Materials Technology Institute

The Materials Technology Institute, founded in 1977, is a unique, not-for-profit technology development organization representing private industry. It sponsors projects focused on both developing new technology and transferring existing knowledge to day-to-day practice. Practical, generic, nonproprietary studies are conducted on the selection, desi... gn, fabrication, testing, inspection, and performance of materials of construction used in the process industries. The scope of work includes evaluation of metallic, and non-metallic materials, optimum design applications, fitness-for-service, mechanical integrity and life cycle determinations, and economic factors affecting performance of vessels, tanks, piping and other components. Through membership and networking within MTI, companies can access solutions to nonproprietary problems of major concern to the process industries. Members can capitalize on the extensive expertise of member company representatives, leverage their technology investment by participating in the direction and results of MTI projects, and use of MTI's books, reports, software and video training programs immediately as needed. Benefits to member companies are increased plant integrity, reliability and profitability. More information about MTI can be found through the following links:Read More