Thordon Bearings Appoints New Technical Director
Thordon Bearings, manufacturer of water-lubricated and grease-free polymer bearing technologies, has appointed Anthony Hamilton as its new Technical Director. Reporting directly to CEO Anna Galoni, Hamilton will lead the Burlington-headquartered company’s engineering, CAD and New Product Development teams.“We are delighted to welcome Tony to the Thordon family as we look to strengthen the company's product portfolio in existing and new markets,” said Galoni. “Tony is a seasoned solutions-based leader having held senior technical positions in the marine, power, nuclear and
Learn to Weld with a Virtual Personal Trainer
its objective of integrating its students as quickly as possible into the country’s labor market. A success rate of 53.4% in 2016 was the highest in Austria.The training courses on offer cover the metal technology, electrical engineering, tourism and office/IT sectors, plus the more generic areas of CAD, languages, transport and logistics. Around 1500 students pass through every year and acquire new opportunities in the workplace through training, higher qualifications and professional reorientation. They are supported in their endeavors not only by 170 highly qualified employees, but also by the
SeaDek Adds Installers in New Zealand
. Working in partnership with SeaDek Certified Fabricator Batavian Rubber, the new Installers will be strategically located to provide custom SeaDek patterning and installation for boat builders, marinas and end-users. Members of SeaDek's ownership recently traveled alongside SeaDek factory CAD technicians to Batavian's New Zealand headquarters to conduct a training program for the new installers, which included in-depth hands-on instruction on SeaDek's digital patterning processes, CAD design and advanced installation techniques, preparing them for SeaDek applications in the field.
Simulation: The Centre for Marine Simulation
users the full effect of carrying out operations varying sea states. The Kongsberg Ksim Offshore simulation engine is the heart of this new equipment and provides highly realistic functionality for the types of activities involved in offshore oil and gas operations. The total investment exceed $6 million CAD. Additionally CMS invested in its other equipment including upgrading the projection system for its Full Motion Bridge, addition of new control technology for its part task tug simulator, visual and audio recording equipment for its bridges to facilitate debriefing sessions, upgrades to software and
SSI Hires Holder for US Sales
SSI has hired CAD/CAM specialist Robert Holder as part of its sales force in the U.S. market. According to SSI, the hiring is intended to meet the expanding demand for SSI's design and manufacturing solutions in the shipbuilding and offshore industries. Holder, SSI's new Sales Account Executive for Enterprise Solutions, will help businesses assess SSI’s expanded capabilities, including the expanded ShipConstructor CAD/CAM product line, EnterprisePlatform product line and new pricing options that SSI now offers. He will be based in the Gulf Coast Region but will provide
WPT Power Appoints Engineering Manager
;s new engineering manager, bringing to the post 21 years of manufacturing experience as a mechanical engineer. De Hoyos’ expertise is in new product design, drawing and routing as well as traditional engineering department functions. He has taught mechanical design (Solidworks and Auto CAD) classes at Midwestern State University and training courses in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Most recently, he was a mechanical engineer for Magic Aire, United Electric Company. Prior to that, he was chief engineer at Washex Manufacturing overseeing production and R&D design
PREVCO Subsea Seeks Mechanical Ocean Engineer
minimum requirements: Mechanical Ocean Engineer (BA Required, minimum five years' experience preferred), as well as hands-on, independent engineer to specify, design, aid in assembly and test subsea housings. Expertise with Excel spreadsheets and macros is a plus. Responsibilities to include CAD mechanical design (Solidworks experience preferred); structural analysis, including FEA; addressing salt water corrosion and prevention; seal design and testing; new product development; and small project management, dealing directly with customers and vendors. Qualified individuals should
STATS Expands In Canada and Middle East
Oil and gas pipeline engineering specialist STATS Group has invested more than CAD $1.8 million (£1 million) in a double pronged expansion in North America and the Middle East. In Canada, the isolation and integrity testing business has upscaled to an Edmonton facility twice the size of its previous premises and has recently opened a project support office in Calgary. The company has been operating in Western Canada for seven years and the extended Calgary facility includes 15,000 sq ft (1394 sq m) of office, workshops, test bays and tool storage space. Recruitment is underway to add to
New SENER Directors for Asia and Pacific
its presence in Asia with new appointments to head its local premises. The Company has appointed Alfonso Cebollero as new Regional Director for Asia and Pacific, where SENER’s main activity is focused on marine projects, both for marketing the FORAN System – SENER’s shipbuilding CAD/CAM software, whose new V70R3.0 release has just been launched – and for developing engineering projects. Meanwhile, Guangwu Liu has been appointed as SENER’s Country Manager in China, reporting to Alfonso Cebollero, with the mandate to develop business in this country and enhance
Taylor Named GM at MPE Interiors
. Phil Taylor, aged 59, will help drive MPE's wide-ranging work in three main sectors: maritime, commercial property and residential property. The business can fit-out ferries, ships, superyachts, offices, shops, restaurants, hotels, homes, schools and leisure centers. Its services include bespoke CAD-aided interior design, the manufacture and fitting of furniture, fittings and upholstery; craft joinery, decorating, property maintenance and repairs. Taylor, whose new title is general manager, said Old Bidston Road-based MPE Interiors is marketing its services at contractors who build and renovate
