, October 30 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday, October 31 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Marriott Only) Exhibit Hours George R. Brown Convention Center – Hall A3 Sunday, October 28 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Welcome Reception) Monday, October 29 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Lunch, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm) (Innovation Forum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm) Tuesday, October 30 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (Lunch, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm) (Innovation Forum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm) ASNT Book Store Hours Plan to visit the ASNT Book Store in the Houston Foyer of the Marriott on Level 2. Purchase from a full line of NDT publications, documents and training materials. Monday, October 29 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Tuesday, October 30 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday, October 31 8:00 am – 10:00 am 2018 ASNT Annual Conference 6 KEYNOTE 8:00 AM | MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 8:00 AM | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 BECOMING UNSTOPPABLE: SUCCESS SECRETS OF A FOUR- TIME OLYMPIAN Ruben Gonzalez, the “Luge” Man About the Speaker Nationally known speaker, Ruben Gonzalez will be the Keynote Speaker on Monday. A seemingly “ordinary guy,” Ruben Gonzalez wasn’t a gifted athlete. He didn’t take up the sport of luge until he was 21. Against all odds, four years later he was competing in the Winter Olympics. At the age of 47 he was racing against 20-year-olds in the Vancouver Winter Olympics! “If you will listen to Ruben speak, your life will change.” - Lou Holtz - Legendary Notre Dame Football Coach Ruben Gonzalez knows how to uploads/Litterature/ onsite-guide.pdf