One Eighty Materials Engineering Solutions

We are excited to invite you to One Eighty’s upcoming seminar on 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘆𝘀: 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Join us to explore why aluminium alloys are some of the most versatile and sustainable materials, impacting industries like aerospace, automotive, and marine. 📅 Date: Friday, 25th October ⏰ Time: 3 pm 📍 Venue: Building 13, The Waverley Business Park, Wyecroft Road, Mowbray, Cape Town 💻 Join Online: For those outside Cape Town, an online option is available. Our expert speaker, Nirvanah Govinden, will guide attendees through aluminium alloys' unique properties—lightweight strength, corrosion resistance, conductivity, and recyclability—and their diverse applications across various sectors. To secure your spot, please RSVP to Ms Jean Domingo at frontdesk@one-eighty-degrees.com. Read more at : https://lnkd.in/eif-E8G4 Explore the future of materials engineering with us! #engineeringseminar #metallurgy #materialsengineering #metalalloys #aluminium

In the first of our series of industry references for One Eighty, Charles Cammell gives us some insight into working with One Eighty over the years. Charles Cammell served as the CEO of Macsteel, a leading steel and steel-related products manufacturer in Africa. Under his leadership, Macsteel expanded its operations and improved its market position in the steel industry. Cammell is known for his strategic vision and focus on innovation and operational efficiency. His tenure saw the company adapt to changing market conditions and increasing competition, emphasizing sustainable practices and customer service. Prior to his role at Macsteel, Cammell held various positions in the steel and manufacturing sectors, gaining extensive experience that contributed to his effectiveness as a leader. His work has been influential in shaping the direction of the company and the broader industry landscape in Africa. #accreditedlab #engineeringfield #metallurgist #materialscienceandmetallurgy #metallurgyengineering #metallurgy #materialsengineering

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 One Eighty Materials Engineering Solutions invites submissions for papers for the upcoming Root Cause Analysis Africa Conference, a landmark event bringing together materials engineering professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss the latest in root cause analysis and materials science. 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚: 15 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 2024 This conference is a unique opportunity for experts, researchers, and industry professionals to showcase their work and contribute to advancing failure analysis methodologies, materials optimisation, and sustainable practices. 𝙏𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚: Case studies in root cause analysis Advancements in materials engineering Failure investigation techniques Corrosion and wear protection solutions Sustainability in materials science Submissions are open to all relevant fields, and selected papers will be presented in front of peers from engineering, manufacturing, academia, legal, and insurance sectors. Submission Details: Abstracts: Max 300 words Full papers: Due upon acceptance Take advantage of this platform to share your insights, contribute to industry-wide knowledge, and network with other thought leaders. For full submission guidelines and to submit your abstract, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dEbNs6Ct Be part of the conversation shaping the future of materials engineering and root cause analysis in Africa! #engineeringconference #callforpapers #rootcauseanalysis #failureinvestigation #materialsengineering

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮'𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 The inaugural Root Cause Analysis Africa Conference is a unique opportunity for academics to deepen their expertise in materials engineering and failure analysis. This event is more than a conference; it is a platform for research exchange, collaborative learning, and networking with leaders across industries. Attending will give academics access to the latest methodologies, case studies, and technological advancements in root cause analysis, directly enriching teaching and research. It’s an ideal space to connect with industry experts, gain insights into real-world applications, and discover new areas for impactful research. Join us to build connections, expand your knowledge, and contribute to shaping the future of materials engineering in Africa and beyond. Find out more and register on our website: https://lnkd.in/dWcGSaQf #conference hashtag#engineeringconference hashtag#rootcauseanalysis hashtag#failureinvestigation hashtag#materialsengineering

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮'𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Dates: 11-14 March 2024 Venue: Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town Join industry leaders at the inaugural Root Cause Analysis Africa Conference next year to explore cutting-edge developments in materials engineering and failure analysis. Connect with professionals from across Africa and beyond, learn from in-depth workshops and expert-led sessions, and discover innovative solutions to enhance your business. Find out more and register on our website: https://lnkd.in/dWcGSaQf #conference #engineeringconference #rootcauseanalysis #failureinvestigation #materialsengineering

Our October Newsletter is out and is filled with interesting Materials Engineering insights and articles Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ddg9YSKj If you are not subscribed to our mailing list, subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/dHyVsB3q #industryinsights #engineeringnews #materialsengineering #materialsengineeringnews #metallurgy #materialstesting

“𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙. 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙪𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙧-𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙖𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.” - Rob Lawrence, International Expert: Welding Processes and Gases Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your skills and stay ahead of the curve at our 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, at The Vineyard Hotel in Cape Town, ahead of Africa’s inaugural Root Cause Analysis Conference. 👉 Register for the Workshop here: https://lnkd.in/dxrSTnQb #laserwelding #lasercleaning #fabrication #oneeighty #engineeringworkshop #innovation

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Asset managers, are you ready to enhance your approach to asset performance and durability? Join us at One Eighty's Root Cause Failure Analysis Conference and gain valuable insights into materials engineering and advanced maintenance strategies that can optimise your assets. Here’s why this conference is essential: 𝙀𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 Explore advanced materials and cutting-edge failure analysis techniques that can boost asset performance and longevity. 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨 Learn how to develop effective preventive and predictive maintenance plans, optimise material selection, and reduce costs associated with repairs and downtime. 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙠 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 Gain strategies for failure prevention and cost-benefit analysis, helping you reduce unplanned downtime and enhance asset reliability. 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 Connect with industry experts and peers to share best practices, address challenges, and build valuable partnerships for long-term success. 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 Stay informed on materials-related standards and compliance requirements, ensuring your asset management practices meet industry regulations. 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 Discover new technologies and benchmark your practices with industry leaders to continually improve your asset care approach. 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡-𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 Learn from practical examples of material failures and successful root cause analyses to strengthen your asset management strategy. 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 Advance your career with training sessions and workshops that boost your skills in materials engineering and asset management. 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 Use insights from the conference to shape long-term strategies focused on asset durability, cost-effectiveness, and performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your asset management strategy with One Eighty’s expertise. Join us to explore these topics and more. See all info here: https://lnkd.in/dWcGSaQf #AssetManagement #MaterialsEngineering #RCFA #OneEighty #MaintenanceStrategies #Compliance #RiskManagement #Innovation

The rise of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in South Africa 🌍 From aerospace to medical devices, CFRP is becoming an essential material across multiple industries in South Africa. In Cape Town alone, we’re seeing CFRP’s impact in everything from shipbuilding to renewable energy projects. With its strength, lightweight nature, and resistance to corrosion, CFRP offers significant advantages for performance and efficiency. At One Eighty Materials Engineering Solutions, we’re proud to support these industries with advanced CFRP testing, consulting, and expertise. Learn how CFRP can transform your operations, and how we can help you implement it effectively. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dmdutx8W #CFRP #materialsengineering #aerospace #renewableenergy #marineindustry #carbonfibre

Why WPQRs are critical in the oil and gas industry and why accreditation matters Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQRs) are not just a regulatory requirement in the oil and gas industry; they are the backbone of operational integrity and safety. In an environment where a single failure can have catastrophic consequences, WPQRs ensure that every weld meets the highest standards of performance under extreme conditions, such as high temperatures and pressures. They provide the assurance that materials can withstand the rigors of service, safeguarding lives, assets, and the environment. Choosing an accredited materials testing laboratory for WPQRs is crucial. Accreditation to standards like ISO 17025:2017 signifies that a lab adheres to the highest levels of accuracy and reliability. It means that the results you receive are not only trustworthy but also recognized globally, giving you a competitive edge in compliance and quality assurance. At One Eighty Materials Engineering Solutions, we take pride in being Africa’s leading ISO 17025:2017 accredited materials and metallurgical testing laboratory. Our unique status as a Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore Lab, along with our memberships in ILAC and the South African Institute of Welding, underscores our commitment to excellence. We are the only materials testing laboratory affiliated with the South African Stainless Steel Development Association, ensuring we stay at the forefront of industry standards. By partnering with us, you gain access to unparalleled expertise and state-of-the-art testing capabilities. We deliver results you can trust, enabling you to focus on your core operations while ensuring your welding processes meet the stringent demands of the oil and gas sector. Don’t compromise on quality; choose One Eighty for your WPQR needs and secure your operations' safety and reliability. Learn more about our services at https://lnkd.in/edr68aQ #materialsengineering #metallurgy #oilgas #welding #accreditedtesting #engineeringexcellence