formed about the solid-state weld interface,” added Thomas F. Broderick, senior staff engineer, structural materials development, GE Aviation. Boeing and Scientific Forming Technologies Corp. are the project’s other industry partners. EWI, Purdue University, Southwest Research Institute, University of Michigan, and the University of North Texas will be research participants. KEEN UtilityTM Unveils New Office The KEEN office was commemorated with hard hats and a sawzall ribbon cutting by Owner Rory Fuerst along with President Steve Meineke and GM Chris Heffernan. KEEN, Inc., Portland, Ore., recently completed its fifth record-breaking year with two moves to support growth of the KEEN Utility™ footwear category. Investments in a dedicated office building and category-specific warehouse facilities will allow the division to keep pace with demand. Located in Portland’s Pearl District, the 4500-sq-ft office is within walking distance of the company’s global headquarters and a bike ride from the Portland factory. The space features a floor made from OSV exterior plywood; custom conference table using scrap iron I-beams and reclaimed wood; plus recycled touches, including screwdriver knobs and a vintage concrete trowel door handle. This home base will also allow for future additions to the company’s Utility team, which has grown since the category launched in 2010. In addition, a Utility-dedicated warehouse and shipping hub in Louisville, Ky., is set to meet work channel needs with tight turnaround times, more orders for immediate delivery, and an overall “at once” mentality. Las Positas College Introduces New Laser Welding Technician Program Las Positas College, Livermore, Calif., is introducing a new laser welding technician program to provide students with a pathway to advanced manufacturing careers. “Students will learn the latest in laser technology, enabling them to step into a job which requires these new skills,” said Welding Technology Program Coordinator Scott Miner. It will offer lecture-based learning of laser welding technology basics as well as a hands-on component using industrial grade fiber laser technology. 14 WELDING JOURNAL / MARCH 2016
Welding Journal | March 2016
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