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11/12/2017 Global industrial X-ray inspection systems market tops US$500 million
A new report: ‘Global Industrial X-Ray Inspection System Market – By Imaging Technique, By Digital Imaging Type, By Digital Radiography Type, By End-User, By Region, By Country (2017-2022)’, indicates that the global industrial X-ray inspection systems market has grown at a sustained compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% in the period 2012-2017 and amounted to US$526 million in the year 2017.
08/12/2017 TWI launches new course on appreciation of advanced digital radiography
In response to the increasing use of digital radiography to assess the structural integrity of engineered assets, TWI has launched a new course: An Appreciation of Advanced Radiography.
07/12/2017 Working with ionising radiation – new application requirements
As you will be aware, the new Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRR17) within the UK come into force on 1 January 2018. One of the changes to be introduced by the revised regulations is the introduction of a risk-based approach in order to inform the HSE of your work with ionising radiation.
07/12/2017 Element expands immersion ultrasonic testing capabilities with acquisition of NDT Limited
Element has announced the acquisition of NDT Limited, one of the UK’s leading materials testing companies, significantly strengthening its non-destructive testing (NDT) services in Europe.
05/12/2017 Pioneering blade inspections at Sheringham Shoal
For the first time ever at Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, drones were used to inspect all 264 turbine blades across the 88 offshore locations.
04/12/2017 PCN Panel Sessions develop rapport in the Middle East
A number of PCN panel sessions, organised by the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT), were held at Olympus MEA FZ-LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 8 and 9 November 2017. The sessions aimed to address the concerns of certificate holders, their employers and end-users following the withdrawal of NDT International PTE Ltd’s Authorised Training Organisation (ATO) and Authorised Qualifying Body (AQB) status.
01/12/2017 Aerotech Inspection and NDT expands into India
As a result of already providing testing and inspection services to a major UK manufacturer on products produced in India, Aerotech Inspection and NDT has announced the opening of its new testing facility in Dharwad, India.
