News
27/08/2020 Condition monitoring of gear drives
Rexnord customers can now choose between four levels of monitoring, from continuous monitoring of overall gear drive vibration and temperature, all the way up to comprehensive cloud-based notification of abnormalities. In what the company claims is an industry first, the base model now comes as standard on select new Falk V-Class and A-Plus gear drives.
26/08/2020 XRF analyser
The new Vanta Element-S hand-held X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyser from Olympus delivers fast light element detection at an affordable price, joining a family of cost-effective entry-level Vanta Element XRF instruments. The S model is equipped with a silicon drift detector (SDD) to analyse light elements such as magnesium (Mg), aluminium (Al), silicon (Si), sulphur (S) and phosphorus (P) in alloys.
25/08/2020 Logmore boosts supply chain quality control using condition monitoring
Finland-based company Logmore has introduced technology-driven condition monitoring to efficiently improve supply chain quality control and prevent product waste.
24/08/2020 Cygnus supporting Calshot Trust with Cygnus 4+
During April 2020, Cygnus Instruments Ltd was approached by a potential customer who asked about the prices for a suitable gauge for measuring the thickness of steel. Following a couple of days of discussion, Cygnus discovered that they were part of the Calshot Trust, a registered charity for the restoration of the tug tender Calshot.
21/08/2020 PAUT flaw detector with TFM
As a world leader in advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions, Eddyfi Technologies has announced the release of the new M2M Mantis™ phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) flaw detector with total focusing method (TFM).
21/08/2020 Laser scanning solution
Nikon Metrology’s new and advanced MCAx S articulated arm augments the ModelMaker H120 with improved precision, confidence and connectivity. This partnership provides a portable hand-held laser scanning solution for supreme accuracy, detail and productivity, reinforcing its position as a suitable measurement tool in the metrology laboratory, on the shop floor or in the field.
20/08/2020 Pressure transmitters
A new range of pressure transmitters, designed to meet key requirements in most manufacturing and production industries, has been launched by ABB. The PxS100 range is suitable for use in the water, wastewater, metals, mining, pulp and paper, cement and power ancillary sectors.
19/08/2020 Zetec posts free webinar on the use of eddy current array for NDT inspections
Zetec Inc, a global leader in NDT technology, has published an on-demand webinar on the use of eddy current array (ECA) technology in lieu of liquid penetrant testing (PT) and magnetic testing (MT) for large-area screenings across a range of inspection applications.
18/08/2020 Thermal camera for electrical professionals
FLIR Systems has introduced the FLIR TG267 thermal camera for electricians, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians, building inspectors and mechanical engineers. This feature-rich addition to the entry-level TG series line offers improved sensitivity and resolution to help professionals dramatically reduce diagnostic time and begin repairs more quickly.
18/08/2020 Spatial light modulator
Hamamatsu has succeeded in developing a liquid crystal spatial light modulator (SLM), having what it claims is the world’s highest pulse laser power capability up to 400 GW/cm2, by utilising its advanced thin-film and circuit designing technologies. This new SLM for high-power industrial pulsed laser systems will contribute to achieving high-throughput, high-precision laser processing for processing resistant materials such as lightweight and high-strength carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRPs).
17/08/2020 New condition monitoring sensor
ifm electronic has launched a new multi-function vibration sensor that provides a comprehensive real-time condition monitoring solution for electric motors and other simple machines. Benefits include cost-effective continuous monitoring of equipment, early warning of potential problems, elimination of unnecessary routine maintenance and reduced downtime.
17/08/2020 Dewesoft introduces new solution
Slovenia-based Dewesoft has launched what the company claims is an accurate, reliable, easy-to-use and cost-effective vibration and temperature machine condition monitoring solution.
13/08/2020 First UK graduate completes Level 6 NDT Engineer degree apprenticeship
Robert Jackson, a subcontracted supervisor at IRISNDT, a leading international supplier of non-destructive testing (NDT) services, has become the first graduate of the degree-level apprenticeship in NDT, through Skills Training UK, a leading apprenticeships company, in partnership with the University of Northampton.
12/08/2020 National Engineering Policy Centre identifies challenges for the development of autonomous systems
Safety and ethics must be central to the design of autonomous systems if they are to be developed and deployed in a way that ensures their benefits are widely distributed and no one is disadvantaged, according to a briefing published by the National Engineering Policy Centre, led by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng). The technology enabling autonomous systems is advancing at pace, from self-driving cars and nuclear maintenance robots to drug delivery and diagnostics, long-distance shipping and protection from cyber attacks.
10/08/2020 Hankook develops IoT-based condition monitoring system
Hankook Tire has developed a facility abnormality prediction system called Hankook Condition Monitoring System Plus (CMS+), based on artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technology, accelerating its advancement of smart factories.
07/08/2020 DKSH extends partnership with Bruker in China
DKSH Business Unit Technology and Bruker, renowned for its market-leading analytical X-ray solutions, have extended their distribution agreement in China.
06/08/2020 IMRANDD secures integrity services renewal with Dana Petroleum
Technology and data intelligence specialist IMRANDD has secured a two-year contract extension with Dana Petroleum, providing integrity services for all of its UK-operated assets.
05/08/2020 Measuring separator sand levels in explosive atmospheres
During hydraulic fracturing (‘fracking’), part of the process involves injecting sand to keep the pores of a well open. When the well is brought back online after fracking, some of that sand burps back up to the surface and into a separator.
04/08/2020 Vaisala and FMI technologies head to Mars
International collaboration is taking Vaisala and the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) to Mars on board NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, which launched on 30 July 2020. Vaisala’s sensor technology, combined with FMI’s measurement instrumentation, will be used to obtain accurate and reliable pressure and humidity data from the surface of the red planet.
03/08/2020 Fatigue and structural integrity to be focus of new innovation centre
Coventry University and TWI Ltd are set to build on their long-standing relationship with the inception of the Fatigue and Structural Integrity Innovation Centre, a new venture that will provide a further platform through which to combine their complementary skills and experience in delivering industry-led research and development (R&D) in the areas of fatigue and structural integrity.
