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Two workers wearing hard hats, safety glasses, and high-visibility clothing inspect and operate a robotic welding arm in an advanced manufacturing facility.

July 27, 2026

Technology & Talent: A Growth Engine for Reshoring

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Michael Usterbowski

July 20, 2026

STI/SPFA Board Member Spotlight: Michael Usterbowski

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Young man speaking during an interview inside a welding and fabrication training facility.

July 13, 2026

Voices from the Trade: Jacob Limbaugh

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STI/SPFA hosts events throughout the year. Member meetings include the Annual Meeting, Fall Meeting, Business Meeting, and Quality Control meeting.

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Steel Water Pipe

August 1, 2026

UESI Pipelines 2026 Conference

Cathodic Protection and Coatings: Best Practices for Extending Pipeline Service Life and Performance

Effective corrosion control is critical to the long-term reliability and…

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Bright welding arc with sparks illuminating a steel weld in progress.

August 6, 2026

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Weld Quality

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Inspector performing ultrasonic thickness testing on a steel storage tank during an API 653 tank inspection.

August 13, 2026

Online

API 653 Tank Inspections

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SP001 Inspection

August 20, 2026

Online

What You Need to Know Before Taking the STI SP001 Certification Class

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