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31/08/2018 Mobius Institute launches content-rich media centre
Mobius Institute, a provider of reliability improvement, condition monitoring and vibration analysis training, certification and professional conferences, has announced the launch of its content-rich multimedia website, CBM Connect.
31/08/2018 Load cell boosts performance levels
LORD Sensing/Stellar Technology has introduced a pump-off control (POC) load cell, which it claims will provide improved performance and reliability when compared to existing offerings currently used in the oil production industry.
30/08/2018 Mobile app for inspection management
FLIR Systems has launched FLIR InSite™, a new mobile application and web portal for organising client information and thermal inspection data in one location so that it is easy to access, manage and share.
30/08/2018 Digital X-ray in aerospace
The aerospace industry demands the highest quality requirements for its products and uses non-destructive testing (NDT) for quality assurance. X-ray examination in particular plays a big role in this process. Today, digital radiography (DR) using digital detectors is being used more extensively than ever. In the past, classic radiography with X-ray film was used. The growing aerospace market needs fast, process-reliable testing. Many companies are switching to digital X-ray imaging as it requires shorter exposure times, eliminates harmful chemistry, simplifies evaluation and increases automation. Digital systems, however, require a constant and careful performance evaluation. This article introduces the main performance metrics and explains the underlying procedures.
29/08/2018 Predictive maintenance toolbox launched
MathWorks has announced the release of Predictive Maintenance Toolbox, a new MATLAB product that helps engineers to design and test condition monitoring and predictive maintenance algorithms.
29/08/2018 Mobile NVRs launched
IDIS has launched ruggedised mobile network video recorders (NVRs) for use in the transport sector.
28/08/2018 Borescope inspection reveals catastrophic jet engine failure
Following an emergency call to Ashtead Technology, a Skywards Aviation consultant was able to collect the latest borescope inspection technology before flying to Rwanda, Africa, in response to an urgent request for engine inspection.
24/08/2018 Motorised steerable scanner
Olympus has announced the addition of a motorised steerable scanner to its line of solutions for ultrasonic and phased array testing. The field-tested, remote-controlled SteerROVER™ scanner is the most advanced and versatile motorised scanner offered by Olympus. Like its forerunner, the MapROVER™ scanner, the SteerROVER scanner performs circumferential weld inspection and corrosion mapping using a raster arm, yet is capable of much more.
24/08/2018 Equipment monitoring market worth US$4.47 billion by 2023
According to a new research report, titled: ‘Equipment monitoring market by monitoring type (vibration, thermal, motor current, alarm, GPS, monitoring process (online, portable), deployment type (on-premise, cloud), industry (oil & gas, power, automotive) and region – global forecast to 2023’ and published by MarketsandMarkets™, the market is estimated to grow from US$3.23 billion (approximately £2.5 billion) in 2018 to US$4.47 billion (approximately £3.3 billion) by 2023, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% between 2018 and 2023.
23/08/2018 Power line monitoring on the move
In the Northern hemisphere, November through to March is a particularly testing time for any energy supplier. Electrical load is at its highest and the likelihood of a breakdown is far greater, so the quick and efficient detection of faulty power lines and connections is vital. For many utility companies, thermal imaging has significantly boosted the ability to prevent failures. Indeed, for the Mason Public Utility District (PUD 3), in Washington State, USA, investment in the latest FLIR thermal imaging camera means that operators can scan for problems from a moving vehicle.
22/08/2018 New solution to mine blast over-pressure
EMS Brüel & Kjær has announced the addition of a blast over-pressure microphone to its vibration monitoring terminal (VMT).
21/08/2018 Data acquisition software available from HBM
The latest EVIDAS software, which is designed to significantly accelerate and facilitate data acquisition, is now available from HBM, a market leader in the field of test and measurement.
16/08/2018 Johnson & Allen launches control and monitoring system for MPI bench units
On its 80th anniversary, Johnson & Allen has announced the launch of the Plato-3 System. Plato-3 is a control and monitoring system for magnetic particle inspection (MPI) bench units and power packs with an emphasis on data recording and traceability.
15/08/2018 Compact vibration switch
Hansford Sensors, manufacturer and global supplier of industrial accelerometers, has launched a new compact vibration switch that is designed to protect machinery against unexpected shutdown and repair costs.
14/08/2018 Industrial X-ray Inspection Systems – Global Strategic Business Report 2018
Driven by the demand for high safety and quality standards, the global market for industrial X-ray inspection systems is projected to exceed US$722.4 million (approximately £547.2 million) by 2024, leading to increasing usage of product inspection tools in various industries, advancements in digital technology and rising security concerns.
14/08/2018 Rolls-Royce launches Pearl engine
New engines will power Bombardier’s latest ultra long-range business jets.
09/08/2018 Global automotive market research report
The ‘Global Automotive Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) Materials Market’ is a new market research report published by Questale. The report provides thorough knowledge of global automotive NVH materials and their market. Whether the reader is an expert, analyst or a manager, this report will help in making the decisions that are of prime importance for an organisation.
09/08/2018 Invitation to participate in NDT trials of ex-service engineered composite repairs
In January 2017, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) initiated a Shared Research Project (SRP) on Engineered Composite Repairs. The technical work scope of the project consisted of five separate but inherently linked work packages. Work Package 2, ‘Inspection and Criticality of Defects’, roposed a series of inspection trials to evaluate the capabilities of non-destructive testing NDT) techniques to locate and characterise defects. Trials were to be undertaken on ex-service and manufactured reference samples.
08/08/2018 Creaform and Olympus announce worldwide distribution agreement for pipeline integrity assessment solution
Creaform, a worldwide leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, has announced that Olympus® Scientific Solutions Americas, a leading manufacturer of phased array (PA) flaw detectors for corrosion inspection, will now distribute Pipecheck™ Analyze, a sophisticated NDT software for pipeline integrity assessment. The Pipecheck Analyze software solution supports PA and conventional ultrasonic testing (UT) data files for corrosion analysis and allows users to gather important information about the status of their components.
06/08/2018 Heilind Electronics partners with Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies
Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components, has added Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies, an innovator and manufacturer of vibration sensing products and systems, to its growing portfolio of sensor manufacturers.
03/08/2018 See when casks are running empty
It is summer festival season and, for many, there is nothing better than a pint of real ale to quench the thirst. But when demand is high, it is especially important for the busy bartender to know when the gravity-fed cask is nearing empty.
02/08/2018 New white paper from MAC Solutions on how to make sense of alarm system performance KPIs
MAC Solutions, developer of the ProcessVue® suite of alarm management software, and Lieven Dubois, a leading international authority on alarm management, have co-authored a white paper, titled: ‘The Sense and Nonsense of Alarm System Performance KPIs’.
01/08/2018 Backscatter X-ray technology available from Euroteck Systems
Euroteck Systems UK has recently been appointed as the UK and European distributor for Nucsafe Scatter X-Ray Imaging (SXI) systems.
