www.ua449.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Featured Speaker:<\/strong>
Richard Sample<\/strong>
Owner \u2013 Vizions Inspections LLC
ASNT Level III \/ Senior API Inspector<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Richard brings more than three decades of advanced inspection experience across petrochemical, power generation, fabrication, and heavy industrial environments. His expertise includes Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), API inspection programs, and high level quality and integrity assessments.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nEvent Focus:<\/strong>
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT): Applications, Benefits, and Industry Adoption<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This roundtable will explore:<\/strong>
\u2022 Modern PAUT capabilities and field applications
\u2022 Advantages over conventional UT
\u2022 Encoding, data acquisition, and digital reporting
\u2022 Industry adoption trends and qualification considerations
\u2022 Real world case examples and inspection challenges
\u2022 Open discussion on implementation barriers and best practices<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis session qualifies for PDH credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RSVP Information: Please RSVP to Bawall5@yahoo.com<\/strong> or Kostreba@hotmail.com<\/strong> by Saturday, March 14, 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The American Welding Society invites you to our 2026 Spring CWI Roundtable, a focused professional development session designed to strengthen inspection competency, expand technical understanding, and support continuing education for Certified Welding Inspectors. Date & Time: Saturday, March 21 from 9AM-12PM Location: UA Local 449 Steamfitters Training Center – 232 Wise Rd Harmony, PA 16037 (www.ua449.com) Featured Speaker:Richard…<\/p>\n
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