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January 18 - 21, 2009

 

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What They Said...

Thank You Very Much to you and your staff for another excellent IRINFO!

After completing all IR/INFO Conferences that I have attended - I am always able to enhance my present IR program with new information learned from the various speakers and from the short courses which were presented. It's also a great opportunity to share IR data which was collected during the year with other thermographers for their opinion. The combination of IRINFO and spending a few days with fellow thermographers from around the world helps keep us all sharp and on top of our game within our industry.

~ Fred Baier,
East Coast Industries

 

As a professional from a different but related industry, the exposure and experience I possessed coming into this conference was limited. In 3 days, this conference exposed me to a world and wealth of information about thermographic applications and techniques I can now apply to my current business model. More importantly, it gave me the information to improve my current infrared program and potentially expand to offer more services. Lastly, the contacts made at IR/INFO and the open sharing of information cannot be quantified.

Thanks for this forum and I look forward to next year.

~ Adam Blankenship,
Beach Thermal Imaging

 

As always, presentations were informative.

Jim, Chris, Beth and Mary all worked and succeeded in making it feel like one extended family. I think we have outgrown this hotel. Food was great.

Thanks all, another great year.

~ John Wilcoxson
ARINC

 

IR/INFO conference is an effective place to refresh and improve your knowledge of thermal imaging. IR/INFO provides insights into the new techniques and technologies available to the thermographer.

A must for any thermographer who wants to maintain an effective thermal imaging program or service.

~ Rick Kurek
NAVSEA

 

I would say that if you’re not sure what Thermography is or what it’s about, this is the best source of information and opportunity to meet people in the field of Thermography and the brotherhood of thermographers.

IBEW Local 26 Washington, DC

~ Bob Barsell
Truland Service

 

A great function to start the year off for new ideas, opportunities and friendships for everyone involved.

I look forward to next year.

~ James Brady
Brady Infrared

 

As a new thermographer I was exposed to several utilizations of this technology that were new to me. The education was very diverse and non-selfish. The accommodations were great and the attendees very welcoming.

~ Daniel Ohs
AsiMI

 

A very informative conference, covering a wide range of thermographic applications presented in a professional, well organized format. I have attended other conferences and plan on being a regular attendee.

~ Bill Grube
Thermal Inspection Services

 

A diverse group of professionals with a diverse range of expertise. Information that is delivered is done with an underlying theme of sincerity, passion and orientated presentations/presenters are well choreographed and organized.

This was my first IR/INFO conference and it confirmed my decision to choose the Institute and this conference over all others.

~ Bill Arnot
Apex Infrared

 

Wonderful experience!

Always something new even for the experienced!

Great Job!

~ Joel Fallbright
PPL Susquehanna LLC

 

I never would have believed that the amount of information shared by all speakers at IR/INFO 2004 would be so varied and with such content. This is my first IR/INFO but it certainly won’t be the last.

~ Antonio Alvia
Pfizer

 

If you are a thermographic professional, would like to be, or simply a layperson seeking to better understand the industry, its technology, and/or the latest in cutting edge infrared and other PDM technology applications, IR/INFO is an invaluable learning and networking opportunity!

Thank you!

~ Rob Callahan
Thermaquest (TQI)

 

In a relatively short period of time, you get exposed to Thermography products, expanded uses for infrared imaging and the opportunity to meet with others who share similar interests. I think I learned foremost that Thermography is an art and a science, but even more importantly it is a community where individuals freely share experiences.

One suggestion: Would be good idea to have list of attendees/ with their companies and e-mail addresses.

~ Mark Wagner
Exelon

 

Keyword is “open mindedness”. The underlying theme of the entire session is professionalism at its best. Attention to detail without losing sight of the forest!

Thanks

~ Neil Hall
Neil Hall PLD, AIA

 

Continuing education and keeping up with new technology.

~ Allen B. Fox
CAMCO

 

Tremendous talent pool in the attendees, presenters and hosts. Learned much after hours as well as in-sessions.

~ Jim Lies
Infrared Predictive Maintenance

 

As a newcomer to the IR community IR/INFO has allowed a giant step from limited knowledge of the industry and the industry leaders to a feeling of being a member of the IR professional community.

Thanks for the great opportunity and looking forward to IR/INFO 2005.

~ William S. Cook
Visual IR-FX

 

An extremely enlightening experience.

I came to IR/INFO for the 5 short courses. These struck my interest and fit into the expectations of my IR program. I expected to be bombarded with semi-sales information with all the other sub-presentations. This, I have experienced in many expos/infos/programs.

What I found was 25 of the most informative and question raising topics presented in a manner not for self gain, but for group gain.

IR/INFO makes you feel like a fraternity brother rather than a gain seeking professional, though both are accomplished.

~ Michael E. Hubbs
Charleston CPW

 

No matter how much you already know about thermography, not how much experience you have, you will learn something new at this conference that will help you become a better thermographer.

~ Clint Cox
Eastman Chemical

 

The experience was very informational. The range of topics discussed and the knowledge of the presenters and the Infraspection Institute staff was significant.

The whole atmosphere of the conference was friendly and exceedingly professional.

The willingness of experts in their fields to share.

~ David Atkins
Pro-Active Consulting

 

Refresher courses were good. After a while in this industry knowledge becomes wisdom. It is always good to re-address the foundation of the knowledge.

Small venue brings about a family atmosphere. Good to catch up with old friends.

~ Harley Denio
Oregon Infrared

What They Said Before...

Friends, I would like to thank the both of you for inviting me to speak at IR/ INFO 2003. I look forward each year to attending so that I can interact and learn new ideas from old friends and also make new ones. Each year that I attend IR/INFO I always come back to Con Ed with new ideas and techniques that I can put into practice in my infrared inspections.

I also share this information with various other groups who have an interest. I guess this is the reason my company allows me to attend each year. I also want to thank the both of you for being such good friends. You are always there when I come across problems that I don't have an answer for, it is very reassuring. As I told Paul Grover (YODA), "I'm not an expert but I know where I can get an answer". Thank you for the hospitality you showed my family and I.

- Tom Frail
Consolidated Edison

 

I want to take this oportunity to thank you and your families for a very well run conference/symposium you did a wonderful job. And this is comming from a person who hates conferences/symposiums, it both informative and enjoyable.

- Michael Yochelson
Brams Electric, Inc

 

I'm thrilled to see the I2 IR/INFO conference back on the infrared landscape. The variety and scope of presentations mean there is something of interest for every Thermographer. See you next year!

~ Larry Davis

 

This has been a great learning experience for me, being the very first time to attend the Infraspection Symposium. I have learned more from this than from both Level I and II classes. Presentations were very informative, learned some "tricks" about IR scanning, and our exhibitor gave me more than enough info to take back to our facility. Hope to see you all next year if not sooner.

~ Ruben Balmaceda
Intel Corporation, Arizona


2001 IR/INFO one of the most diversified in presentations with new technology and new ideas.

I/R is changing and advancing, new applications are constantly being found and this comes from more people involved, learning and doing I/R and at IR/INFO this is being shared. I would like to see a group feedback 9-10 months after IR/INFO on anything learned on ideas sprung from (INFO) that were taken back to your job (company) tried, implemented or even shared.

The exhibitor show was very well organized with very knowledgeable people, this was a friendly group that was easy to visit and discuss with new equipment. Not once did I hear one group bad mouthing another and this was refreshing. It is nice to see all attending to be going in the same direction to further all in a positive direction.

~ Art Grosch
Intel Corporation, Arizona

 

Something for everyone. Interesting and informative for the first time novice to the experienced pro. The networking opportunities alone were worth the price of admission.

~ Paul Miller
Dominion Virginia Power

 

You may have been to the rest, but now it is time to get back to the best! IR/INFO 2001 far exceeded my expectations an d is the "premium" IR Conference to attend in the industry.

~ Craig Shepherd
Detroit Edison

 

IR/INFO: 1st conference attended, excellent range of subject coverage with all presentations providing new and/or better Thermographer methods and reasoning skills. Found the diversity, professionalism and kindred spirit of the attendees to be almost, (if not as much) value as the presentations. About the IR/INFO Exhibitors: Enjoyed meeting and listening to their presentations.Thank you..

~ Mike Sharlon

 

I thought that everything went smoothly. No hitches. If there were any, they were transparent. Everyone acted professional and shared info freely. The atmosphere was friendly and informative. Great job guys. Welcome back.

~ Harley Denio

 

IR/INFO is the most informative information seminar that I have attended. The presentations and information presented was very helpful and useful.

~ Bruce Williams
Intel Corporation

 

Thank you! To have the best of the best. Together was the highlight of my career! And to have grandpa Grover back only completes the event. We truly are a family. Thanks again.

~ Dick Toth
Level III

 

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  • Reliability Engineers
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