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24/07/2018 Ultrasonic testing training suite revamped by IMechE ETS
Since the beginning of 2018, there have been a number of changes at IMechE Engineering Training Solutions (ETS) to improve the students’ training experience and ensure they are as well prepared for their examination as possible.

20/07/2018 DKSH and Bruker AXS sign distribution agreement for Asia-Pacific
DKSH Business Unit Technology, a leading market expansion services provider for technology companies seeking to grow their business in Asia, and Bruker AXS, a leading provider of analytical X-ray solutions, have signed a multi-product line distribution agreement for South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Indonesia.

19/07/2018 UTAS introduces FlightSense
UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) has launched a multi-tier set of aircraft subsystem monitoring and health management services, which will run on an expanded and rebranded version of its five-year-old aircraft system health management (ASHM) product.

18/07/2018 FLIR receives ‘Red Dot: Best of the Best’ 2018 award for FLIR T500-Series
FLIR Systems has announced the selection of the FLIR T500-Series as a ‘Red Dot: Best of the Best’ winner for 2018. The ‘Red Dot: Best of the Best’ is awarded for ground-breaking product design and is given as the top prize to the best products in a category. As the second FLIR product to win the award in consecutive years, the T500-Series joins the FLIR Exx-Series as an outstanding professional tool recognised for its superior design.

17/07/2018 Hansford’s lightweight triaxial vibration monitoring sensor
Hansford Sensors, a company that designs, develops and manufactures high-performance industrial accelerometers, has launched a compact and lightweight yet robust and reliable 100 m/Vg triaxial vibration sensor, the HS-173.

16/07/2018 Acoustic emission testing market to grow at a CAGR of 7.32%
The acoustic emission testing market is expected to be worth US$349.9 million (approximately £263.1 million) by 2023, up from US$245.8 million (approximately £184.8 million) in 2018, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.32% between 2018 and 2023, according to a new report from Research and Markets. Growing safety concerns to enhance productivity, increasing the need for asset health monitoring and government initiatives for the implementation of NDT solutions, are driving this market growth.

12/07/2018 Microsoft selects MachineSense
Microsoft Corporation has announced that it has chosen US-based artificial intelligence (AI)-driven machine sensor and power analyser manufacturer MachineSense LLC to be part of its elite ScaleUp accelerator programme.

11/07/2018 New collaboration in the pipeline promises great connections
Three internationally acclaimed pipeline integrity consultants, based in Newcastle, have moved into shared office space to create a network of support and expertise. The three companies: Pipeline Integrity Engineers (PIE), Highgrade Associates (HGA) and Holistic Integrity Consulting, have capitalised on their long-standing relationships and moved into an office suite in Gosforth’s Regent Centre.

10/07/2018 Parker Kittiwake’s new condition monitoring software
Parker Kittiwake has launched new condition monitoring software to provide in-situ analysis of the sulphur content of fuel oil for compliance testing.

06/07/2018 Eddyfi Technologies launches standard pulsed eddy current array solution
Eddyfi Technologies is launching what it claims to be the first standard pulsed eddy current array (PECA) probe dedicated to improving the productivity of corrosion under insulation (CUI) and corrosion under fireproofing (CUF) inspections. The new Lyft® systems will drive array probes and all Lyft units already in the field and covered by the Lyft software and service plan (LSSP) will benefit from major hardware and software upgrades to support PECA technology.

05/07/2018 Machine condition monitoring sensors market
Marketprognosis.com has published a new market research report on the ‘Global Machine Condition Monitoring Sensors Market Professional Survey Report 2018’, which contains global feedback on key players’ survey information and a forecast to 2025.

04/07/2018 TWI launches new concept for radiographic interpretation course
Based on the demands of industry, TWI has revised its radiographic interpretation training to include a new delivery concept. Following a series of successful pilot courses, the new model has now been launched worldwide.

03/07/2018 macio design for Yxlon CT Systems wins at German Innovation Awards
Developed by macio for Yxlon International, the user interface for the company’s generation of industrial computed tomography systems has been chosen as the winner at the renowned German Innovation Awards 2018.

02/07/2018 HBM and Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration to merge
HBM, a market leader in the field of test and measurement, has announced that it will be merging its activities with Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration (BKSV) from 1 January 2019. Both companies are owned by UK-based Spectris plc and the new company will be named Hottinger, Brüel & Kjær (HBK).