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28/05/2015 Advanced portable surface eddy current array instrument unveiled
WEBINAR — Advanced portable surface eddy current array instrument unveiled: Reddy
Eddify will be hosting a webinar to introduce Reddy, its new advanced portable surface eddy current array instrument. The webinar will take place at 17.00 BST on 11 June, 2015. Don't miss this chance to find out all about the power of this new platform.
21/05/2015 NDT apprentices graduate with flying colours
In March, the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) joined leading global energy service provider Applus RTD in celebrating the graduation of its 2011 cohort of apprentices. Seventeen apprentices formally received their ECITB Modern Apprenticeship certificates at an awards ceremony held in Grangemouth, home to Applus RTD’s UK Head Office.
20/05/2015 CR and DR training for ASNT Level III personnel
Euroteck and DÜRR NDT will deliver a series of one week (40 hour) training courses according to the ASNT Level III renewal programme at its offices and factory in Tamworth. The first training course is scheduled for the week commencing 8 June 2015.
19/05/2015 Six generations of RAF NDT instructors
Gathered at the recent 60th birthday party of Malcolm Spicer were an unbroken chain of instructors from the Royal Air Force School of NDT, formerly based at RAF Swanton Morley, Norfolk, and now at RAF St Athan, South Wales. Each of the instructors taught the art of NDT to their successor, beginning with Dave George, who was taught by Taff Thomas and Jim Sayers on course number 44 in June 1971. Dave then taught Ivan Owen, who was on course number 56 in March 1974. Ivan handed over to Paul Edwards, who was on course number 68 in March 1977, and Paul then taught Mal Spicer in November 1985 on course number 93. Neil Harrap was then taught by Mal on course number 111 in November 1991. Neil taught Doug Wylie in November 1997 on course number 125 and finally Doug became an instructor at the school in December 2004.
18/05/2015 CPCC’s NDE Technology Programme to offer online training
Central Piedmont Community College’s (CPCC) Non-Destructive Examination Technology (NDET) programme has added two online training courses to its already impressive list of class offerings – Introduction to NDE and Visual Testing. These additions make CPCC the only community college in south east USA to offer online NDET training programmes to professionals seeking an easier, more flexible and convenient way to learn a variety of NDET fundamentals.
15/05/2015 Clean bill of health for steel vessel after eddy current tests
James Fisher NDT (JF NDT) was called in by a chemical manufacturer in the north west of England when it became necessary to inspect a large stainless steel vessel. The contents of the vessel were typically saline and varied between 50°C and 100°C, so the site managers were concerned that stress corrosion cracking might be a possibility in the vessel material.
14/05/2015 Eddyfi brings array to air cooler inspection with innovative near-field array probes
Dedicated to electromagnetic inspection technologies, Eddyfi has launched a new line of array tubing probes for carbon steel tubes, such as those found in fin-fan air coolers. The new near-field array (NFA) probes are said to represent a turning point in the evolution of NFT: the probes feature up to 30 coils and channel multiplexing makes C-scan imaging possible.
13/05/2015 Technology Design at NACE 2015
The NACE 2015 exhibition in Dallas, Texas, ushered in a new era in product exposure for the Nova Instruments group of companies. For the first time, three of the group’s companies exhibited their products from a combined area, which spotlighted brand identity while at the same time highlighting the breadth of inspection technologies that the group offers.
12/05/2015 Latest NDT report shows significant global growth
Of all the non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing and eddy current testing are expected to capture most of the market size owing to their various applications across end-user segments. With continuous innovations being made in ultrasonic NDT testing, it has been the prime choice among end-users for fault determination as it is non-hazardous to operators or nearby personnel, does not affect the material being tested and provides instantaneous results. Radiographic testing is likely to intercept conventional technologies in the near future.
11/05/2015 TSC Inspection Systems signs ACFM equipment rentals agreement with N-Sea Offshore Ltd
TSC Inspection Systems and Aberdeen-based subsea IMR specialists N-Sea Offshore Ltd have announced the signing of a two-year frame agreement covering the supply of subsea diver-deployed ACFM® products, technical support and operator ACFM competency training.
08/05/2015 Oceanscan continues focus on IRM
As the subsea inspection industry continues to grow, Oceanscan continues to invest in the very latest and trusted inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) equipment. This sector has seen huge growth thanks to the sheer magnitude and age of offshore and subsea structures, strengthening the need to inspect, maintain and repair on a more regular basis. With recent investments in subsea ultrasonic flaw detection, flooded member detection (FMD), subsea thickness gauging and magnetic particle inspection (MPI), Oceanscan maintains its place as a forerunner in the subsea inspection equipment sector.
07/05/2015 SGS announces 2015 NDT PCN and SNT training schedule
The SGS Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Training and Examination Center, located in Shanghai, China, and renowned for its internationally-recognised comprehensive training and examination services, has released its Personnel Certification in NDT (PCN) and SNT-TC-1A training schedule for 2015. SGS training and examination services are provided in accordance with EN ISO 9712:2012.
06/05/2015 New facility for ETher NDE
Since starting in 2010, ETher NDE has been consistently adding staff members to its team and increasing manufacturing in order to meet the market demands for its products. This has meant that ETher NDE has now outgrown the 2500 sq ft Harpenden facility and moving to a larger premises is essential.
05/05/2015 Export successes bring Queen’s Award to USL
Ultrasonic Sciences Ltd (USL) is celebrating being named as winner of a 2015 Queen’s Award for Enterprise, the UK’s highest accolade for business success.
30/04/2015 Eddyfi unleashes full potential of eddy current array with new portable system
Dedicated to electromagnetic inspection technologies, Eddyfi has announced the launch of Reddy™, a portable turnkey eddy current array (ECA) instrument offering a complete ecosystem designed for the in-service inspection needs of the oil & gas, power generation and aerospace industries.
