News
21/07/2026 Ned Marine launches flying drone and subsea ROV inspection services for NDT
Dutch non-destructive testing (NDT) specialist Ned Marine is expanding its inspection capabilities with the introduction of NDT drone services.
20/07/2026 Hendrickson unveils Watchman
Hendrickson, based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, has launched its new Watchman advanced wheel-end sensor system, a technology the company claims will help fleets take a meaningful step towards predictive maintenance.
20/07/2026 Pipe screening system
Guided Ultrasonics has introduced the latest generation of its GUL Wavemaker® pipe screening system, developed specifically for advanced guided wave testing (GWT) of pipelines.
17/07/2026 Intertek appointed by Santos to provide essential asset integrity and NDT solutions
Intertek, a leading total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, has announced that it has signed a multi-year contract with Santos for the provision of inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT) and asset integrity management support services across its Australian assets.
17/07/2026 Underwater ultrasonic thickness gauge
Cygnus instruments has announced that its new underwater ultrasonic thickness gauge is on the horizon, offering a remarkable leap forward from its predecessor.
16/07/2026 Gastops launches FluidSIGHT
Gastops, a provider of intelligent condition monitoring solutions, has announced the launch of FluidSIGHT, a real-time oil condition monitoring system designed to provide continuous insight into engine health across marine and industrial applications.
15/07/2026 Oceanscan opens state-of-the-art Aberdeen facility to support offshore demand across UK and Europe
Oceanscan Group has officially opened its new Aberdeen facility in Dyce, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion across Scotland, the UK and Europe.
15/07/2026 ROV-deployed AUT tool
Sonomatic has launched the i-Claw, a robotic, remotely operated vehicle (ROV)-deployable system designed to perform I-tube weld inspections on subsea assets.
14/07/2026 Rail freight monitoring
Given that railways are a central component of global trade, one particular challenge is the early detection of damage to freight cars.
13/07/2026 UTEX Scientific announces acquisition of PA-CAT Inc
UTEX Scientific, a leading developer of advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) software, instrumentation and automated inspection systems, has announced the acquisition of PA-CAT Inc, an innovative phased array corrosion analysis technology company, from Holloway NDT & Engineering Inc.
13/07/2026 Portable ultrasonic inspection platform
Eddyfi Technologies has announced the commercial release of Cypher, a powerful new portable ultrasonic inspection platform built to deliver faster, clearer and more confident inspections in the world’s most demanding environments.
13/07/2026 JetSoft announces breakthrough offline AI agent for waste reduction and quality control
JetSoft has announced the launch of ARQ, a pioneering offline artificial intelligence (AI) agent designed to transform how organisations explore, understand and act on their inspection and manufacturing data.
10/07/2026 More efficient quality assurance for 3D printed components in the aviation industry
As part of the SONRISA project, the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Germany is developing innovative methods to assess the quality of metal 3D printed components more quickly, reliably and cost-effectively.
09/07/2026 Hand-held thermal imagers
FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has reaffirmed its commitment to continuous improvement by releasing two new thermal imaging spot temperature cameras: the FLIR TG268 and TG298.
09/07/2026 QD deploys failure analysis technology at leading Taiwan semiconductor test house
QuantumDiamonds GmbH, a Munich-based pioneer in quantum sensing-based semiconductor testing, has announced the successful deployment of its QDm.1 system at Integrated Service Technology (iST) in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
09/07/2026 Silveray to showcase groundbreaking digital X-ray film at Materials Testing 2026
Silveray, a UK deep-tech innovator in X-ray imaging technology, will be exhibiting at Materials Testing 2026 on Stand D17 at The International Centre, Telford, on 8-9 September.
08/07/2026 SCA Obbola upgrades with vibration sensors
SPM has received a major order from SCA Obbola to deliver the advanced and multi-functional online system, Intellinova Parallel EN, for the PM2 kraftliner machine.
08/07/2026 X-ray and computed tomography system
Nikon Corporation (Nikon) has launched the VOXLS 20 C 225, the latest addition to its VOXLS X-ray computed tomography (CT) product line-up.
07/07/2026 Voith expands partnership with Axia
Voith Hydro has signed a contract with Axia Energia to modernise the synchronous condensers at the Recife II Substation in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Brazil. The project includes a digital and technological upgrade of electrical, mechanical and instrumentation systems originally installed in the 1980s.
06/07/2026 Apave Group accelerates development in rail sector with acquisition of DEKRA Rail by subsidiary CERTIFER
Apave, a leading international group specialising in technical, human, environmental and digital risk management, has announced the acquisition of DEKRA’s rail activities, covering testing, laboratory services and certification.
06/07/2026 Automated ultrasonic marine riser integrity management
Marine risers are among the most critical assets in offshore oil & gas operations, forming the vital connection between subsea systems and surface facilities.
03/07/2026 New research aims to detect hidden defects in aircraft, nuclear plants and 3D printed metals
A new £5 million UK research programme is aiming to help engineers detect hidden defects in critical infrastructure, from aircraft components to nuclear power systems.
02/07/2026 Reliability in Swiss hydropower
Hydropower operators are under increasing pressure to deliver flexibility as electricity systems absorb more intermittent generation.
02/07/2026 HausBots and Sutro Group complete scaffolding-free UT inspection at Cemex facility
HausBots, a Birmingham-based manufacturer of wall-climbing robotic inspection platforms, has completed an ultrasonic testing (UT) campaign on a rotary kiln at Cemex's Rugby plant in partnership with Sutro Group, industrial inspection specialists in the UK and Europe.
01/07/2026 Bilfinger strengthens skills pipeline at Hinkley Point C with NDT apprenticeship programme
Bilfinger has reinforced its commitment to developing the next generation of inspection professionals through its non-destructive testing (NDT) apprenticeship programme at Hinkley Point C, with the latest intake of 12 new apprentices appointed to the project.
30/06/2026 Mactech Energy Group appoints Darran Atter as Development Manager
Mactech Energy Group has announced that it has welcomed Darran Atter to the team as Development Manager.
29/06/2026 Chemetall strengthens footprint in Asia-Pacific with new application laboratory in Vietnam
Chemetall, the surface treatment global business unit of BASF Coatings, has opened its first application laboratory in the southern province of Tây Ninh (formerly Long An), near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
26/06/2026 PTS Group supports safety and certification for global heavy lifting company
PTS Group, an established family firm and non-destructive testing (NDT) company based in Stafford, is working with Mammoet, a major engineered heavy lifting and transport company, headquartered in the Netherlands, to ensure safety, certification and compliance.
25/06/2026 Rolls-Royce welcomes landmark contract with UK Government for delivery of small modular reactors
Rolls-Royce has welcomed the announcement that Rolls-Royce SMR has signed a landmark contract with Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) that paves the way for the design and delivery of the first small modular reactors (SMRs) in the UK.
24/06/2026 2026 Salary Survey highlights continued salary growth for professionally registered engineers and technicians
The Engineering Council has partnered with The Engineer on its annual Salary Survey, which has now been published.
23/06/2026 Labquip NDT invests to upgrade UK headquarters
Labquip NDT is investing £300,000 in its Stroud, UK, headquarters, a facility that will soon host several technical upgrades, calibration laboratories and facilities for UK customer sectors, including aerospace, medical and healthcare, oil & gas, metal fabrication and many other sectors that require expert non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment.
23/06/2026 IEV Group and CorrosionRADAR partner to expand continuous CUI monitoring capability in Southeast Asia
IEV Group and CorrosionRADAR have announced a strategic partnership to support corrosion under insulation (CUI) monitoring and asset integrity programmes for insulated industrial infrastructure across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Brunei, Vietnam and Thailand.
23/06/2026 Engineering and technology careers could unlock £1 billion for women’s earnings
This International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), EngineeringUK has released new estimates highlighting the potential for women to increase their earnings through careers in engineering and technology.
22/06/2026 Hosokawa Alpine launch
Blueserv, the service brand of Hosokawa Alpine, has introduced isa.guard, an innovative tool for predictive maintenance developed after over 30 years of experience and the monitoring of more than 1000 machines worldwide.
22/06/2026 Polytec to showcase precision non-contact measurement technology at Materials Testing 2026
Polytec, a global leader in optical measurement technology since 1967, will be exhibiting at Materials Testing 2026, bringing live demonstrations of its latest innovations in laser doppler vibrometry and optical 3D surface metrology to engineers and researchers across the UK.
19/06/2026 Carestream NDT wins gold and silver Stevie Awards in 2026 American Business Awards
Carestream NDT, a worldwide provider of digital radiography solutions for non-destructive testing, has been named the winner of two Stevie Awards: a Gold Award in the ‘Business-to-Business Products’ category and a Silver Award in the ‘Achievement in Product Innovation’ category at the 24th Annual American Business Awards.
18/06/2026 Improving reliability in the energy sector
As Africa shifts towards renewable energy, ensuring a reliable and affordable supply of power is more important than ever.
18/06/2026 Argyll Ruane enhances eddy current training and examination capability
Argyll Ruane has enhanced its eddy current testing (ET) of welds capability through targeted investment in new samples as well as the refurbishment of current training and examination samples, improving consistency, technical robustness and alignment with industry requirements.
17/06/2026 New IET report highlights urgent need for greater disability inclusion in engineering and technology
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has published a new report identifying the barriers facing disabled people in engineering and technology, calling for sector-wide action to build more accessible and equitable workplaces.
16/06/2026 Salerno hosts signing of landmark agreement between Certing and the UK Engineering Council
Certing and the Engineering Council (UK) have formally signed a new Admissions Pathways Agreement designed to strengthen professional mobility and collaboration between the engineering professions in Italy and the UK.
16/06/2026 Bowyer Engineering celebrates 80 years
On St George’s Day 2026, Bowyer Engineering Ltd celebrated 80 years of business, a proud milestone. Reaching eight decades is no small achievement and it has only been possible due to the dedication of its staff, the loyalty of its customers and the strong values that have guided the company since 1946.
15/06/2026 NDT apprentice success for Tru-Tec NDT
NDT apprentice Bradley Nortcliffe of Tru-Tec NDT has successfully completed his end-point assessment, achieving a grade distinction and becoming the first apprentice enrolled on Lavender International’s scheme to qualify in alternating current field measurement (ACFM).
15/06/2026 BINDT inspires next generation at 2026 NAEE events
As part of its science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach programme, this spring BINDT once again exhibited at a series of National Apprenticeship and Education Events (NAEE) across the UK, engaging with students, educators and industry representatives to highlight the diverse and exciting opportunities available within these fields.
12/06/2026 TSC Subsea awarded multi-year flexible pipes inspection contract
TSC Subsea has been awarded a multi-year contract with a major operator for the subsea inspection of insulated flexible pipes in the pre-salt region offshore Brazil.
11/06/2026 Delta XD expands Zeiss partnership with HandsOnMetrology agreement
Delta XD Limited has further strengthened its partnership with Zeiss, announcing its appointment as an official HandsOnMetrology partner for the UK and Ireland.
11/06/2026 Strategic collaboration announced
XGS Energy (XGS), a developer of next-generation geothermal power systems, and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, have announced a strategic collaboration and initial order for Baker Hughes’ engineering services to advance XGS’s planned 150 MW geothermal project in New Mexico, USA.
10/06/2026 Axess Group secures inclusion of GWUT in frame agreement with Equinor
Axess Group has secured the inclusion of guided wave ultrasonic testing (GWUT) in its existing frame agreement with Equinor, an international energy company.
10/06/2026 Bluetooth technology optimises operations
While perhaps not such a well-known use case as audio streaming, Bluetooth technology is increasingly being relied on by global industrial facilities to reduce downtime, improve visibility into day-to-day operations, enhance productivity and support smarter maintenance strategies.
09/06/2026 Effective PCN communication and feedback
BINDT has an active presence on social media, particularly LinkedIn, with many useful discussions taking place around certain PCN Scheme requirements and processes.
08/06/2026 UTM students awarded full sponsorship
A delegation of seven students, together with their advisor, Ts Dr Mohd Khairul Afzan Mohd Lazi from the Faculty of Civil Engineering (FKA), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), has been fully sponsored by the Sakura Science Exchange Programme, an international initiative organised by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), to travel to Kyoto, Japan.
