News
30/04/2020 Supply chains and COVID-19
The Royal Academy of Engineering and its partners across the National Engineering Policy Centre are working to support government by helping to identify potential future shortages and bottlenecks across critical supply chains in the coming months.
24/04/2020 Lavender develops bespoke marine composite course tailored to meet industry needs
Composite material in marine applications has been used for several decades. Its cost-effective, lightweight properties provide excellent durability, a higher level of resistance to corrosion and improved efficiency for long-lasting performance. To date, composites have been utilised for a variety of components and structures within the marine industry, including work boats, leisure craft, racing yachts, super yachts and powerboats. Yet, unlike most other engineering sectors, there is currently no standard tailored towards marine composite inspection that outlines mandatory certification requirements for individuals performing non-destructive testing (NDT) on marine structures.
23/04/2020 Phased array flaw detector
OmniScan instruments are recognised globally as the benchmark for portable phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) due to their power, reliability and ease of use. The new OmniScan X3 flaw detector elevates the standard with innovations that improve the entire inspection workflow. Setting up for a job is faster and more efficient, while total focusing method (TFM) images collected through full matrix capture (FMC) give users more confidence in their decision-making. When an inspection is complete, leading-edge software tools make analysis and reporting easier.
23/04/2020 Phased array UT software
Eddyfi Technologies has announced the release of Capture™ version 3.1. Capture is the software driving both the M2M Gekko® and the M2M Mantis™ portable instruments and claims to be the first commercial software of its kind to offer the total focusing method (TFM) in real time. Since 2013, the software has continuously evolved to offer an increasing number of advanced features, while keeping a strong focus on simplicity and ease of use for thousands of users worldwide.
22/04/2020 Non-invasive inspection of oil and gas separators
FLIR Systems has reported how its GFx320 optical gas imager is safely and efficiently enabling oil and gas producers to undertake routine non-invasive inspections of their oil and gas separators.
22/04/2020 Elios 2 approved as formal inspection tool
Elios 2, an intuitive, reliable and precise indoor inspection drone, has been formally approved as an authorised tool for inspection, the first of its kind to be permitted for industry-recognised use.
21/04/2020 Arrow introduces Shiratech iCOMOX
Arrow Electronics is offering new versions of the Shiratech iCOMOX intelligent condition monitoring box to introduce more ways to connect industrial assets with the cloud and to enable predictive maintenance to be performed, extending equipment lifetime and saving energy.
21/04/2020 AESSEAL makes major investment
AESSEAL Inc®, a global manufacturer of mechanical seals and support systems headquartered in Rotherham, UK, has increased the capacity of its USA operations with investments totalling almost US$16 million (approximately £13.6 million).
20/04/2020 Academy funds three leading engineers to tackle major industry challenges
The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced the appointment of new Research Chairs, enabling three engineering researchers to establish a world-leading research group in their field of engineering. Their work will help to improve manufacture and testing across a range of manufacturing sectors.
20/04/2020 Customers drive expansion of flaw detector fleet
Following a rapid growth in demand during 2019, Ashtead Technology has significantly increased the number of flaw detectors in its fleet of rental instruments. Many Masterscan D-70 ultrasonic flaw detectors have been added. The D-70, which is Sonatest’s latest instrument, was specified on numerous occasions, including one particularly large inspection project.
17/04/2020 New ‘scalability’ extends benefits
Proven maintenance savings alone enable manufacturers to recoup their investment in the Rexnord Series 1000 Smart Condition Monitoring System, powered by DiRXN, in less than a year, the company claims. Additional productivity gains are driven by increased uptime and enhanced safety.
17/04/2020 Renishaw’s software release
Renishaw, a precision engineering and manufacturing technologies company based in the USA, has launched its InfiniAM™ Sonic acoustic process monitoring software to complement its InfiniAM suite of additive manufacturing (AM) monitoring tools.
16/04/2020 ISO 9001:2015 certification marks latest milestone for Novosound
Following the successful completion of a recent audit by SGS UK, Novosound has announced that it has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification.
16/04/2020 AVT Reliability introduces Machine Sentry to US market
AVT Reliability® launched its web-hosted condition monitoring system, Machine Sentry®, at the 24th Annual Maintenance and Reliability Conference (MARCON 2020) in the USA.
15/04/2020 Olympus supports FMC/TFM training with OmniScan X3 flaw detectors
Olympus, a leading manufacturer of NDT inspection equipment, is delivering new OmniScan X3 phased array flaw detectors with full matrix capture (FMC) and total focusing method (TFM) to the University of Ultrasonics to support its advanced training courses.
15/04/2020 Momenta Ventures invests in SST Wireless
Momenta Ventures has announced an investment in SST Wireless, a provider of wireless industrial-hardened condition monitoring sensors.
14/04/2020 Overcoming the limitations of conventional ultrasound sensors in NDT with proprietary and novel thin-film technology
Ultrasound sensors are widely used to image internal defects in objects for non-destructive testing (NDT) and structural integrity monitoring, as well as in medical applications. Due to their non-invasiveness, high accuracy, extreme sensitivity and powerful penetration capabilities, ultrasound sensors are considered to be an increasingly powerful tool for NDT and other modern-day applications.
14/04/2020 Integrated sensors secure and monitor manufacturing of thick-walled CFRP structures
‘Infusion 4.0’, a project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy, shows how effective fibre-optic sensors are at monitoring the vacuum infusion process during the production of large composite components. Together with its project partner, MT Aerospace AG, the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF has made the previously hidden process steps visible and digitally controllable, thereby increasing process reliability. This new and efficient manufacturing technology supports the fast and reliable development of aerospace products.
08/04/2020 Onyx InSight partners with Castrol
Onyx InSight, provider of predictive maintenance to the wind industry, and Castrol, lubricants expert, have embarked on a multi-phase study designed to uncover the potential of combining oil and vibration data in the accurate monitoring of wind turbine health.
08/04/2020 New advanced condition-based monitoring technology
For the past 15 years, Datum Electronics has been providing Marine Shaft Power Meter systems that measure the torque, power and speed generated by engines and used by propellers. Early systems used average data over long voyage cycles and only looked at simple efficiency changes. This data has been used by customers such as Oldendorff Carriers to improve efficiency and validate changes to their operations and ships.
07/04/2020 Laser profile sensor
Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has extended its scanCONTROL range of laser profile sensors (laser scanners) with two new versions that offer even better performance and improved software integration capabilities to meet the growing demands of automation, robotics, quality control, production and process monitoring applications.
06/04/2020 Engineering Council joins register of EQA providers
The Engineering Council has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) as the External Quality Assurance (EQA) provider for the following engineering apprenticeship standards...
03/04/2020 AVT Reliability Inc launches in the USA
Market-leading plant reliability specialist AVT Reliability® has opened its first subsidiary in the USA. The move is part of a clear plan to expand its global reach, following the recent acquisition of Van Geffen in the Netherlands.
02/04/2020 Chemetall Limited announces office move
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has moved to a new facility in Milton Keynes, UK. Christophe Cazabeau, Senior Vice President Surface Treatment of BASF, officially opened the new Chemetall Limited office and laboratory facility at Napier House during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
01/04/2020 Baugh & Weedon paves the way for Kodak’s imaging legacy to return to the NDT market in the UK and Ireland
Baugh & Weedon Ltd has announced that, from 1 April 2020, it will be the UK and Ireland distribution partner for Kodak industrial X-ray films, working alongside the Kodak team in Rochester, USA, to deliver the very best in film quality and choice for the NDT industry.
