News
15/03/2017 Thermal imaging for bat conservation and research
FLIR Systems has reported how its T1030sc thermal imaging camera is helping bat conservation and research efforts.
14/03/2017 Zetec to host webinar on ‘time reversal’ inspection technique for composite structures in aerospace
Zetec Inc, a global leader in NDT solutions, will host a one-hour webinar on the ‘Time Reversal Technique’, a promising and proven application of phased array ultrasonic technology for the inspection of composite structures after manufacturing.
13/03/2017 Lavender International now employee-owned
Employees at Lavender International have now taken ownership of the business. Being employee-owned means that everyone in the company is a co-owner and equally motivated to ensure its success. Employee ownership is not a new model of ownership but it is believed that this is the only NDT training company to be wholly owned by its employees. The most well-known employee-owned business is John Lewis/Waitrose, where the staff are all partners within the company, and the John Lewis model has been around since 1929.
09/03/2017 TSC confirms new distribution partnership with Wilnos NDT
TSC Inspection Systems has announced a new distribution partnership with Wilnos NDT, which will represent TSC and ACFM® in Germany, Austria and German-speaking Swiss regions.
08/03/2017 Amec Foster Wheeler secures £35 million contract with UK MOD
Amec Foster Wheeler has announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply the UK Ministry of Defence with research and technology (R&T) services.
07/03/2017 Sonomatic announces strategic working partnership with TSC Inspection Systems
Sonomatic, a market leader in the provision of automated inspection services, has announced a strategic working partnership with TSC Inspection Systems, a recognised leader in the fields of NDT, robotics and fracture mechanics. The partnership will span across the region of Southeast Asia and extend from subsea projects to refineries, with an emphasis on high-temperature work in Singapore.
06/03/2017 Brexit and standards update
Most readers will be aware of UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s plans to trigger the process for the UK’s exit from the EU at the end of March, subject to Parliamentary agreement. Some readers have raised concerns over the effect of Brexit on standards.
03/03/2017 Essex engineering firm recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer
A successful precision engineering firm has been congratulated by its local MP after receiving national recognition for its commitment to apprenticeships.
02/03/2017 Phoenix ISL appoints Business Development Manager
Phoenix Inspection Systems Limited has announced the appointment of Ian Moore as its new Business Development Manager. Ian will be responsible for developing sales strategies, creating new business opportunities and generating sales growth of Phoenix’s solutions worldwide.
01/03/2017 Growth planned as Peak NDT joins TBAT Innovation Group
Midlands-based advanced engineering company Peak NDT has become part of the TBAT Innovation Group in a move to prepare for significant growth with the launch of several new advanced engineering products. Simon Parke joins Peak NDT as Managing Director and Paul McConaghie as Operations Manager, bringing TBAT Innovation’s expertise to the ten-strong team of engineers and product designers at the Jubilee Business Park. Peak NDT founders Andy and Alison Whittle will work alongside Simon and Paul to provide technical expertise and customer support.
