News
28/03/2019 Ashtead adds Gekko advanced phased array to rental fleet
In response to growing customer demand, Ashtead Technology has added several advanced phased array (PA) flaw detectors to its range of non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment. The new Gekko instruments are manufactured by M2M, an Eddyfi Technologies company, and complement existing Eddyfi brands within Ashtead’s rental fleet, including Silverwing, TSC and Eddyfi.
27/03/2019 Structural Health Monitoring Market – Global Forecast to 2023
The structural health monitoring market is estimated to grow from US$1.48 billion (approximately £1.13 billion) in 2018 to US$3.38 billion (approximately £2.6 billion) by 2023, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.93%. The forecast period for this report is from 2018 to 2023. The factors driving the structural health monitoring market include the ageing infrastructure and the superior benefits of structural health monitoring, a decrease in the cost of sensors resulting in a reduction in the cost of structural health monitoring systems and stringent environmental regulations pertaining to the sustainability of structures, among many others.
27/03/2019 TWI encourages diversity in welding
AEMRI employee Jane Allwright completed a two-day welding appreciation course at TWI’s Cambridge premises in January 2019. This event was organised through the TWI Tipper Group, created to encourage diversity in engineering.
25/03/2019 SmartCBM IIoT condition-based maintenance
Allied Reliability has announced the introduction of SmartCBM, its breakthrough Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) condition-based maintenance solution.
25/03/2019 SpotSee earns Anatel certification in Brazil
SpotSee, a global provider of shock and vibration monitoring through low-cost connectivity and data, has earned National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) certification for its impact monitoring device, SpotBot™, allowing it to be sold and used in Brazil.
22/03/2019 Royal Academy of Engineering set to elect its first Scottish President
The Trustee Board of the Royal Academy of Engineering has nominated Professor Sir Jim McDonald FREng FRSE, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Strathclyde, as its Presidential candidate for election by Fellows at the September 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Upon election by the Fellowship, Jim would serve a term of five years and become the Academy’s first Scottish President.
21/03/2019 Intero Integrity wins award for innovative robotic tank floor inspection
The SPRINT Robotics Award 2018 has been awarded to Intero Integrity. This award by the SPRINT Robotics Collaborative is presented annually in recognition of ground-breaking collaborative work towards the acceptance of inspection and maintenance robotics in society. It was presented on 13 November 2018 in Galveston, Texas, USA, during the first edition of the SPRINT Robotics World Conference for Inspection and Maintenance Robotics.
20/03/2019 Global industrial radiography equipment market 2019-2023
The growing opportunity for radiography in additive manufacturing is expected to drive growth in the market. Additive manufacturing based on 3D printing has been recording significant development with the introduction of new technologies. With an increase in the use of additive manufacturing, the need for radiographic testing has grown. Analysts have predicted that the industrial radiography equipment market will register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of almost 14% by 2023.
19/03/2019 Yokogawa to release the Sushi Sensor
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced that it will release the Sushi Sensor, an OpreX-brand wireless solution, in markets other than Japan, starting with European shipping in March 2019. Already available in Japan, the Sushi Sensor is a compact wireless device with integrated sensing and communication functions that is intended for use in the monitoring of plant equipment vibration and surface temperature. Optimised for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications, the Sushi Sensor enables the online monitoring of equipment operating conditions, which helps to improve equipment maintenance and prevent failures by detecting signs of abnormalities at an early stage.
19/03/2019 Mann+Hummel partners with Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless, a provider of fully integrated device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced that Mann+Hummel, a leading global expert for filtration solutions, has selected the Smart SIMs and AirVantage® IoT Platform from Sierra Wireless to connect and manage global deployments of Senzit, the company’s new predictive maintenance platform developed to increase uptime for industrial and agricultural fleets.
18/03/2019 Automated quality control for the production line
Creaform, a world leader in automated and portable 3D metrology solutions, is focusing on automated quality control at this year’s Hannover Messe, taking place from 1-5 April 2019, which is becoming increasingly important within the manufacturing industry and Industry 4.0. Creaform will be exhibiting in Hall 17, booth E58.
18/03/2019 Lavender International supporting NDT apprenticeships
Lavender International is continuing to raise awareness of NDT and the rewarding career opportunities that are available within the industry, including the NDT apprenticeship schemes, by attending STEM events and careers fairs and providing interactive demonstrations to local schools and technical colleges.
15/03/2019 Element’s exceptional international growth recognised with International Track 200 listing
Element Materials Technology, one of the world’s leading independent providers of materials and product qualification testing, inspection and certification services, has been listed at number 143 in this year’s Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200.
14/03/2019 Miniature ICP teardrop accelerometer
PCB Piezotronics Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of MTS Systems Corporation, has released its smallest ICP teardrop accelerometer with a transducer electronic data sheet (TEDS), Model 352A59. This single-axis accelerometer was developed to minimise the effects of mass loading on small devices with an integral M3 connector and removable cable that can be easily routed within devices. The adhesive mounting and TEDS contribute to a quick, error-proof set-up.
14/03/2019 Visualisation software
The result of a collaboration between Sound & Bright and Tsukuba Technology, a Japanese company specialising in laser ultrasonic visualisation for the inspection of complex shapes, the laser ultrasonic Visualizing Inspector is capable of quickly scanning a complex shape and displaying the propagation of ultrasonic waves.
13/03/2019 Asset health centre to improve predictive maintenance coverage
Dingo Software, a provider of predictive maintenance solutions to asset-intensive industries, has opened up its new Asset Health Centre in Denver, Colorado.
13/03/2019 SITA recruits Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce plc has become a launch customer for a new service by SITAONAIR to provide airlines with a ‘neutral’ system to transmit aircraft technical data to equipment manufacturers and maintenance specialists.
12/03/2019 Ultrasonic inspection software
Eddyfi Technologies has announced the latest release of M2M Capture. Natively embedded on both M2M Gekko and M2M Mantis phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) flaw detectors, Capture v2.3 offers new advanced features and dedicated tools to improve the user experience and speed up NDT inspection. Released twice a year, Capture software is an evolutive platform combining state-of-the-art technologies and a highly intuitive interface.
12/03/2019 Phased array probes
Phoenix Inspection Systems Limited has expanded its product offering with the addition of a new range of linear phased array transducers.
11/03/2019 New National Engineering Policy Centre to enhance government access to engineering expertise
The Royal Academy of Engineering hosted professional engineering institutions and senior policy makers on Monday 28 January 2019 for an inaugural reception for the newly established National Engineering Policy Centre.
08/03/2019 Benchtop 3D X-ray microscope
Bruker has announced the new SKYSCAN™ 1273 benchtop 3D X-ray microscope based on micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) technology. The SKYSCAN 1273 sets a new standard for non-destructive testing (NDT) with benchtop instruments, providing a performance level previously only achieved by floor-standing systems.
07/03/2019 Petrofac awarded contract extension
Petrofac’s Engineering and Production Services (EPS) business has secured a condition monitoring contract renewal from TAQA in the UK following competitive tender.
06/03/2019 Eddyfi Technologies acquires NDT robotics leader Inuktun
As a world leader in advanced non-destructive testing technologies, Eddyfi Technologies has confirmed the acquisition of Inuktun, a well-known developer and manufacturer of remotely operated crawlers and camera systems.
05/03/2019 High-resolution confocal sensor
Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has extended its range of confocal chromatic displacement sensors with a new compact sensor that offers outstanding value for money and high accuracy, enabling its cost-effective use in high-volume OEM, machine building, systems integration and continuous production applications.
04/03/2019 Engineers pioneer 3D printed piezoelectric materials
A team of mechanical engineers from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University have devised a way to 3D print piezoelectric materials that can be customised to convert movement, impact and stress into electrical energy. The ability to 3D print piezoelectric materials, which are used in mobile phones, musical equipment and more, could expand their applications and drive new innovations in the field.
01/03/2019 An invitation to all Corporate members
Any employee from a BINDT Corporate member company can attend the quarterly meetings of the Trade and Industry Committee, which allows individuals to have a say in the future direction and development of the NDT industry through PCN and BINDT.
01/03/2019 AVT Reliability to be lead sponsor of Reliability Ireland 2019
Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring specialist AVT Reliability will be the lead sponsor, as well as speaking and exhibiting, at the Reliability Ireland event in Cork on 26 and 27 March.
