News
16/11/2017 Phoenix develops new flexible track scanner
Phoenix Inspection Systems Limited has developed a new solution for the inspection of welds on large-diameter cylinders; the Flexible Track Scanner (FTS) inspects linear and circumferential welding lines.
15/11/2017 Olympus NDT Canada invests to support growth
Olympus NDT Canada has proceeded with the official inauguration of its new office and manufacturing complex, built at a cost of CAD $37 million in the Michelet Innovation Zone. Situated at 3415 rue Pierre-Ardouin, Québec, the new site unites all of Olympus NDT Canada’s services and personnel under one roof, enabling the company to better respond to production demands and optimise its research and development activities in support of its extensive portfolio of industrial testing and measuring solutions. Company executives from across the Americas and the global headquarters in Japan joined government and business dignitaries from Québec and beyond to celebrate the facility’s opening and to recognise the ideal working environment that it represents.
14/11/2017 Ashtead Technology signs rental partnership for Silverwing products
Ashtead Technology has been appointed as the preferred rental partner in the UK for all Silverwing products, a line of NDT inspection equipment by Eddyfi Technologies. The agreement represents another new partnership with Eddyfi Technologies; Ashtead recently signed a five-year collaboration agreement for Eddyfi’s range of TSC products.
08/11/2017 TWI helps The Engineering College meet industry demand for staff
The Engineering College in Birkenhead is set to meet industry demand for new staff through the launch of a commercial welding training centre. The new centre, which was part-funded by Liverpool City Region’s Growth Deal, was able to go ahead after The Engineering College gained certification from TWI Certification Ltd through the Certification Scheme for Welder Training Organisations (CSWTO).
08/11/2017 Information-sharing Open House event
NSI, VG and Instron have teamed together for an information-sharing Open House event on 14 November at Instron’s European Headquarters in High Wycombe, UK.
08/11/2017 BINDT hosts successful Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 event
Following a popular Session D presentation at the Annual British Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT 2017) by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), a follow-up event was held at the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) headquarters in Northampton to appraise attendees of the new Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017.
07/11/2017 BINDT presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Gail Long
The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT)’s Lifetime Achievement Award was introduced in 2014 to recognise a valuable and significant contribution to BINDT and the wider community by an individual who has spent most of their career in NDT/CM and who has been an active member of the Institute for an extensive period of time.
06/11/2017 Creaform wins prestigious 2017 IDEA award
Creaform, a worldwide leader in portable and highly-accurate 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, has announced that its portable optical CMM solution and 3D scanners, which include the MetraSCAN 3D, C-Track and HandyPROBE Next, won bronze during the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), a premier international design competition held each year by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA).
03/11/2017 Teletest business transfer to Eddyfi Technologies opens up new opportunities
As a world leader in advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions, Eddyfi Technologies has confirmed the acquisition of the guided wave technology and product portfolio from Plant Integrity Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Welding Institute (TWI).
02/11/2017 Skills Training UK welcomed into BINDT community
New apprenticeships dedicated to non-destructive testing (NDT) will help to improve standards and address a widening skills gap within the sector, BINDT’s Chief Executive has said.
01/11/2017 NIDays invites engineers and scientists to take a glimpse into the future
National Instruments is hosting NIDays Conference and Exhibition, the ultimate learning experience that unites the brightest minds in engineering and science. This year, NIDays London will take place at Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, on Tuesday 28 November 2017.
