November Program
Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 12:42PM November 16TH, 2011
Best Western Kelly Inn
2705 Annapolis Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441-3605
North Star Imaging, Inc.
3 D X - R A Y C O M P U T E D T O M O G R A P H Y
Presented by: Ben Connors of North Star Imaging, Inc.
About Computed Tomography (CT): CT is an imaging method employing tomography created by computer processing. Digital geometry processing is used to generate a three-dimensional image of the inside of an object from a large series of two-dimensional X-ray images taken around a single axis of rotation.
Computed Tomography can be used for multiple applications:
- Research - Material Structure, New Material Analysis
- Inspections/NDT - Inclusions, Cracks, Porosities, Displacement, Quality Control
- Density Analysis
- Reverse Engineering - Rapid Prototyping, Surface Rendering, CAD Comparisons
- Measurements and Metrology
- 3D Digitization
About the Company: For over 25 years, North Star Imaging, Inc. (Rogers, MN) has been a market leader in the development and production of cutting edge NDT equipment. NSI Inc. designs and manufactures 2D Digital Radiography and 3D Computed Tomography systems utilizing the latest in X-ray sources, manipulators, and detectors including the latest generation of flat panels, and linear arrays.
NSI’s X-ViewTM CT series integrates the most powerful CT reconstruction and visualization software available, efX-CTTM, including modules for calibration, measurement, real-time density segmentation and surface extraction (point cloud and CAD capabilities). Through the use of NSI’s industry leading efX-CTTM software, CT system speed and ease of use is unmatched in the industry. This software offers a simple 5-step, start-to-finish CT process, plus the ability to upgrade existing systems from DR to CT.
NSI’s Inspection Services Group (ISG) utilizes the most advanced X-ray/CT inspection lab in the country. ISG specializes in Computed Tomography and Real Time Digital Radiography to help with any and all inspection needs.
About the Speaker: Ben has a Degree from Ridgewater College in Non Destructive Testing, and is currently a Technical Sales Representative for NSI. He has worked the Non Destructive Testing field since 1998 and holds ASNT and AWS CWI certifications. Ben is the former President and board member of ASNT and an AWS member.
Date: 16 November 2011, Wednesday
Times: Events:
5:30 PM Informal Networking (Green Mill)
6:00 PM Arrival & Sign-in
6:30 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Announcements
7:15 PM Presentation
8:15 PM Questions and Answers
8:30 PM Wrap-up
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In Attendance: Cost:
Section Members, Family, or Guests $ 16.00
Meeting Location: Best Western Kelly Inn
Address: 2705 Annapolis Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441-3605
RESERVATIONS Deadline: Noon Monday, November 14, 2011
Please make your reservation by Monday October 3rd.
1. Call RFA Engineering at 952-843-2701 between 8 AM and 4 PM, ask for Jessica.
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3. Or you can fax reservations to: RFA at 952-941-2995 by 2 PM - Monday, October 3rd.