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16/06/2026 Salerno hosts signing of landmark agreement between Certing and the UK Engineering Council
Certing and the Engineering Council (UK) have formally signed a new Admissions Pathways Agreement designed to strengthen professional mobility and collaboration between the engineering professions in Italy and the UK.
16/06/2026 Bowyer Engineering celebrates 80 years
On St George’s Day 2026, Bowyer Engineering Ltd celebrated 80 years of business, a proud milestone. Reaching eight decades is no small achievement and it has only been possible due to the dedication of its staff, the loyalty of its customers and the strong values that have guided the company since 1946.
15/06/2026 NDT apprentice success for Tru-Tec NDT
NDT apprentice Bradley Nortcliffe of Tru-Tec NDT has successfully completed his end-point assessment, achieving a grade distinction and becoming the first apprentice enrolled on Lavender International’s scheme to qualify in alternating current field measurement (ACFM).
15/06/2026 BINDT inspires next generation at 2026 NAEE events
As part of its science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach programme, this spring BINDT once again exhibited at a series of National Apprenticeship and Education Events (NAEE) across the UK, engaging with students, educators and industry representatives to highlight the diverse and exciting opportunities available within these fields.
12/06/2026 TSC Subsea awarded multi-year flexible pipes inspection contract
TSC Subsea has been awarded a multi-year contract with a major operator for the subsea inspection of insulated flexible pipes in the pre-salt region offshore Brazil.
11/06/2026 Delta XD expands Zeiss partnership with HandsOnMetrology agreement
Delta XD Limited has further strengthened its partnership with Zeiss, announcing its appointment as an official HandsOnMetrology partner for the UK and Ireland.
11/06/2026 Strategic collaboration announced
XGS Energy (XGS), a developer of next-generation geothermal power systems, and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, have announced a strategic collaboration and initial order for Baker Hughes’ engineering services to advance XGS’s planned 150 MW geothermal project in New Mexico, USA.
10/06/2026 Axess Group secures inclusion of GWUT in frame agreement with Equinor
Axess Group has secured the inclusion of guided wave ultrasonic testing (GWUT) in its existing frame agreement with Equinor, an international energy company.
10/06/2026 Bluetooth technology optimises operations
While perhaps not such a well-known use case as audio streaming, Bluetooth technology is increasingly being relied on by global industrial facilities to reduce downtime, improve visibility into day-to-day operations, enhance productivity and support smarter maintenance strategies.
09/06/2026 Effective PCN communication and feedback
BINDT has an active presence on social media, particularly LinkedIn, with many useful discussions taking place around certain PCN Scheme requirements and processes.
08/06/2026 UTM students awarded full sponsorship
A delegation of seven students, together with their advisor, Ts Dr Mohd Khairul Afzan Mohd Lazi from the Faculty of Civil Engineering (FKA), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), has been fully sponsored by the Sakura Science Exchange Programme, an international initiative organised by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), to travel to Kyoto, Japan.
05/06/2026 BMW Group Plant Leipzig introduces terahertz-based measurement of plastic components in series production
As the BMW Group systematically advances the digitalisation of its production processes, Plant Leipzig is introducing a terahertz-based measurement system for plastic exterior components in series production.
04/06/2026 Limble partners with VibeCloud
Limble, a modern maintenance and asset management platform, has announced a partnership with VibeCloud Reliability Solutions Inc, a leader in predictive maintenance and condition monitoring.
03/06/2026 Module-level sensor system detects faults in large photovoltaic power plants early
Present systems do not monitor large photovoltaic (PV) plants on the module level. Yet, that is exactly where faults occur, which affect the connection of several solar modules in series, that is, the complete string.
02/06/2026 Survey to understand evolving landscape of NDT in the UK
A new survey has been launched by the British Institute of NDT (BINDT) in collaboration with the UK Research Centre in NDE (RCNDE) and Innovate UK to understand the UK NDT industry’s perspectives on the opportunities, challenges and capabilities shaping the next decade.
01/06/2026 New sensor-based ‘smart parts’ launched
Belfast-based industrial supplies company Rotary Bearings Industrial Ltd has launched a new range of sensor-based parts to assist its manufacturing customers in improving their operational efficiency.
29/05/2026 Ashtead Technology well positioned for continued progress in 2026
Ashtead Technology has announced its results for the full year ended 31 December 2025, delivering a strong financial performance with double-digit revenue growth, further margin expansion and continued strategic and operational progress.
29/05/2026 Condition monitoring technology partnership launched
Greenbrier Leasing Europe is set to install Amsted Digital Solutions IQ Series gateways on all its new wagons to enable users to benefit from condition-based maintenance.
28/05/2026 Wilcoxon introduces vibration data source for MQTT platforms
Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies, an Amphenol company, has announced the release of the VDS130, a four-channel IEPE to MQTT converter designed to interface analogue IEPE vibration sensors with MQTT-based digital and cloud platforms.
28/05/2026 Kaefer UK & Ireland supports Hunterston B transition into decommissioning
Following Hunterston B Power Station’s transfer to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Kaefer UK & Ireland has assumed responsibility for access and insulation services at the site, strengthening its support across the UK’s nuclear decommissioning programme.
27/05/2026 Sonaspection strengthening partnerships across China
Sonaspection’s Chief Executive Officer, Neil Kelly, and Co-owner, George Tsangarides, recently completed a six-day business visit to China.
27/05/2026 Integration barriers eliminated
Digid GmbH, a pioneer of nanoscale sensing technology, has announced comprehensive, end-to-end engineering and integration support.
27/05/2026 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.
26/05/2026 SpotSee and Controlant team up
SpotSee and Controlant have announced a strategic collaboration designed to help life sciences organisations expand shipment visibility, strengthen proof of condition and scale monitoring programmes more efficiently across temperature-sensitive supply chains.
26/05/2026 Nuclear project academy goes national
A UK-wide training programme is being launched by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) to support the development of project professionals across the nuclear sector.
22/05/2026 Testia expands global portfolio with MOC service, ensuring inspection equipment readiness across industries
Testia has announced the official launch of its comprehensive Maintenance in Operational Condition (MOC) service for field and laboratory equipment.
21/05/2026 Royal Navy expands AI scope
The Royal Navy is widening the scope of its Motherlode analytics platform beyond helicopters to include fixed-wing fleets such as Poseidon, Wedgetail and Protector, as it seeks to turn aircraft data into predictive maintenance decisions and improve frontline availability across the Fleet Air Arm.
20/05/2026 Inspectahire wins Innovation of the Year at Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2026
Inspectahire Instrument Co Ltd has been awarded Innovation of the Year at the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2026.
19/05/2026 Waygate Technologies announces strategic partnership with Liminal Insights
Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business and global leader in non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for industrial and energy infrastructure inspection, and Liminal Insights, a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven ultrasound inspection for batteries, have announced a strategic technology and channel collaboration to deliver what is believed to be the industry’s first integrated multi-modal inspection solution for battery manufacturing.
18/05/2026 Piezoelectric polymer developed
Toray Industries Inc has developed a piezoelectric polymer with heat resistance exceeding 200°C.
15/05/2026 HID wireless condition monitoring
HID is bringing predictive maintenance to more industrial assets with a modular wireless condition monitoring architecture that connects edge sensing, cloud analytics and enterprise systems.
14/05/2026 InnovMetric announces acquisition of Digisens’ intellectual property
InnovMetric, a leading provider of 3D metrology solutions for the manufacturing industry, has announced that it has acquired the intellectual property of French company Digisens.
13/05/2026 Monitoring system for motorised pulleys
Rulmeca Corporation has recently introduced the Rulmeca Monitoring System (RMS), offering continuous real-time monitoring of conveyor components.
13/05/2026 North Star Imaging celebrates 40 years of innovation in industrial inspection
North Star Imaging (NSI), a leading provider of industrial X-ray and computed tomography (CT) inspection solutions and a proud part of Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW), has announced the celebration of its 40th anniversary.
12/05/2026 Secure and faster file transfer in the field
In industrial inspection environments, data integrity and reliability are essential.
12/05/2026 SKF makes acquisition
SKF has signed an agreement to acquire G-Tech Instruments Inc, a leading specialist within condition monitoring and measuring instruments technology.
11/05/2026 Volvo CE introduces Fluid Analysis video
As construction operations become more complex and uptime expectations rise, maintenance strategies must evolve. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has launched a Fluid Analysis video as part of its three-part condition monitoring series, highlighting how data-driven services help customers shift from reactive problem-solving to a proactive, insight-led approach to machine care.
08/05/2026 The gauge that outlasted expectations
For over three decades, Cygnus has been said to set the standard for underwater ultrasonic thickness measurement.
07/05/2026 Non-destructive battery test using special nuclear magnetic resonance method
Rechargeable batteries are everywhere, from portable electronic devices and electric vehicles to renewable energy storage. Battery failures are often due to the loss or chemical decomposition of the electrolyte.
06/05/2026 AI-driven sensors in bullet trains
An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven monitoring system using sensors mounted on trains running at up to 350 km/h to detect track defects early, before cracks develop, and to automatically slow trains will be installed on India’s first bullet train corridor, between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
06/05/2026 PTS Group supports safety and certification for global heavy lifting company
PTS Group, an established family firm and non-destructive testing (NDT) company based in Stafford, is working with Mammoet, a major engineered heavy lifting and transport company, headquartered in the Netherlands, to ensure safety, certification and compliance.
05/05/2026 Baker Hughes announces sale of Waygate Technologies to Hexagon
Baker Hughes has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Waygate Technologies business to Hexagon, a global leader in measurement technologies.
01/05/2026 University of Strathclyde to lead UK doctoral programme to train next generation of nuclear engineers
The University of Strathclyde is to lead a £23 million UK-wide doctoral training programme to develop the next generation of nuclear engineers and support the transition to net zero.
01/05/2026 Delta XD expands Zeiss partnership with HandsOnMetrology agreement
Delta XD Limited has further strengthened its partnership with Zeiss, announcing its appointment as an official HandsOnMetrology partner for the UK and Ireland.
30/04/2026 Intertek expands global inspection offering with real-time corrosion under insulation screening solution
Intertek, a leading total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, has expanded its service offering with the launch of real-time corrosion under insulation (CUI) screening results to help minimise industrial piping safety and production risks.
29/04/2026 Flowfinity helps modernise regulated inspection and testing workflows for accelerated report delivery
Flowfinity, a leading no-code process automation platform, has empowered AXS NDT Australia to transform its site inspection data capture and reporting workflows, dramatically reducing reporting turnaround times while improving data accuracy, audit readiness and customer satisfaction.
29/04/2026 New project: ultrasonic NDT of PE pipe butt fusion joints
TWI is launching a new joint industry programme (JIP) project to evaluate and qualify the use of ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) systems to assess butt fusion (BF) joints in polyethylene (PE) pipes.
28/04/2026 HTSL Group introduces radiation advisor services
HTSL Group has introduced its new Radiation Advisor services, delivering expert guidance and comprehensive support to organisations operating in radiation-sensitive environments.
27/04/2026 Bellows Systems enhances NDT capabilities with advanced digital radiography
Bellows Systems Inc has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to quality and innovation by introducing advanced digital radiography (DR) into its non-destructive testing (NDT) portfolio.
27/04/2026 Structures Moonshot call for ideas
Through the National Highways Structures Moonshot project, a wide range of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques have been trialled, both established and emerging, to evaluate their effectiveness in assessing the condition of hidden critical bridge elements, including post-tensioning systems and half-joint details.
