Registration Open for 20th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium

Registration for the 20th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium, which will be held in Madison, Wis., USA, Sept. 12–15, 2017, is open. This symposium will be hosted by the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) and is co-sponsored by the Forest Products Society (FPS) and the International Union of Forestry Research Organizations (IUFRO). The conference will be held at the Forest Products Laboratory, which is situated on the campus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

This Symposium is a forum for those involved in nondestructive testing and evaluation of wood, wood-based products, and structures. It will bring together the international nondestructive testing and evaluation research community, users of various nondestructive testing technologies, equipment development and manufacturing professionals, representatives from various government agencies, and other groups to share research findings and new nondestructive testing products and technologies. Networking among participants will foster new collaborative efforts, with an emphasis on implementation of nondestructive testing technologies around the globe.

The Symposium will include oral and poster presentations from scientists and engineers, and exhibits from equipment development and manufacturing firms. The Symposium organizing committee invites papers, posters, and equipment demonstrations (exhibits) from interested individuals and organizations.

Nondestructive characterization of wood and wood-based materials
Evaluation of forest materials for optimal utilization
Advanced grading technologies for solid wood and engineered wood products
Condition assessment, evaluation, and repair of existing wood structures
Condition assessment of historic wood artifacts and structures
Evaluation and assessment of urban trees
Industrial application of emerging nondestructive testing technologies
Other nondestructive evaluation related research and development activities.

Display tables will be available for equipment developers, manufacturers, consultants, and others who would like to demonstrate their technologies and equipment. A nominal fee for display space is required. Proceeds will be used for the welcome reception. For more information on display space, please contact Dr. Xiping Wang.