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25/08/2026 Gamma ray source projector
Industrial gamma radiography has evolved significantly since the early days of radiographic ‘fishing pole’ systems, yet human error remains the primary cause of radiation-related accidents.
25/08/2026 HausBots and Sutro Group complete scaffolding-free UT inspection at Cemex facility
HausBots, a Birmingham-based manufacturer of wall-climbing robotic inspection platforms, has completed an ultrasonic testing (UT) campaign on a rotary kiln at Cemex’s Rugby plant in partnership with Sutro Group, industrial inspection specialists in the UK and Europe.
24/08/2026 Silveray to showcase groundbreaking digital X-ray film at Materials Testing 2026
Silveray, a UK deep-technology innovator in X-ray imaging technology, will be exhibiting at Materials Testing 2026 on Stand D17 at The International Centre, Telford, on 8-9 September.
21/08/2026 Engineering and technology careers could unlock £1bn for women’s earnings
EngineeringUK has released new estimates highlighting the potential for women to increase their earnings through careers in engineering and technology.
21/08/2026 Motorised probes for microhardness testing
Proceq has announced the launch of the new Equotip 550 UCI MOTO-03 and UCI MOTO-08 motorised probes, setting a new benchmark for portable microhardness testing, it is claimed.
20/08/2026 Polytec to showcase precision non-contact measurement technology at Materials Testing 2026
Polytec, a global leader in optical measurement technology since 1967, will be exhibiting at Materials Testing 2026, bringing live demonstrations of its latest innovations in laser doppler vibrometry and optical 3D surface metrology to engineers and researchers across the UK.
19/08/2026 VibroSense tyre monitoring solution
Polyn Technology, a provider of neuromorphic technology with application-specific neuromorphic analogue signal processing (NASP) products, has taped out a VibroSense engineering chip featuring an analogue neuromorphic core for tyre friction monitoring.
19/08/2026 Next-generation online condition monitoring system
Quartzteq GmbH, part of the Quartzelec group of companies, has launched the Lifeview PDA III, the latest evolution in its partial discharge analyser (PDA) solution for permanent online condition monitoring and rotating machinery diagnostics.
18/08/2026 CT visualisation software
North Star Imaging Inc (NSI), an Illinois Tool Works (ITW) company and industry leader in industrial X-ray and computed tomography (CT) systems, has announced the launch of its efX Software Version 3.0.
17/08/2026 Magnetic particle inspection measurement
Baugh & Weedon, a leading manufacturer of non-destructive testing (NDT) instrumentation, has announced the launch of the LumaFlux 4D, the next evolution of its highly successful LumaFlux 3D meter.
17/08/2026 Intelligent vibration sensor with in-sensor AI
STMicroelectronics NV has introduced an intelligent vibration sensor designed for industrial condition monitoring applications that require high accuracy, reliability and energy efficiency.
14/08/2026 Oceanscan strengthens technical offering with dedicated subsea calibration capability
Oceanscan has expanded its technical service offering with the launch of dedicated subsea calibration services, following the successful relocation to its new fully customised facility earlier this year.
13/08/2026 X-ray and CT systems
Nikon Corporation (Nikon) has announced a comprehensive suite of enhancements to its XT V Series X-ray and computed tomography (CT) systems, strengthening the platform’s position as a world-class solution for non-destructive inspection of electronic components.
13/08/2026 Sonardyne and AMOG sign MoU
Sonardyne, an underwater technology specialist, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with international advanced engineering company AMOG to provide complete subsea asset monitoring services to offshore energy infrastructure operators.
12/08/2026 Reliable and precise detection of inclusions in aluminium melts using ultrasound
The Fraunhofer Institute for Nondestructive Testing IZFP in Saarbrücken, Germany, has showcased its ‘AloX’ measurement system, winner of the Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize, which enables the rapid, continuous and precise determination of the level of non-metallic inclusions in aluminium melts.
11/08/2026 Rolls-Royce, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory and Japan Atomic Energy Agency to co-operate on advanced nuclear technologies
Rolls-Royce plc has announced that it has signed two trilateral Memorandums of Cooperation with the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) to accelerate the introduction of advanced nuclear technologies in the UK.
11/08/2026 Scanner for subsea inspection
Sonomatic has introduced the NodeRay Scanner, an innovative solution for the inspection of complex subsea nodes and infrastructure.
10/08/2026 Powering next-generation technology for offshore wind innovation
Innovate UK has announced that it is supporting innovators with offshore wind innovation initiatives spanning technology development, business acceleration and industrial-scale innovation capability.
07/08/2026 NovaLT 16 gas turbine technology certified by RINA
RINA, the inspection, certification and consulting engineering multi-national corporation, and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, have announced that RINA has awarded type approval certification to Baker Hughes for its NovaLT 16 gas turbine technology, specifically to operate on both natural gas and up to 100% hydrogen for marine propulsion applications.
06/08/2026 Video borescope
Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business and market leader in non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for industrial inspection, is expanding its VideoProbe portfolio with the next generation of its established borescope for remote visual inspection (RVI) in the mid-market segment.
05/08/2026 JetSoft announces breakthrough offline AI agent for waste reduction and quality control
JetSoft has announced the launch of ARQ, a pioneering offline artificial intelligence (AI) agent designed to transform how organisations explore, understand and act on their inspection and manufacturing data.
05/08/2026 Ultrasonic wheelprobe
Engineered for performance, the WheelProbe 2 (WP2) from Sonatest is said to redefine ultrasonic inspection with enhanced ergonomics, superior signal clarity and unmatched adaptability.
04/08/2026 Ultra-portable eddy current flaw detector
ETher NDE has announced the release of PockET, a next-generation single-channel eddy current flaw detector designed to deliver exceptional inspection performance in a compact, pocket-sized form.
03/08/2026 Odfjell Technology secures contract extension with client for North Sea drilling services
Odfjell Technology (UK) Ltd has announced that a major North Sea operator has signed a Letter of Intent to exercise its remaining two-year option under the contract for the provision of comprehensive drilling services on a North Sea platform.
31/07/2026 Shop floor industrial CT inspection system
Ready Metrology has introduced CoreX, a purpose-built industrial computed tomography (CT) system, not for the laboratory but for shop floor applications, where quality decisions matter.
31/07/2026 Laser line probe portfolio
Faro Creaform, a business of Ametek Inc and global provider of 3D scanning and portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) solutions, has announced an update for its laser line probe (LLP) portfolio used with the Quantum X FaroArm Series and Quantum Max FaroArm Series
30/07/2026 Witt acquires Contura technology from Inficon
With effect from 1 July 2026, Witt Gasetechnik GmbH & Co KG is acquiring the renowned Contura product range for non-destructive packaging leak testing from Inficon GmbH.
29/07/2026 Mespack and Spookfish formalise strategic partnership to integrate thermal inspection technology into flexible packaging machinery
Mespack, a leading international manufacturer of innovative and sustainable flexible packaging machinery and turnkey solutions, and Spookfish, a deep-tech company specialising in multi-spectral vision and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered process monitoring for in-line quality control, have formalised a strategic partnership to integrate advanced thermal inspection technology into Mespack’s flexible packaging equipment.
29/07/2026 Wireless hardness tester
Novotest’s Lab UCI Pro is a next-generation portable hardness tester built on advanced ultrasonic contact impedance (UCI) technology. The device delivers a new level of measurement accuracy, stability and usability, setting a higher standard for UCI hardness testing in both laboratory and field applications.
28/07/2026 ESAB Corporation completes acquisition of Eddyfi Technologies
ESAB Corporation, a focused premier industrial compounder, has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Eddyfi Technologies, a global leader in advanced inspection and monitoring technologies.
28/07/2026 CT visualisation software
North Star Imaging Inc (NSI), an Illinois Tool Works (ITW) company and industry leader in industrial X-ray and computed tomography (CT) systems, has announced the launch and availability of its efX Software Version 3.0.
27/07/2026 Testia expands international operations with Airbus Helicopters
Testia has announced the successful win of a major call for tender from Airbus Helicopters.
24/07/2026 CDL Group acquires Ultraflux NDT
CDL Group has announced that it has officially acquired Ultraflux NDT. This marks an exciting step forward for both companies and further strengthens their capability to support customers across non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, compliance, certification and technical services.
24/07/2026 Thermal camera with app-enabled functionality
FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has introduced the iXX-Series of next-generation app-enabled thermal cameras for inspection tasks across a multitude of asset condition monitoring, building inspection and other applications.
23/07/2026 Foerster shapes the future of Plateproof
As of May 2026, Foerster has transferred its heavy plate testing system Plateproof to IDS GmbH, a member of the Rosenxt Group, as part of the ongoing strategic development of its company and technology portfolio.
22/07/2026 High-performance modular penetrant testing
Magnaflux has launched the ZA-800, a cutting-edge solution for fast and reliable penetrant testing.
22/07/2026 Listening to the ocean without a crew: three Canadian companies take aim at one of marine robotics’ hardest problems
Beneath the surface of Canada’s coastal waters lies a world of activity that no camera and no radar can see: endangered killer whales navigating shipping lanes, vessels at anchor whose engine noise reshapes marine ecosystems, undersea cables carrying the data backbone of the global economy and, increasingly, foreign assets that few nations have the means to detect.
21/07/2026 Ned Marine launches flying drone and subsea ROV inspection services for NDT
Dutch non-destructive testing (NDT) specialist Ned Marine is expanding its inspection capabilities with the introduction of NDT drone services.
20/07/2026 Hendrickson unveils Watchman
Hendrickson, based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, has launched its new Watchman advanced wheel-end sensor system, a technology the company claims will help fleets take a meaningful step towards predictive maintenance.
20/07/2026 Pipe screening system
Guided Ultrasonics has introduced the latest generation of its GUL Wavemaker® pipe screening system, developed specifically for advanced guided wave testing (GWT) of pipelines.
17/07/2026 Intertek appointed by Santos to provide essential asset integrity and NDT solutions
Intertek, a leading total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, has announced that it has signed a multi-year contract with Santos for the provision of inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT) and asset integrity management support services across its Australian assets.
17/07/2026 Underwater ultrasonic thickness gauge
Cygnus instruments has announced that its new underwater ultrasonic thickness gauge is on the horizon, offering a remarkable leap forward from its predecessor.
16/07/2026 Gastops launches FluidSIGHT
Gastops, a provider of intelligent condition monitoring solutions, has announced the launch of FluidSIGHT, a real-time oil condition monitoring system designed to provide continuous insight into engine health across marine and industrial applications.
15/07/2026 Oceanscan opens state-of-the-art Aberdeen facility to support offshore demand across UK and Europe
Oceanscan Group has officially opened its new Aberdeen facility in Dyce, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion across Scotland, the UK and Europe.
15/07/2026 ROV-deployed AUT tool
Sonomatic has launched the i-Claw, a robotic, remotely operated vehicle (ROV)-deployable system designed to perform I-tube weld inspections on subsea assets.
14/07/2026 Rail freight monitoring
Given that railways are a central component of global trade, one particular challenge is the early detection of damage to freight cars.
13/07/2026 UTEX Scientific announces acquisition of PA-CAT Inc
UTEX Scientific, a leading developer of advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) software, instrumentation and automated inspection systems, has announced the acquisition of PA-CAT Inc, an innovative phased array corrosion analysis technology company, from Holloway NDT & Engineering Inc.
13/07/2026 Portable ultrasonic inspection platform
Eddyfi Technologies has announced the commercial release of Cypher, a powerful new portable ultrasonic inspection platform built to deliver faster, clearer and more confident inspections in the world’s most demanding environments.
13/07/2026 JetSoft announces breakthrough offline AI agent for waste reduction and quality control
JetSoft has announced the launch of ARQ, a pioneering offline artificial intelligence (AI) agent designed to transform how organisations explore, understand and act on their inspection and manufacturing data.
10/07/2026 More efficient quality assurance for 3D printed components in the aviation industry
As part of the SONRISA project, the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Germany is developing innovative methods to assess the quality of metal 3D printed components more quickly, reliably and cost-effectively.
