News
29/10/2021 Factors to consider when measuring thickness in battery production
Energy storage devices such as lithium-ion batteries play a crucial role in electromobility and energy transition. In order to optimise battery production, sensors are required to monitor the production line, including thickness measurement sensors.
29/10/2021 Microdrones and GE launch the GE industrial drone line
GE and Microdrones have entered into a worldwide licensing partnership, where Microdrones will bring the GE industrial drone line to market globally, providing professionals access to powerful aerial surveying technology that will enable them to work more efficiently, accurately, safely and profitably.
28/10/2021 Schaeffler introduces OPTIME
Global industrial and automotive supplier Schaeffler is launching its OPTIME™ condition monitoring system in the USA and Canada. OPTIME is an efficient, easy-to-use and low-cost solution designed specifically for the comprehensive condition monitoring of all balance of plant assets across entire manufacturing facilities.
28/10/2021 Lloyd’s Register sells inspection services division to Goldman Sachs
Lloyd’s Register (LR), a global provider of professional services specialising in engineering and technology solutions, has announced the sale of 100% of its Business Assurance & Inspection Services division, including cyber-security business Nettitude, to Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
27/10/2021 Consultancy develops new R&D capability
Acoustic Consultants, KP Acoustics, is restructuring its business. The acoustic consultancy will now sit within the holding group, KP Acoustics Group, which also includes KP Monitoring and KP Acoustics Research Labs.
27/10/2021 Toshiba looks to expand solid-state LiDAR
Toshiba Corporation has announced an updated solid-state light detection and ranging (LiDAR) device that achieves the world’s smallest volume, robust vibration and wind resistance while maintaining a maximum detection range of 200 m, plus what it claims is the highest resolution of any sensor of similar size.
26/10/2021 Ruggedised thermal cameras
The FLIR A500f and A700f Advanced Smart Sensor ruggedised thermal cameras feature high-temperature detection for extreme environments paired with on-camera analytics and alarm capabilities and are said to be ideal for industrial early fire detection or outdoor condition monitoring applications.
25/10/2021 Image analysis software with AI
Olympus Stream™ image analysis software now leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to bring next-generation image segmentation to industrial microscope inspections.
25/10/2021 High-performance borescope
22/10/2021 CMM Software
LK Metrology has released the latest version of its measurement, programming, analysis and reporting coordinate measuring machine (CMM) software. Now called Camio 2021, the software has been significantly improved in numerous key areas, helping to increase inspection productivity, improve the quality of data collected and gain better insight into the components being measured.
21/10/2021 Norra Timber to install SPM Instruments’ online monitoring system
Norra Timber’s Sävar sawmill in Sweden has chosen to install SPM Instruments’ latest and most high-tech online system, Intellinova Parallel EN, after a successful pilot test.
20/10/2021 New BINDT Corporate Member at forefront of measurement technology
The Wenzel Group has been at the forefront of measurement technology for over 50 years. Wenzel is synonymous with high-quality machines manufactured from the finest materials while delivering customer-focused technical solutions and premium levels of customer service. With an installed base of over 10,000 machines worldwide, Wenzel has subsidiaries and agents in more than 50 countries to provide after-sales service support to its customers.
19/10/2021 Helium microscope for imaging delicate structures gains funding
A new type of microscope for non-destructive imaging of delicate structures is to be developed by the University of Liverpool QUASAR group, based in the Cockcroft Institute, with spin-out company D-Beam. The quantum gas jet-based helium atom microscope (qHAM) has gained funding from Innovate UK as part of the national strategy to commercialise quantum technologies; it builds on ground-breaking work by the team on beam diagnostics.
18/10/2021 Transatlantic heavy-duty mobility solution provider invests in more accurate metrology
Part of the RENK group, Horstman is a manufacturer and global supplier of suspension systems for heavily armoured and tracked vehicles. It also produces safety-critical engineering components allied to its core products for the subsea and aerospace industries. A transatlantic investment has seen the company advance its quality control procedures significantly by installing identical new coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) at its factories in Bath, UK, and Sterling Heights, USA.
15/10/2021 Self-installed condition monitoring technology for smarter equipment
Australian start-up Movus aims to transform the machine technology sector by introducing its all-in-one, self-installed condition monitoring solution for smarter and more efficient equipment.
14/10/2021 Vaisala expands modular Indigo product family
Vaisala, a global leader in weather, environmental and industrial measurements, has launched its new Indigo510 transmitter, which is compatible with all Indigo smart probes.
13/10/2021 MTI Instruments portable vibration and balancing system
MTI Instruments Inc, a creator of aircraft engine maintenance diagnostic systems, has introduced its newest addition to the PBS-4100+ Portable Vibration and Balancing System, PBS Gen 4.
12/10/2021 SpotSee recruits new Temperature Business Director
SpotSee, a provider of temperature, shock, tilt and vibration monitoring, has appointed Reuben Isbitsky as the company’s Temperature Business Director.
11/10/2021 MFE Rentals now known as MFE Inspection Solutions
To emphasise its core focus on industrial inspections, MFE Rentals has rebranded, changing its name to MFE Inspection Solutions.
11/10/2021 Lloyd’s Register sells inspection services division to Goldman Sachs
To emphasise its core focus on industrial inspections, MFE Rentals has rebranded, changing its name to MFE Inspection Solutions.
08/10/2021 Intertek adds X-ray CT to laboratory capabilities
Intertek’s non-destructive testing (NDT) experts in Derby, UK, have recently added an X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanner to the company’s extensive laboratory of advanced technology.
07/10/2021 Above partners with leading universities to develop next-generation drone technology for intelligent solar plant inspections
Above, a global leader in aerial inspection services and software, has announced a project with the Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering department at Loughborough University and the University of Essex.
06/10/2021 Applus+ awarded five-year contract for facility NDT and inspection in Canada
Applus+ has been awarded a contract for the provision of non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection services by a leading Canadian operator with facilities throughout Canada. The scope of work entails turnkey delivery of a complete portfolio of integrity assurance services, including conventional NDT, advanced NDT, code compliance inspections, rope access services, thermography and other related support activities.
05/10/2021 IMechE Argyll Ruane opens NDT training school in Scotland
IMechE Argyll Ruane has opened a non-destructive testing training school in Fife, central Scotland, to offer its services to a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, marine and defence industries that depend on skilled, certified NDT technicians.
04/10/2021 Dolphitech expands after period of significant growth
Dolphitech UK has announced that the company is moving to a new, larger location in Cambridge. Its global team has been continually expanding throughout the year and the company will be increasing its UK footprint with additional staff members in the next few months.
01/10/2021 Eddyfi/NDT to acquire Zetec
Eddyfi/NDT has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zetec, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies Inc. The transaction is expected to close at the end of the year and is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals.
