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17/05/2024 Fast in-line X-ray systems
VCxray by VisiConsult is expanding its Pro line X-ray system portfolio with two fast in-line inspection solutions: the Pro FI and Pro FI Giga.
16/05/2024 Trinity acquires Valcoustics
Trinity Consultants, a Dallas-headquartered environmental consultancy, has acquired Valcoustics Canada, a Toronto-based acoustical engineering firm.
15/05/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS announces online platform for selecting optimal machine vision components for imaging systems
Teledyne FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions (IIS) has announced SightBase, an advanced software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that accelerates the design-in cycles for imaging systems and reduces customer spending.
14/05/2024 Ultrasonic data analytics software
Testia has released version 4 of the ultrasonic testing (UT) data analytics software NDTkit UT.
13/05/2024 Omron releases K7DD-PQ Series
Omron has recently launched the K7DD-PQ Series, an advanced motor condition monitoring device designed to automate the detection of abnormalities in manufacturing sites.
10/05/2024 NSAN welcomes National Endeavour launch by government
National Skills Academy Nuclear (NSAN) has welcomed the government’s unveiling of the ‘National Endeavour’, reaffirming the UK’s steadfast commitment to nuclear deterrence.
09/05/2024 Dürr NDT supports bringing Astranis satellites into orbit
Astranis is building small, low-cost telecommunications satellites to connect the four billion people on Earth who currently do not have access to the internet.
08/05/2024 Consultation launched to support radical change in the education and training of engineers and technicians in the UK
The National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) has launched a major new consultation to help establish a consensus on the engineering and technology knowledge, skills and behaviours needed in the future, along with the systems, cultures and policies required in the UK to deliver these.
07/05/2024 MoniRail funding win
University of Birmingham spin-out MoniRail has been awarded a prestigious contract by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Innovate UK.
03/05/2024 Girth weld inspection system
A mainstay girth weld inspection solution for over a decade, the PipeWIZARD iX automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) system has been optimised to redefine pipeline weld joint assessments.
02/05/2024 BINDT appoints Deputy CEO
The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) has announced the appointment of Corinne Mackle in the role of Deputy CEO with immediate effect.
01/05/2024 Acoustic imagers
FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced the expansion of its versatile Si-Series of acoustic imaging cameras with three models in the new Si2 family, designed for detecting compressed air leaks, specialty gas leaks, mechanical faults and partial discharges: the Si2-Pro, Si2-LD and Si2-PD.
30/04/2024 Worldsensing’s remote vibration monitoring device
Worldsensing has launched its newest wireless sensor, the Vibration Meter.
30/04/2024 Thermal by FLIR powers new ruggedised mobile phone and assisted reality wearable solution
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced two new Thermal by FLIR products with collaborators Blackview and RealWear.
29/04/2024 Air Power East’s secret weapon against leaks
Air Power East, a family-run business with over 30 years of experience as a premier distributor of Atlas Copco, specialises in providing high-quality compressed air systems to various industries across East Anglia.
29/04/2024 Pragma appoints new Managing Director for Asset Management Services
Pragma has announced a significant leadership transition at Pragma’s Asset Management Services.
29/04/2024 ABB introduces Ability SmartMaster
ABB has launched ABB Ability SmartMaster, a comprehensive asset performance management platform for verification and condition monitoring of instrumentation and field devices in the water, wastewater, chemical, oil & gas and other industries.
26/04/2024 SKF’s TraX Monitor
SKF claims it is pushing the boundaries of automotive safety with its latest breakthrough: the TraX Wheel End Monitor.
26/04/2024 AgileNDT chosen supplier for Blue Origin’s NDT reporting software
AgileNDT has announced a strategic partnership with Blue Origin, a pioneer in aerospace technology.
25/04/2024 Oceaneering carries out first integrated onshore remote operations scope in Brazil
Oceaneering has announced that its Subsea Robotics segment has achieved a new milestone, successfully completing its first onshore piloting of a remotely operated vehicle from an onshore remote operation centre in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
25/04/2024 Condition monitoring for dissolved gas analysis
Doble Engineering, a provider of power grid diagnostic solutions, has announced its collaboration with Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH (MR), a leader in global energy technology.
24/04/2024 TBM online monitoring and diagnosis system
China Railway Engineering Equipment Group Co Ltd (CREG) has announced the research and development of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Component Conditions Online Monitoring and Diagnosis System (TOMD), an integration of the manufacturing experience of more than 1000 TBMs and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
24/04/2024 X-ray image processing and evaluation software
VCxray by VisiConsult, a global leader in X-ray inspection solutions, has unveiled its latest software solutions, VC.acquire and VC.review, which now serve as the bedrock of the x.OS platform.
23/04/2024 Dual thermal-visible camera for mobile devices
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has introduced the FLIR ONE Edge, a wireless dual thermal and visible camera system for mobile devices.
23/04/2024 Dexon Technology expands reach with launch of European subsidiary
Dexon Technology plc, a global advanced in-line inspection technology provider, has announced the official launch of Dexon Technology Europe GmbH. Based in Stutensee, Germany, the new subsidiary, a European centre of excellence for in-line inspection, is expected to boost Dexon’s expansion into Europe.
22/04/2024 Development of a universal NDE data interface for the rail industry
Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods can be used to diagnose the condition of rail infrastructure and vehicles and thus help to optimise maintenance.
22/04/2024 SKF’s new wireless sensor
SKF has expanded its portfolio of condition monitoring solutions with the SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1-EX sensor solution.
19/04/2024 CUI risk monitoring system
CorrosionRADAR, a leader in providing corrosion monitoring solutions, has announced the launch of its latest solution, CorrosionRADAR: LR.
18/04/2024 Energy-harvesting wireless sensor platform
Prylada, a company providing end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for intelligent asset monitoring, has launched a new product for wireless condition monitoring with advanced low-power capabilities.
17/04/2024 End of life for Gekko Rev A and B
In a commitment to transparency and keeping its valued customers informed, Eddyfi Technologies has announced the immediate discontinuation of the Gekko Rev A and B instruments.
16/04/2024 Total versatility: flexible test station with cobot
Manually checking the quality of components or products in industry is labour intensive for employees and also prone to errors.
15/04/2024 New oil condition monitoring kit
Tan Delta Systems has launched its SENSE-2 oil condition monitoring kit, providing data about machine oil quality.
15/04/2024 BS EN ISO 9712 requirements for Product Technology
BS EN ISO 9712 mandates that all conditions for certification shall be met before the issue of certification to the aspirant PCN candidate by the certification body (BINDT). Requirements are such that the aspirant PCN candidate shall have successfully completed an approved course of training, satisfied the requirements for practical industrial experience and demonstrated their theoretical knowledge and practical ability within a relevant PCN certification examination.
12/04/2024 Dean Group announces leadership transition
Dean Group has announced an important strategic shift as part of its leadership succession plan. Effective from July 2024, Pulkit Ahuja will take up the role of Managing Director, succeeding the retiring Graham Stubbs.
11/04/2024 Nikon’s AI Reconstruction draws on deep learning to deliver faster, clearer CT scans
Nikon’s Industrial Metrology Business Unit (IMBU) has released AI Reconstruction, an innovative 3D computed tomography (CT) reconstruction software solution powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that lifts the traditional trade-off between scan speed and image quality.
10/04/2024 UE Systems launches OnTrak Wireless
UE Systems, a developer of ultrasonic detection instruments and solutions for maintenance and reliability, has unveiled its latest innovation, the OnTrak Wireless system.
09/04/2024 Flyability announces UT probe payload for Elios 3 in partnership with Cygnus
Flyability, a market leader in confined-space drones, has announced a new ultrasonic thickness measurement (UTM) payload for its flagship drone the Elios 3.
08/04/2024 Digital microscope camera
Evident’s DP75 digital microscope camera is said to break new ground in microscopic imaging.
05/04/2024 Rottneros improves reliability with sensors from SPM
Following years of successful implementation of measurement equipment from SPM Instrument, Swedish pulp development and production specialist Rottneros placed an order last summer for 100 Airius wireless vibration sensors to monitor the mechanical condition of motors, pumps and fans in the pulp mill.
04/04/2024 Screening Eagle takes group structure to next level to scale growth with strong market focus
Screening Eagle Group is embarking on a strategic journey to refine its operations and organisational structure, aiming at providing an even better customer experience.
03/04/2024 Subsea grout integrity assessment system
TSC Subsea has launched ART GUIDE (Acoustic Resonance Technology Grout Underwater Inspection Delivery), an innovative solution that the company claims is set to revolutionise the assessment of grouted connections on offshore structures.
02/04/2024 Klarian launches AI energy solution
UK-based Klarian, an innovator in pipeline technology, has released details of its transformative artificial intelligence (AI) solution, which has the potential to dramatically reduce carbon emissions associated with critical national infrastructure.
28/03/2024 Oceaneering selected by Defense Innovation Unit to test and develop unmanned undersea vehicle prototype
Oceaneering International Inc, based in Houston, Texas, USA, has announced that its aerospace and defence technologies (ADTech) business segment has been awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), a US Department of Defense organisation, for the development and testing of the Freedom autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) as a potential large displacement unmanned undersea vehicle (LDUUV) prototype for the US Navy’s Programme Office for Advanced Undersea Systems.
27/03/2024 TWI invests in cutting-edge NDT equipment
Further investment in cutting-edge non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment has enhanced TWI’s offering in advanced ultrasonic inspection.
27/03/2024 Jacobs awarded UK Ministry of Defence research and technology contract
Jacobs has been selected to supply research and technology services to the UK’s naval nuclear propulsion programme.
26/03/2024 Jacobs supports innovative nuclear reactor developer in France
Jacobs has been selected to support Naarea, a French start-up that is developing a new nuclear power reactor, by assisting with nuclear safety as well as several engineering disciplines, including control and instrumentation, mechanical and process.
26/03/2024 EM&I establishes new base in Brazil
EM&I has announced a significant milestone in its journey: the establishment of a new base in Brazil.
25/03/2024 Materials Integrity Centre opened at TWI Middlesbrough
A new engineering hall has been opened at the Teesside Advanced Manufacturing Park (TAMP), Middlesbrough, UK, as part of the wider Materials Integrity Centre European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) project.
25/03/2024 Engineering Council negotiating UK-USA MRA on professional engineering qualifications
Following last summer’s announcement by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of an agreement to work towards mutual recognition of professional qualifications in engineering, delegates from the UK and the USA met in London in early February for further discussions.
22/03/2024 GM’s tyre and wheel vibration monitoring system
General Motors (GM) has filed a patent for a system that will be able to detect and monitor vibrations in the wheels and tyres of a vehicle.
