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20/10/2026 EngineeringUK publishes first social impact report
A new report published by EngineeringUK highlights the progress being made towards a more diverse engineering and technology workforce.
19/10/2026 Amentum to support critical infrastructure and platforms under new engineering services framework
Amentum has joined a five-year Babcock International Group Engineering Services Framework to support nuclear, marine, land, aviation and mission systems for the UK Armed Forces at home and abroad.
16/10/2026 ABB to modernise hydropower complex
ABB has been selected by Statkraft to modernise the 184 MW Vikfalli hydropower complex in western Norway, with work covering three power stations and five generating units.
16/10/2026 First monopile successfully installed at OranjeWind offshore wind farm
The OranjeWind project has successfully installed the first monopile in the Dutch North Sea. This marks a significant milestone for the offshore wind project, which is a joint venture between RWE and TotalEnergies.
15/10/2026 Nexxis Technology acquires BladeBUG, expanding global wind energy inspection capabilities
Nexxis Technology, a global leader in robotic inspection and remote visual inspection solutions, has announced the completion of its acquisition of BladeBUG, the UK-based robotics company renowned for its advanced wind turbine blade inspection technology.
14/10/2026 Real-time non-destructive testing of film packaging seals: early detection of the smallest defects
Every year, billions of products are sealed in film packaging. This packaging must be reliably leakproof, especially in regulated sectors such as in the medical and food industries.
13/10/2026 IMI secures major contract
IMI has been awarded a new contract to supply a wireless vibration monitoring solution for a major refinery operator in Oman with the aim of reducing unplanned downtime.
12/10/2026 MISTRAS Group accelerates AI and digital innovation strategy
MISTRAS Group Inc, a global leader in technology-enabled industrial asset integrity and laboratory testing solutions, is accelerating its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy as part of a broader effort to advance innovation and transform the company’s deep industry expertise, decades of integrity data and expanding digital capabilities into smarter, more actionable intelligence.
09/10/2026 Baker Hughes extends service agreement
Energy technology company Baker Hughes has announced an award from Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) for the provision of comprehensive lifecycle services supporting turbomachinery equipment at its liquefaction plant in Bonny Island, Nigeria.
08/10/2026 AI-supported visual inspection system
Quality control is under more pressure than ever before. It must operate flexibly, precisely and economically.
08/10/2026 Verasonics announces international patent grants for advanced ultrasound transceiver technology
Verasonics Inc, a leader in research ultrasound, has announced patent grants in Canada, China, Israel, Japan and Korea for its ultrasonic transceiver architecture, with a related application pending in Europe.
07/10/2026 SBG’s new IMU
BG Systems has introduced the latest generation of its Pulse-40 OEM, an ultra-compact, tactical-grade inertial measurement unit (IMU) designed for demanding defence, aerospace and autonomous applications.
07/10/2026 Inspection camera for enhanced industrial environment inspections
Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business and market leader in non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions, has introduced Mentor Zoom, its latest pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera system.
06/10/2026 QuantumDiamonds to set global standard for next-generation chip inspection
QuantumDiamonds GmbH (QD), one of Europe’s fastest-growing semiconductor equipment companies, has announced the closing of a €91 million (approximately £78.2 million) funding round to scale production of its quantum-based semiconductor inspection technology.
06/10/2026 AI-powered acoustic testing system
The Resoniks QCFlex is a standalone system that is said to integrate seamlessly anywhere in-line to detect structural defects in manufactured parts after any process.
05/10/2026 EFNDT publishes clarification on ASNT 9712 and ISO 9712 certification in Europe
The European Federation for Non-Destructive Testing (EFNDT) has published an official communication concerning the ASNT 9712 certification program and its relationship to ISO 9712 certification in Europe.
02/10/2026 Innovate UK investing to advance materials innovation
Innovate UK is investing £2 million in 23 feasibility studies to accelerate advanced materials innovations across key UK growth sectors.
01/10/2026 Yorkshire Water expands predictive condition monitoring programme
Yorkshire Water, a UK company, is significantly expanding its predictive condition monitoring programme as part of its AMP8 investment.
30/09/2026 HTSL Group welcomes new team member
HTSL Group is continuously expanding its capabilities to ensure clients receive the highest tier of regulatory guidance and has announced Luke Stocks as the newest addition to its specialist team.
29/09/2026 Webinars on manufacturing-induced imperfections
The Engineering Integrity Society has announced a series of five free-to-attend webinars that will explore the consequences of manufacturing-induced imperfections on the structural integrity and functional performance of engineering assets.
28/09/2026 Advanced imaging from Tracerco improves confidence in subsea pipeline inspection
Tracerco’s Discovery system is proving to be a significant advancement in subsea non-intrusive inspection technology. Claimed to be the world’s first subsea computed tomography (CT) scanner, Discovery was developed by global industrial technology company Tracerco for offshore pipeline and riser inspection.
28/09/2026 PCN confirms availability of TFM certification as a technique within ultrasonic testing
The total focusing method (TFM) has now been formally incorporated into the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing’s (BINDT's) PCN ultrasonic testing (UT) certification framework.
25/09/2026 Warwick set to inspire next generation of engineers with STEM Racing Centre of Excellence
The University of Warwick has been named Motorsport Valley’s first STEM Racing Centre of Excellence in a new partnership with STEM Racing, Maaden and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, which was announced at the Aston Martin Technology Campus (AMRTC) on 1 July 2026.
24/09/2026 Thermal imaging of a Southwest China photovoltaic base solves major O&M challenges
China is investing in photovoltaic (PV) installations at a rapid pace and becoming a core market, holding more than 40% of global capacity. While the future of PV power generation is promising, the industry faces significant challenges: intermittency, output fluctuations, poor accuracy, high operational risks and the inefficiencies that come with traditional operations and maintenance (O&M). All of these barriers risk hindering industry development.
23/09/2026 CorrosionRADAR’S monitoring solution selected to support Dow’s Alberta project
CorrosionRADAR’s data-led corrosion under insulation monitoring solution has been selected to help protect critical insulated assets at Dow’s latest Path2Zero expansion project in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada, to support asset integrity throughout construction and operations.
22/09/2026 Highland OS team is growing
Highland OS Group has announced that Dean McShea has been appointed as its new Operations Coordinator.
22/09/2026 CorrosionRADAR receives highly commended recognition for ‘Technology Innovation of the Year’ at Oil & Gas Saudi Awards 2026
CorrosionRADAR, a provider of enterprise corrosion under insulation (CUI) monitoring solutions, has won highly commended for ‘Technology Innovation of the Year’ at the Oil & Gas Saudi Awards 2026.
21/09/2026 AI-driven thermal cameras
Ensuring grid reliability while minimising downtime is a critical challenge for modern utilities.
18/09/2026 Accurate remaining wall thickness estimation using the Innerspec MRUT sizing guided wave inspection technique
Guided waves have been used for many years to find defects where there is no direct access to the area of interest, such as in the inspection of corrosion under pipe supports (CUPS).
17/09/2026 Oceaneering secures Petrobras contract for ROV services offshore Brazil
Oceaneering International Inc (Oceaneering) has announced that its Brazilian subsidiary, Marine Production Systems do Brasil LTDA (MPS), has won a contract from Petróleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) to deliver remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services offshore Brazil.
17/09/2026 Laser distance sensors
Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has enhanced its non-contact laser distance sensor portfolio with two new models: a new version of the optoNCDT ILR3800-100 with IO-Link, as well as a new version of the optoNCDT ILR104x that offers an increased measuring range up to 150 m.
16/09/2026 Verret Marine acquires SailPlan
Verret Marine has acquired the technology and assets of SailPlan, a maritime monitoring platform originally developed for cruise, naval and commercial fleet applications. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
15/09/2026 ROSEN improves classification and reporting of pinhole anomalies without changes to inspection execution
The ROSEN Group has extended its RoCorr MFL-A service portfolio with MFL-A Plus, following feedback from pipeline operators on classification consistency and reporting of pinhole anomalies in routine inspections.
15/09/2026 Althen expands partnership with Jewell Instruments
UK-based Althen has announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Jewell Instruments. With this new agreement, Althen becomes the official Sales Partner for Jewell Instruments in France and the United Kingdom.
14/09/2026 Novel NDE test-rig delivers multiple benefits for Safran
Coventry-based NDE Clarke Pitchline has developed a novel multi-purpose electro-pneumatic test-rig for the highly accurate end-of-line testing of critical control assemblies and valves for fighter and trainer jets.
11/09/2026 Menu-directed inspection templates
Providing a glimpse into the future of automated engine maintenance, Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business and market leader in non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for industrial inspection, and GE Aerospace have announced the deployment of new, automated menu-directed inspection (MDI) templates for GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B engine borescope inspections that will help deliver a new level of standardisation and automation to the inspection process.
10/09/2026 Gastops validates ChipCHECK
Gastops Ltd, a global provider of intelligent condition monitoring solutions for aerospace and defence applications, has announced the successful validation of its next-generation debris analysis technology, ChipCHECK, for use in conjunction with Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, on the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine, the engine that powers the Lockheed Martin F‑35 Lightning II.
10/09/2026 Ionix receives royal seal of approval for NDT innovation
The King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation has recognised the pioneering ultrasonic sensing technologies developed by Ionix Advanced Technologies, shining a national spotlight on the vital role that non-destructive testing (NDT) innovation plays in improving the safety, reliability and resilience of critical infrastructure worldwide.
09/09/2026 Radar level meter
The introduction of Hikmicro’s flagship LRG10 series radar level meter is accelerating the company’s expansion within the global instrumentation market.
08/09/2026 BINDT publishes report on requirements for acceptance of automated decision-making in NDT, SHM and CM
BINDT has announced the publication of the report from the Workshop on Requirements for Regulatory, Insurance and Legal Acceptance of Automated Decision-Making in NDT, SHM and CM Technologies, which was held in May 2025.
08/09/2026 Hikmicro highlights strategic value of acoustic imaging in automotive manufacturing
Hikmicro is emphasising the growing role of acoustic imaging technology in automotive manufacturing, where compressed air inefficiency, pneumatic instability and leaks can quietly undermine production performance and energy efficiency, as well as process consistency.
07/09/2026 Rolls-Royce announces new manufacturing plant in Derby
The success of Rolls-Royce in developing a homegrown small modular reactor (SMR) business is delivering long-term employment and vital skills for the UK, with the announcement that Rolls-Royce SMR plans to open a new £12m manufacturing development centre in Derby.
04/09/2026 LNG carrier combines ABS smart maintenance notations
GasLog has become the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping company to receive a combined set of advanced machinery health monitoring (MHM) notations from ABS, the classification society, marking another step towards condition-based maintenance replacing traditional fixed overhaul schedules.
03/09/2026 BAM opens living lab for safe hydrogen networks in Europe
The German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) has opened a new living lab for hydrogen networks at its Test Site for Technical Safety near Baruth/Mark (Brandenburg), Germany.
02/09/2026 Treon wins Red Dot Award
Treon, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-native smart industry solutions has announced that its Industrial Node X vibration sensor has received the Red Dot Award 2026: Product Design, one of the world’s most prestigious international recognitions for design excellence.
01/09/2026 Bristol-founded Perceptual Robotics secures millions to expand wind turbine technology
Perceptual Robotics, a wind turbine inspection and maintenance technology company founded by three University of Bristol students, has secured more than £4 million in funding so far this year.
28/08/2026 Ashtead Technology acquires Seadraulics
Ashtead Technology, a leading subsea technology solutions provider to the global offshore energy sector, has announced its acquisition of Australian-based company Seadraulics.
27/08/2026 PEC system for in-field corrosion inspection
ETher NDE has announced the launch of BonPEC, an innovative pulsed eddy current technology (PECT) solution designed to transform corrosion detection and monitoring for insulated and coated assets.
26/08/2026 NDT Group celebrates apprentice and trainee qualifications, strengthening team capabilities
The NDT Group has announced that three of its apprentices and trainees have recently achieved industry-recognised qualifications across three different non-destructive testing (NDT) disciplines, a significant achievement that underlines the company’s ongoing commitment to developing talent from within.
25/08/2026 Gamma ray source projector
Industrial gamma radiography has evolved significantly since the early days of radiographic ‘fishing pole’ systems, yet human error remains the primary cause of radiation-related accidents.
