News
19/04/2018 Agility NDE announces partnership with Proceq and Abbey Spares
Serving the Scottish and Irish NDT markets, Agility NDE is focused on providing unparalleled service and local support throughout these regions and is kicking off 2018 with a new partnership working with Proceq and Abbey Spares Ltd in Scotland.
18/04/2018 Variohm EuroSensor’s application customised sensors bring cost and performance benefits for OEMs
Variohm EuroSensor delivered its one millionth customised sensor in December 2017. The Towcester-based sensor and transducer specialist has steadily expanded its in-house design and manufacturing service, which is complemented by a comprehensive standard product range as well as distribution partnerships with leading global sensor component suppliers.
17/04/2018 Silverstone Park welcomes start of Silverstone Experience project and drive for new engineers
Silverstone Park has welcomed the start of The Silverstone Experience (TSE) Centre project – officially launched by its Royal Patron, His Royal Highness Prince Harry – for its support in encouraging young people to enter careers in high-tech engineering.
16/04/2018 ASF Metrology to acquire CMM business from Nikon Metrology
Nikon Metrology has announced that ASF Metrology intends to acquire Nikon Metrology’s coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) business. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place in about two months.
13/04/2018 Global non-destructive testing equipment market forecast to 2024
The global non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment market is expected to reach US$12,353.37 million by 2024, from US$6,700.00 million in 2016, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% in the forecast period from 2017 to 2024, according to a new report from Research and Markets.
12/04/2018 TWI signs Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi Aramco
TWI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of a wider collaboration between the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, commonly known as Aramco, and British business. The MoU was one of several agreements forged at the UK-Saudi CEO Forum, which was held in London on 8 March 2018 and aimed to promote bilateral business and cooperation between the two countries.
11/04/2018 Optical gas imaging camera guidebook available from FLIR
FLIR Systems has published a new guidebook that provides informative tips to enable engineers and scientists to get the most out of their optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras.
10/04/2018 North Star Imaging UK offers free X-ray scan to new customers
Throughout the month of April, North Star Imaging UK (NSI UK) is offering a free X-ray CT scan to all new customers in the UK and Ireland. The product for scanning must be possible with the X5000™, a 240 kV system available at NSI UK with standard deliverables to be included.
09/04/2018 Electrical Testing announces official status as registered apprenticeship provider
Bolstering its position as a responsible leader in the highways electrical contracts industry, BINDT Corporate Member Electrical Testing Ltd (ETL) has officially been granted government approval as a registered apprenticeship provider.
06/04/2018 Wood secures framework contract on new UK nuclear power project
Wood has secured a framework agreement to provide technical assistance for a project to build a new nuclear power station in the UK.
05/04/2018 Successful workshop on NDT requirements for marine composites
This year saw the fourth NDT requirements workshop run by the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT). The Workshop on NDT Requirements for Marine Composites took place on 27 February 2018 at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, UK.
04/04/2018 Dawn of a new era for Lavender International
The end of March marked the end of an incredible era for Lavender International NDT, but also the dawn of new beginnings, as Dave Lavender retired from the business after over 40 years in the non-destructive testing (NDT) industry. His departure is a historic milestone for the company, with no members of the Lavender family now remaining in the business for the first time since it was established.
03/04/2018 Young Scottish apprentice is icon of engineering
A talented young engineer has been named as the Best of British Engineering at the prestigious Semta Skills Awards 2018 in London.
