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19/03/2025 Vibration measurement kit
PCB Piezotronics (PCB) is introducing Model 300A31 end-of-line testing kit, the company’s first bundle for integration into automated subsystem testing.
19/03/2025 Setra Heby invests in online system
Swedish Setra Heby sawmill is now in the process of introducing online monitoring of its two reducers from sawline supplier Linck.
18/03/2025 Serco Rail Technical Services secures PCN accreditation
Serco Rail Technical Services (SRTS) has successfully achieved PCN accreditation for the provision of ultrasonic axle testing (UAT) and running rail training.
18/03/2025 Siemens launches Simocode M-CP
Siemens has launched Simocode M-CP, a motor management product series tailored for motor control centres (MCCs) that complements the existing Simocode portfolio.
17/03/2025 Embedded vision camera
The uEye XS from Embedded vision cameraGmbH weighs only 12 g and with a size of just 26.4 × 23 × 21.7 mm it fits into almost any application.
14/03/2025 BCM-W wireless bearing monitoring
Thordon Bearings has unveiled a new wireless propeller shaft bearing wear measurement system that marks a significant advancement in hull and propeller shaft condition monitoring.
13/03/2025 Metrology-grade 3D scanner
Creaform, a business of Ametek Inc and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, has announced the latest advancements to its HandySCAN 3D|MAX Series.
12/03/2025 ANYbotics and Createc collaborate to revolutionise nuclear facility inspections
ANYbotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robotics, has collaborated with Createc, a specialist in robotic applications for nuclear decommissioning, to transform the nuclear industry through advanced robotic inspections.
11/03/2025 Megger launches world-class predictive maintenance solutions in the UK and Ireland
Megger, a leading provider of electrical measurement and monitoring solutions, has announced the launch of Megger Industrial Reliability in the UK and Ireland.
10/03/2025 Multi-million-pound investment to fast-track fusion fuel development
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)’s £200 million Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) programme has announced a series of significant steps to advance fusion energy development.
07/03/2025 BES Group welcomes new MD of Europe
Ending 2024 with the news of ECH-Groep, its first acquisition in mainland Europe, was a significant milestone for BES Group and signalled the beginning of an exciting, planned growth outside of the UK and Ireland.
06/03/2025 Honour for Brunel Innovation Director
Brunel University of London’s Professor Tat-Hean Gan has been named as a Distinguished Fellow of the International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration (IIAV).
05/03/2025 Intelligent sensor platform revolutionises monitoring of critical infrastructure
In view of the growing importance of the safety of critical infrastructure, especially bridges, continuous monitoring of sensitive areas is becoming increasingly important.
04/03/2025 Wabtec to acquire Evident’s Inspection Technologies division
The acquisition of Inspection Technologies will expand offerings for Wabtec’s existing customers in the rail, mining and industrial sectors.
03/03/2025 Altrad completes acquisition of Stork’s UK business
Altrad has announced that it has completed the purchase of Stork TS Holdings Limited, which holds the Stork UK group of companies.
28/02/2025 Apave Group consolidates presence in Italy with acquisition of CND Service
Apave, an international group with over 150 years of experience specialising in the management of technical, environmental, human and digital risks, has announced the acquisition of CND Service, an Italian company specialising in non-destructive testing (NDT) and skills certification.
28/02/2025 Detection Technology launches expanded flat-panel detector portfolio for global sales
Detection Technology, a global leader in X-ray detector solutions, has announced the worldwide availability of its expanded X-ray flat-panel detector portfolio, now featuring over 60 products.
28/02/2025 Creaform redefines online experience with new website
Creaform, a business of Ametek Inc and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, has announced the launch of its completely redesigned website.
27/02/2025 Surface pressure control solutions centre
Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, has inaugurated its new purpose-built surface pressure control (SPC) headquarters and manufacturing centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
27/02/2025 Foerster receives DAkkS accreditation for its calibration laboratory
Institut Dr Foerster GmbH & Co KG has announced that it has been granted DAkkS accreditation for its calibration laboratory.
27/02/2025 Appeal from the British Institute of NDT’s Composites Group
Do you want to help shape the future of NDT of composites? If so, BINDT invites you to become a member of its Composites Group.
26/02/2025 Deadline to participate in IAEA ISEMIR-IR survey extended
In order to strengthen the safety of workers in industrial radiography, last year the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) launched a global survey to determine the best course of action to improve the Information System on Occupational Exposure in Medicine, Industry and Research: Industrial Radiography (ISEMIR-IR) and to meet the requirements of users, such as non-destructive testing (NDT) service providers.
26/02/2025 Wave Dynamics opens new office
Wave Dynamics Acoustic Consultants, a leading firm specialising in acoustic consultancy, noise, dust and vibration monitoring and environmental noise consultancy, has announced the opening of a new office in Cork, Ireland.
25/02/2025 Wagon wheelset condition monitoring
A wheelset intervention support tool that uses predictive artificial intelligence (AI) to identify problems before they lead to damage and disruption is being trialled by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) and freight operators in the UK.
25/02/2025 Mesofocus X-ray tube
Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business and world leader in non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for industrial inspection, is now offering a Mesofocus X-ray tube for optional integration with its Phoenix V|tome|x C450 computed tomography (CT) systems.
25/02/2025 ROSEN USA invests in expansion of Ohio technology facility
Driven by growth in the energy sector and having found a perfect location, ROSEN USA has announced the expansion of its facility in Gahanna, Ohio, part of the greater metropolitan area of Columbus, Ohio, USA. The official ribbon cutting ceremony took place on 14 November 2024.
24/02/2025 AWE launches third STEM Returners programme
AWE and STEM Returners are partnering for a third time to continue their drive to help science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals return to work after a career break.
24/02/2025 Alfa Laval introduces sensing and control unit for diaphragm valves
The Alfa Laval ThinkTop V55 marks an evolution of hygienic diaphragm valve sensing and control units for the hygienic industries, especially the pharmaceutical, biotech and next-generation food industries.
24/02/2025 Acoustic camera
Sonotec GmbH has unveiled the latest innovation in its product portfolio: the Sonascreen 2 acoustic camera. With this camera, Sonotec is claiming to be setting a new standard in terms of hardware, performance and ease of use.
21/02/2025 NDT software platform
Creaform, a business of Ametek Inc and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, has announced the release of VXintegrity 3.0, which introduces new key functionalities that will help perform oil & gas infrastructure fitness-for-service (FFS) evaluations.
20/02/2025 OEMS provides hazardous material services using computed radiography
Orion Enviro Marine Services (OEMS) in Freeport, Bahamas, was founded in 2014 and is a leading provider of hazardous material services for marine insurers, shipping lines, pharmaceutical manufacturers, industrial contractors and ship repairs.
19/02/2025 Dodge Industrial unveils Optify Breather
Dodge Industrial Inc has announced the expansion of Optify, its Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution for complete powertrain condition monitoring.
18/02/2025 V-MO monitoring service receives Innovation Endorsement
Asahi Kasei Engineering’s V-MO monitoring service for ocean vessel motors has received the Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions from ClassNK, an internationally recognised third-party certification body.
17/02/2025 Portable digital X-ray detectors
With the new D-DR series of robust flat-panel detectors for industrial radiography, Dürr NDT aims to continue to offer the best possible digital radiography (DR) technology.
14/02/2025 Bilfinger selection adds further offshore expertise to floating wind consortium
Bilfinger, a leading industrial services provider, has been appointed by Cerulean Winds to join the alliance of companies developing the Aspen, Beech and Cedar floating offshore wind farms, which collectively will generate 3 GW+ of renewable green energy.
13/02/2025 Wireless steam trap monitoring device launched
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has launched a new ATEX-compliant wireless steam trap monitoring device for steam trap status monitoring in steam piping equipment.
12/02/2025 Vibration monitoring solution kits
FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced the release of the FLIR SV88 and SV89 vibration monitoring solution kits, which help monitor critical equipment by continuously analysing vibrations, detecting faults and alerting the operator to potential defects and future problems.
11/02/2025 Best practices for CUI monitoring released
A new set of best practices created specifically for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries has been released, providing guidance on the deployment, usage, inspection strategies and maintenance of corrosion under insulation (CUI) monitoring systems.
10/02/2025 SKF and DMG Mori join forces
SKF has teamed up with machine tool manufacturer DMG Mori to use SKF’s Insight super-precision bearing system to push the performance of machine tool spindles, while maintaining or improving their reliability.
07/02/2025 PD&MS Group wins multi-million-pound EPCm contract with INEOS FPS
PD&MS Group, an Aberdeen-based leading engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) and operations and maintenance (O&M) company, has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract by INEOS FPS for the provision of engineering, procurement, construction and management (EPCm) services.
06/02/2025 University of Huddersfield and TWI partner on strategic R&D
A mutual aspiration to generate engineering and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions that deliver real-world industrial impact has led to the formation of two new Innovation Centres by first-time partners the University of Huddersfield and TWI Ltd, namely the Precision Engineering Innovation Centre and the Applied Artificial Intelligence Innovation Centre.
05/02/2025 Remote train fleet monitoring
A programme of work to fit engine remote condition monitoring (RCM) on Porterbrook’s Class 170 fleet operated by Northern, an investment that is helping to drive performance and reliability improvements, has reached completion.
04/02/2025 BES Group expands into Europe with ECH-Groep acquisition
BES Group has announced that ECH-Groep is joining its growing business.
03/02/2025 Competence centre develops solution for early detection of harmful water ingress in critical infrastructure
We know it from car journeys, among other things: again and again, you see damage to the fabric of bridge structures.
31/01/2025 Petasense unveils Vibration Mote Model 4
Petasense, a provider of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions for predictive maintenance, is proud to announce the upcoming launch of the Vibration Mote Model 4 (VM4), the latest advancement in wireless condition monitoring sensors.
31/01/2025 Elomatic launches maritime platform
Elomatic’s launch of Aura coincides with the maritime industry negotiating the twin challenge and the opportunity presented by the energy and digital transitions.
31/01/2025 RWE expands solar footprint in UK and launches industry-leading Solar Developer’s Charter
RWE, a leading power generator in the UK, has announced the start of construction of a further four of its solar projects in the UK.
31/01/2025 Adaptix announces Sempre partnership
Low-power 3D X-ray imaging specialist Adaptix Ltd (Adaptix) has signed a distribution agreement with The Sempre Group (Sempre) to supply its award-winning non-destructive testing (NDT) technology in the UK and Ireland.
31/01/2025 Kaefer UK & Ireland awarded gold for the third year running
For the third year, Kaefer UK & Ireland has announced that it has been awarded gold-accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme.
30/01/2025 RES acquires Sulzer Schmid
RES, a global independent renewable energy company and services provider, has announced the acquisition of Sulzer Schmid (Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories AG).
