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08/12/2023 Sonomatic and AUAV achieve operational authorisation from CAA
In a stride towards the future of aerial technology, AUAV and Sonomatic have announced that they have received an Operational Authorisation from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
07/12/2023 Teledyne FLIR innovates sensitive uncooled thermal camera drone payload with Skydio
USA-based Skydio recently introduced the Skydio X10 drone, featuring a customised Teledyne FLIR Boson+ thermal camera module.
06/12/2023 Shell partners with C3 AI
Shell has joined forces with C3 AI, a leading enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) application software company, to take predictive maintenance to the next level.
05/12/2023 Element acquires Filton Systems Engineering
Element has taken a significant step in advancing its capabilities in the digital engineering and aerospace sectors through the acquisition of Filton Systems Engineering (FSE), a distinguished aerospace engineering and testing services firm with notable hydrogen capability.
04/12/2023 Ashtead Technology signs rental agreement with Reach Robotics
Ashtead Technology has signed a rental agreement with Reach Robotics, an Australian-based manufacturer of industry-leading all-electric robotic arm solutions for inspection-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).
01/12/2023 Micro-Epsilon assists MAHLE Engine Systems in measuring thickness and warp of metal strip materials
MAHLE Engine Systems Kilmarnock, a supplier of aluminium tin bi-metal and sinter (copper/bronze) bi-metal coils to MAHLE Bearings plants globally, has chosen the thicknessGAUGE system from Micro-Epsilon to measure the thickness of strip materials.
30/11/2023 Wilcoxon’s ultra-low-power embedded accelerometer
Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies, an Amphenol company, has released the LVEP050-TO5 ultra-low-power accelerometer designed to be embedded into wireless vibration sensors and other battery-powered vibration measurement applications.
30/11/2023 Sensonics secures JOSCAR certification
Condition monitoring specialist Sensonics has announced that it is fully registered on the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR).
30/11/2023 Teledyne FLIR introduces Lepton 3.1R
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced the release of its much-anticipated Lepton 3.1R, said to be the world’s first radiometric thermal camera module with a 95° field of view (FOV), 160 × 120 resolution and a scene dynamic range of up to 400°C.
30/11/2023 Low-speed sensor for wind power turbines
Effective monitoring of low-speed rotating industrial applications, such as wind power generation, is a critical requirement, especially given the continued expansion of ‘greener energy’ alternatives.
29/11/2023 Light Structures teams up with DNV
DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Light Structures AS, a supplier of fibre-optic condition monitoring systems, to cooperate in the development of new methodologies and solutions at the intersection of structural health monitoring and digital twin functionalities.
29/11/2023 Innovative cross-party five-point plan launched to grow engineering and technology apprenticeships for young people
Former Labour and Conservative ministers Lord Knight and Lord Willetts, with support from charity EngineeringUK, have launched an ambitious new five-point plan for growing and sustaining engineering and technology apprenticeships for young people.
29/11/2023 KCF adds machine health optimisation platform
KCF Technologies, a pioneering force in the field of machine health optimisation, has announced the acquisition of its 23rd patent, reinforcing its position as an industry leader in innovative solutions for machine health monitoring.
29/11/2023 Evident Corporation appoints new CEO and COO
Evident Corporation (Evident) has announced the appointment of William Wesley ‘Wes’ Pringle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Hiroyuki Yoshimoto as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
29/11/2023 L&H Industrial releases digital monitoring system system
L&H Industrial has launched Asset IQ, a digital machine monitoring system and control software.
28/11/2023 X-ray leader upgrades software for improved customer service and reduced costs
JME, a market leader in manufacturing and supplying precision X-ray inspection systems for the non-destructive testing (NDT) industry, recently upgraded to the latest version of K8LV from Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS).
27/11/2023 Oil condition monitoring system
Spectrolytic has developed a robust and affordable range of oil condition monitoring systems that give users meaningful and understandable real-time data of the same parameters and in the same units as are commonly received from oil laboratory analysis.
24/11/2023 TSC Subsea and SubseaRobotix bring combined expertise to Nigeria’s subsea inspection market
TSC Subsea has announced a strategic partnership with SubseaRobotix, a leading name in the field of subsea deployments, to deliver an innovative, client-focused and solution-based approach to subsea engineering and structural integrity in the Nigerian market.
23/11/2023 Balluff adds IP69K photoelectric sensors
Four new sensors have now increased the Balluff BOS R254K portfolio from four to eight.
22/11/2023 50 years of Bilfinger UK: a legacy of growth and diversification
In a world where longevity stands as a testament to excellence, Bilfinger is celebrating 50 years of remarkable growth, countless milestones and enduring success.
21/11/2023 New condition monitoring package
USA-based McLanahan has developed a condition monitoring program to help customers keep an eye on the health of their machines.
20/11/2023 CGM celebrates 65 years in design and manufacture of NDT equipment
CGM CIGIEMME SpA is celebrating its 65th anniversary of business activity, which marks the company’s legacy as one of the global leaders in delivering technological excellence and cutting-edge non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for various industries, including aerospace, railway, automotive, oil & gas and steelmaking.
17/11/2023 ABB to provide economic support to Well Done Foundation to tackle orphan oil and gas wells
ABB will provide financial support to the Well Done Foundation, a non-profit organisation that tackles the massive environmental problem of millions of leaking orphan oil and gas wells across the USA.
16/11/2023 Fluke buys Azima DLI
Fluke Reliability, a division of Fortive, has announced that it has acquired Azima DLI, a Washington-based company.
15/11/2023 IMechE Level 3 Services supports Earthmill Maintenance to bring ultrasonic testing services in-house
In a strategic move to elevate their operations, Earthmill Maintenance Ltd and Natural Generation (soon to be merged) welcomed Nathan Bate, IMechE’s experienced Level 3 Consultant, to provide bespoke training on the fundamentals of ultrasonic testing (UT) to technicians at their facilities in Harrogate, UK.
14/11/2023 Geospace Technologies awarded $5.7m contract
Geospace Technologies Corporation has announced a $5.7 million (approximately £4.7 million) contract with an international seismic contractor to deliver a significant number of specialised geophones designed for vibration monitoring in rugged environments.
13/11/2023 Element strengthens position as testing provider of powders for additive manufacturing
Element has achieved a significant milestone in additive manufacturing with the approval of its laboratory in Antwerp, Belgium, by GKN Aerospace Sweden AB, a renowned aerospace technology leader.
10/11/2023 Origins of microcracks in galvanised high-performance steels discovered: BAM research improves safety of car parts
The Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) has gained new insights into the origin of liquid metal embrittlement (LME) of steels.
09/11/2023 Doble’s latest addition to Calisto
Doble Engineering Company, a leader in power grid diagnostic solutions, has announced the expansion of its Calisto Condition Monitoring Platform with the Calisto N1.
08/11/2023 Sonomatic welcomes new General Manager for Europe and Africa
Sonomatic Limited has welcomed Charles Loader to its team in the role of General Manager for Europe and Africa.
07/11/2023 NPL and Rolls-Royce SMR partner on automated monitoring for nuclear small modular reactors
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and Rolls-Royce SMR have partnered on a new project to investigate safe automated reactor operation for nuclear-powered small modular reactors (SMRs).
06/11/2023 Rockwell signs deal with Everactive
Rockwell Automation, one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced its partnership with California-based Everactive, a leader in wireless and battery-less condition monitoring solutions for industrial customers.
03/11/2023 Inductosense to develop cost-effective thickness monitoring solution for subsea operations
DeepStar has awarded a project to Inductosense to advance the company’s patented WAND technology to enable subsea data collection, titled: ‘Low-Cost Thickness Sensors for Subsea Applications’.
02/11/2023 MISTRAS Group announces major leadership transition
MISTRAS Group Inc, a leading ‘one source’ multinational provider of integrated technology-enabled asset protection solutions, has announced a series of key leadership transitions that promise to guide the company into its next phase of growth and innovation.
01/11/2023 BINDT gains Ofqual recognition
The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) has received authorisation from the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) to provide end-point assessments (EPAs) for non-destructive testing (NDT) apprenticeships.
31/10/2023 Sonomatic and Geo Oceans
Sonomatic and sister company Geo Oceans have collaborated closely with a key global oil & gas operator for several years to develop a new entirely remote approach for performing ballast tank, cargo oil tank and hull envelope inspections.
31/10/2023 SynSense advances neuromorphic audio processing
Xylo Audio 3 is based on the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)’s 40 nm CMOS logic low-power process and is able to deliver real-time ultra-low-power audio signal processing capabilities while reducing chip costs.
31/10/2023 RSK Group acquires engineering and energy transition expert PD&MS
PD&MS, a specialist engineering services company operating within the energy transition, conventional energy, low carbon and renewables sectors, has been acquired by RSK Group, a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions.
31/10/2023 Intertek revives CAPCIS brand
Intertek, a leading total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, has announced the revival of the CAPCIS brand, leveraging its global reputation as a leading authority in corrosion and materials assurance and honouring this specialist team’s 50-year legacy that started in 1973 at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST).
31/10/2023 EngineeringUK launches new five-year strategy to enable engineering and technology to thrive
Not-for-profit organisation EngineeringUK has announced that it is entering a new strategy period, which will set the direction of the organisation over the next five years.
31/10/2023 Novosound Kelpie solves critical inspection challenge
Dave Hughes, CEO and Co-Founder of Novosound and Matt McInnes, Applications Specialist, recently spent a few days in Greece with Atom Group’s technical arm, Newtron Technologies, collaborating on implementing a pioneering and inventive inspection solution of defence equipment on board a submarine, which before now seemed impossible given the available technologies in Greece, concerning local physical assets and defence infrastructure.
30/10/2023 System measures strain, temperature and vibration
Researchers in China have shown how measurements of strain, temperature and vibration can be made simultaneously on a single optical fibre.
30/10/2023 Dürr NDT CR scanners first choice for Scandiflash flash X-ray systems
Scandiflash is a global leader in low- and medium-voltage flash X-ray systems with hundreds of systems installed in more than 30 countries, which are used in a variety of research and development environments.
30/10/2023 ZF introduces connect@rail for the Turkish railway sector
ZF is further strengthening its position in Turkey’s railway business with a new customer project for its digital condition monitoring (CM) system connect@rail.
30/10/2023 End of active life for Eddyfi products
Due to several critical components reaching obsolescence and the unpredictability in the supply of parts, Eddyfi Technologies has announced that the RMS product family and RScan DCP have reached the end of their active life (EOAL), effective immediately.
30/10/2023 Estonian Railways on track for change
Estonian Railways is set to electrify and digitise the entire network by 2028 for efficient and sustainable transport, but how do you bring a 150-year-old railway company into the future?
27/10/2023 Nikon strengthens X-ray digital inspection solutions with Avonix Imaging
Nikon Americas Inc, the USA subsidiary of Nikon Corporation (Nikon), has purchased the USA company Avonix Imaging LLC (Avonix), which since 2015 has been a strategic X-ray computed tomography (CT) equipment manufacturing partner to Nikon Industrial Metrology Business Unit (IMBU).
26/10/2023 Seek Thermal enters the condition monitoring market
Seek Thermal Inc, a producer of thermal imaging technology, has introduced the Seek Guardian Series: an all-in-one thermal monitoring solution for early fire detection, condition monitoring and process control.
25/10/2023 Vibrant Corporation investment facilitates expansion and increased production
Advantage Capital, a leading impact investing firm, has announced a $3.35 million (approximately £2.72 million) investment in Vibrant Corporation, a non-destructive testing (NDT) technology company.
24/10/2023 Embraer launches new system for Executive Jets
Embraer Services & Support has launched a next-generation version of its aircraft health analysis and diagnosis (AHEAD) system, which can help airlines and other customers monitor their aircraft for potential maintenance issues before they break or present critical problems.
