News
16/08/2017 Eddyfi brings functional and productivity improvement to data acquisition and analysis software
Eddyfi has launched the latest upgrade to its data acquisition and analysis software, Magnifi® 4. The ever-evolving Magnifi has seen many improvements over the years, but this latest upgrade brings about major changes intended to increase user productivity in electromagnetic non-destructive testing, whatever the technology used, whether it be ECT, ECA, RFT, NFT or IRIS.
14/08/2017 RAEng Green Paper: Engineering an economy that works for all
The Royal Academy of Engineering has released its response to the UK government’s renewed focus on industrial strategy in a Green Paper, titled: ‘Engineering an economy that works for all’.
11/08/2017 Report on global markets for NDT equipment and services 2017
The global market for non-destructive testing equipment and services should reach more than $17.2 billion in 2017 and $26.4 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9% through to 2022.
10/08/2017 Amec Foster Wheeler forms alliance to test equipment for nuclear safety
Amec Foster Wheeler has formed an alliance with Element Materials Technology, Tecnatom and TÜV Rheinland to offer equipment qualification (EQ) and materials qualification (MQ) services for nuclear sites in the UK and Europe.
09/08/2017 Engineering Council launches new Strategic Plan
The Engineering Council has published its new Strategic Plan that will steer the organisation’s work for the next three years, from 2018 to 2020. The plan, which was launched at the Engineering Council’s 2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June, follows three clear aims: to provide public benefit, to maintain a globally-recognised standard and to meet future needs.
08/08/2017 Ashtead secures UKAS accreditation for NDT equipment calibration
A global leader in specialist subsea technology and services, Ashtead Technology has announced that it has received further endorsement from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for its enhanced range of calibration services.
04/08/2017 Johnson & Allen and the University of Sheffield cooperate on internationalisation challenge
Johnson & Allen has announced that it will be cooperating with Sheffield University Management School for a project on international business opportunities.
03/08/2017 Strathclyde signs strategic agreement with BAE Systems
The University of Strathclyde has signed a strategic framework agreement with multinational defence, security and aerospace company BAE Systems, to strengthen a long-term relationship in research, education and consultancy.
02/08/2017 Element Materials Technology acquires Exova
In June 2017, Exova became part of the Element Materials Technology Group, one of the world’s most highly-respected testing and product qualification businesses.
01/08/2017 Bloodhound SuperSonic Car to make first public run
The world’s most advanced straight-line racing car, Bloodhound SSC, will be driven for the first time this October at Cornwall Airport Newquay, 20 years after the current record of 763.035 mph was set. Wing Commander Andy Green steered Thrust SSC to victory on 15 October 1997 and will be at the wheel of Bloodhound SSC as it is put through its paces this autumn.
