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25/05/2023 PCB accelerometers operating after six years on weather satellites
In 2016, PCB Piezotronics Inc supplied Lockheed Martin with accelerometers for use on the GOES-16 weather satellite from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
24/05/2023 FourJaw powers manufacturing sustainability with new energy monitoring update
FourJaw has expanded its award-winning manufacturing analytics platform with an energy monitoring capability aimed at promoting sustainable manufacturing practices and reducing energy costs.
23/05/2023 SpotSee launches SpotBot 4G Plus
SpotSee, a global provider in supply chain indicators that protect products against damage and ensure supply chain integrity, has launched the SpotBot 4G Plus, the newest iteration of the connected recorder that monitors impact, temperature, humidity and location of a shipment.
22/05/2023 New chair for EngineeringUK
EngineeringUK has announced the appointment of Iain Conn as its new Chair.
19/05/2023 IFM vibration diagnostics
With the new VSE9xx diagnostic modules from IFM Electronic, vibration monitoring and analysis can be carried out directly in the field, eliminating the need to route signals from accelerometers back to the control panel.
18/05/2023 New factory building for Hamamatsu Photonics to meet growing demand for opto-semiconductor devices
Hamamatsu Photonics plans to construct a new factory at its Shingai factory site located in Hamamatsu City, Japan, to increase the overall production capacity in the post-processing (dicing, assembly and inspection) of its opto-semiconductor devices.
17/05/2023 Nuclear Rainbow Forum launched to make sector more inclusive and welcoming
Jacobs and the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have pioneered a new initiative to make the nuclear industry more inclusive and welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community.
16/05/2023 Harman and ProteanTecs collaborate
ProteanTecs, a global provider of deep data analytics for advanced electronics, and Harman, an automotive technology company and subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, have collaborated to advance a new approach to predictive and preventative maintenance of vehicle electronics.
15/05/2023 Researchers explore chamber at Great Pyramid of Giza using Screening Eagle ultrasonics
Screening Eagle’s ultrasonic inspection technologies and software have recently been used by scientists from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Munich, Germany, as part of an international research project at the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt, helping them to make significant findings.
12/05/2023 RDI’s Iris Explorer Spot payload
A new camera-based solution, the Iris Explorer payload for Spot, combines the mobility and automation of Spot with vibration analysis Motion amplification technology.
11/05/2023 Eddyfi Technologies appoints Senior Vice President, Global Sales
Eddyfi Technologies has announced the appointment of John Tourlas as Senior Vice President, Global Sales.
10/05/2023 QSigma chooses high-speed compact 3D laser profile scanner
QSigma GmbH, a supplier of optical measurement solutions for industrial applications, has chosen 3D laser profile scanners from Micro-Epsilon for use on its Spring Measurement Solution (SMS), a measurement system for precise 3D measurement of coil springs and other manufactured components.
09/05/2023 Trimble introduces module
Trimble has released the Trimble 4D Control (T4D) version 6.4 software and an add-on monitoring module for automated and semi-automated rail monitoring.
05/05/2023 New inspection procedure with thermography and artificial intelligence optimises wind turbine energy yields
The Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) and the Marburg-based start-up Latoda have developed a novel method to increase the energy yield of wind turbines.
04/05/2023 RWE to invest in new Onshore Wind Service Centre in South Wales
RWE has made a further commitment to investment in South Wales with the opening of a new £350,000 Onshore Wind Service Centre.
03/05/2023 Schaeffler buys French condition monitoring specialist
Schaeffler is buying the French condition monitoring specialist Eco-Adapt SAS to strengthen its position in the field of digital predictive maintenance and to expand its industrial portfolio.
02/05/2023 Wireless sensors for lifelong monitoring of aircraft
Wireless sensors as thin as human hair will be integrated into composite materials and embedded in aerospace components to monitor the condition of parts from manufa
28/04/2023 James Fisher Renewables and TÜV SÜD support Taiwan offshore wind farm
James Fisher Renewables (JF Renewables), a trusted technical and operations solutions provider to the offshore renewables industry and a part of James Fisher and Sons, has partnered with TÜV SÜD to provide engineering consultancy and project management services to Foxwell on the Taiwan Power Company Offshore Wind Farm Phase II (TPC Offshore Phase 2) in Changhua, Taiwan.
28/04/2023 RWE and Ferrovial team up on offshore wind in Spain
Ferrovial, a sustainable infrastructure and mobility company, and RWE, a world-leading renewables player, have agreed on a partnership to analyse the joint development, construction and operation of floating offshore wind projects off the Spanish coast.
27/04/2023 Sparrows offers comprehensive drilling services to UK market
The oil & gas sector has faced a tumultuous few years.
27/04/2023 Report from the Aerospace Workshop on Technique Validation and Standards
The BINDT Aerospace Workshop on Technique Validation and Standards took place on 4 October 2022 at GKN Aerospace, Bristol, UK, and intended to provide the background to technique validation and also describe the current practices for some key industries, including aerospace, civil nuclear and naval/marine.
26/04/2023 New Balluff code reader offers IO-Link
Balluff claims that its new Ident sensors stand out from the crowded market of code readers with the inclusion of IO-Link.
25/04/2023 New horizon for the UKTA
As of 1 April 2023, the UK Thermography Association (UKTA) is now a standalone association and all ties with the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) have been severed.
24/04/2023 Elevāt, HydraForce and Tan Delta joint effort
HydraForce, a manufacturer of hydraulic values, manifolds and electrohydraulic systems, Tan Delta Systems, a manufacturer of real-time oil quality monitoring sensors and systems, and Elevāt, a provider of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-connected machine applications, aim to help eliminate the most common causes of off-highway machine downtime.
21/04/2023 TRAC Energy sole UK distributor for flexible piping system
Vipo, a specialist in developing and manufacturing rubber-based thermal, fire and corrosion protection products for global markets, has selected TRAC Energy Ltd to be its sole UK distributor for its Elastopipe and Firestop passive fire protection (PFP) product ranges.
20/04/2023 Improved bandwidth of new acoustic camera range yields big savings for energy-intensive industries
The Teledyne FLIR range of acoustic imaging cameras, which consists of the Si124, Si124-PD and Si124-LD, now offers an improved bandwidth range for detecting compressed air leaks in industrial settings.
19/04/2023 New hardware platform and focus on usability bring high order intake
Despite the tense procurement situation, machine vision company IDS expects a positive turnover development and growth of 15% for the 2023 financial year.
18/04/2023 Nanoprecise prevents unexpected downtime
Frost & Sullivan has researched the artificial intelligence (AI)-based predictive maintenance industry and, based on its analysis, has recognised Nanoprecise Sci Corp (Nanoprecise) with the 2022 North America New Product Innovation Award.
17/04/2023 CAN Group secures significant contract award for integrity and inspection services
CAN Group has announced the award of a significant contract with a leading oil & gas operator for the provision of integrity management and inspection services.
14/04/2023 Terma launches new digital vision for the future
Terma has launched a new digital universe, enabling customers to supervise their surveillance and mission systems.
13/04/2023 Award to Jacobs under UKAEA Fusion Industry Programme
Jacobs will use funding from the Fusion Industry Programme, run by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to create a liquid lithium testing facility at its Technology & Innovation Centre at Birchwood Park, Warrington, UK.
12/04/2023 Peak NDT launches new website and branding
Peak NDT has announced the launch of its new website with updated branding and a streamlined product range.
11/04/2023 AES makes overseas acquisition
UK-based AES Engineering Ltd has further increased its reliability services and product offering in North America by acquiring a controlling stake in Datum RMS, a reliability company, for an undisclosed sum.
06/04/2023 Bridge closures and expensive renewals could be avoided through state-of-the-art testing methods
The load-bearing capacity of existing bridges has so far been analysed with static calculations based on old plans.
05/04/2023 EngineeringUK releases new report on engineering in higher education
Charity EngineeringUK has released an extensive new research report, titled: ‘Engineering in higher education’, which explores the number, characteristics and outcomes of engineering and technology students in higher education (HE) in the UK.
04/04/2023 Rail Safety and Standards Board to use AI
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) in the UK has partnered with the University of Sheffield to develop a tool that will help to predict low-adhesion track conditions using artificial intelligence (AI).
03/04/2023 Artificial intelligence speeds up automated battery anode overhang analysis using X-ray CT
Inspection and analysis of anode overhang in lithium-ion battery (LiB) cells may be carried out automatically, precisely and consistently using 3D X-ray scanning and computed tomography (CT) during their mass production, where short inspection cycle times are key.
28/03/2023 New investment in ultrasonic testing equipment at Lavender International
Lavender International NDT has rolled out new equipment from manufacturers Sonatest and GB Inspection Systems for its ultrasonic testing courses internationally.
27/03/2023 Creaform opens new repair centre to cover EMEA region
Creaform, a business unit of Ametek Inc and worldwide leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, has announced the opening of its new 660 m2 repair centre, situated adjacent to its France office based in Fontaine (close to Grenoble).
24/03/2023 Jacobs to plan dismantling of Soviet-era nuclear reactors
A consortium comprising Westinghouse Electric Spain, Jacobs and the Lithuanian Energy Institute has been selected to plan dismantling and waste management at the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (INPP) in Lithuania.
23/03/2023 Successful technology evaluation for SubTera
Between June and December 2022, SubTera contracted ESR Technology, an industrial engineering, safety and risk specialist organisation, to conduct an independent evaluation of Pi, SubTera’s corrosion under insulation (CUI) and moisture detection sensor.
22/03/2023 Yeltech’s position sensor
Yeltech has introduced a position sensor that it claims provides accurate, power-efficient and robust measurements without interference from noise, dust, colour or direct or indirect light.
21/03/2023 Applus+ achieves 1.5 million operational hours without lost time incident
Applus+ is a global company with a footprint in over 70 countries, employing in the region of 25,000 people.
20/03/2023 Process monitoring for press-hardening production lines from AP&T
When metal manufacturer AP&T needed an automated solution to monitor the heat distribution during the shaping and pressing of vehicle parts, it turned to Termisk Systemteknik.
17/03/2023 New Cygnus service centre and sales representative company in USA
Cygnus has announced that it is collaborating closely with High Tech Supplies Inc, a leader in providing high-quality and advanced technology products to the non-destructive testing (NDT), welding and safety sectors, for both the sales and service of Cygnus Instruments’ products in the USA.
16/03/2023 Real-time OEE tracking made available to all manufacturers
FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics, a fast-growing tech start-up, has released its next-generation machine data monitoring platform, incorporating real-time overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) functionality.
15/03/2023 Solutions for Rivian R1T and R1S electric vehicles
Tenneco has been selected to provide intelligent suspension and anti-vibration performance materials solutions for USA-based electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive.
14/03/2023 New standard for matrix array ultrasonic testing
In response to a growing demand for matrix array ultrasonic testing (MAUT) standards, ASTM International has recently published ASTM E3370-22, titled: ‘Standard practice for matrix array ultrasonic testing of composites, sandwich core constructions and metals used in aerospace applications’.
13/03/2023 Queensgate’s NanoCeramic sensors
UK-based Queensgate Instruments is providing a NanoCeramic series of sensors to offer nanoscale precision for demanding environments such as ultra-high vacuum up to 10–10 torr and a range of temperatures from cryogenic at –193°C to 150°C.
10/03/2023 Brookes Bell acquires industry-leading tribology consultancy
Brookes Bell, a leading multi-disciplinary technical and scientific consultancy to the maritime industry, has announced the acquisition of Neale Consulting Engineers, a leading provider of tribology consultancy services.
