Duplex Stainless Steel and its applications in Strategic Sector On April 26, 2018 At “Vivanta by Taj”, Begumpet, Hyderabad

A one-day event was held at Hotel Vivanta by Taj on 26th April 2018 at Hyderabad on “Duplex Stainless Steel And Its Application In Strategic Sector”. This event was organized by ISSDA and IIM Hyderabad Chapter under the aegis of Nickel Institute and MIDHANI. More than 70 participants participated in the programme from various sectors of defence, nuclear, aerospace and other divisions along with OEMS and stainless-steel manufacturers. Chief Guest if the event an eminent Scientist and Director General Naval Systems and Materials, Dr Samir V Kamath, gave the key note address. Dr D K Likhi, CMD MIDHANI in his inaugural address emphasized the need to understand more about duplex stainless steel and its properties to find new applications in defence and other related applications. Main Speaker of the Even Mr. Gary Coates, Manager Market development and Technical from Nickel Institute in his presentation covered technical and practical aspects of duplex stainless steel in production, fabrication and end use. His presentation was well appreciated by audience and many technical queries were satisfactorily answered. During the day other technical presentations from scientist community and industry were presented on various aspects of duplex stainless steels on processing, welding, pipes and tubes and flat products. In his vote of thanks Mr. VRS Murthy from Indian Institute of Metals Hyderabad Chapter thanked all the speakers and participant for a successful event.