Merck KGaA, from Darmstadt, Germany, has announced the first commercial product from Feelit, based in Haifa, Israel.
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Mouser Electronics Inc, a new product introduction (NPI) distributor with a large selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the ADcmXL1021-1 vibration sensor from Analog Devices Inc.
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Wärtsilä, from Finland, has revealed that its digital predictive maintenance product is now being offered to support two-stroke engines and will be available for scrubbers at a later date.
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Yokogawa Corporation of America has announced the release in North America of its Sushi Sensor, an OpreX™ Asset Management and Integrity wireless solution, with advanced artificial intelligence analytics via GA10 software that make it ideal for Industrial Internet of Things plant asset management (PAM) applications.
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SKF has extended the capability of its Enlight ProCollect portable data collection system, enabling maintenance engineers to plan lubrication routes around a factory or process operation.
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Anglian Water has completed a successful trial with 8power, using remote condition monitoring sensors and analytic services at some of its large water pumping assets. The next stage of the project will see multiple Anglian Water sites monitored with the latest generation of 8power sensors.
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In order to develop and validate a condition monitoring system for wind turbine blades, five companies, including TWI, Renewable Advice, EWT, Halliburton and ASSIST, have formed the BladeSave consortium to combine their expertise in structural health monitoring (SHM) and fibre-optic sensing technology, as well as management software that incorporates risk-based blade data analysis.
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Creaform, a worldwide leader in portable and automated 3D measurement solutions, has announced that the Go!SCAN 3D has been added to the company’s line-up of non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies for the oil & gas industry.
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Established in February 1999 by David Griffin, IMechE Argyll Ruane’s Level 3 Services department offers NDT support and services to the aerospace, oil & gas, petrochemical, medical and automotive industries, to name but a few.
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FLIR Systems has announced the FLIR GF77a Gas Find IR camera, its first uncooled fixed-mount autonomous leak detection camera designed specifically to visualise methane and other industrial gases.
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Olympus, a leading manufacturer of industrial microscopes, is improving the efficiency of non-metallic inclusion analysis for steel manufacturers that use Olympus Stream™ image analysis software. The newly released Olympus Stream version 2.4.3 enables users to more precisely choose the areas of the sample they wish to analyse, helping speed up the inspection process for high-purity steel. New line measurement features also ease the process of capturing multiple line measurements on a sample for cleaner reporting.
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Reactec, an industrial vibration monitoring company based in Edinburgh, UK, has raised £700,000 for the ongoing development of its monitoring technology, including a pioneering social distancing device.
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Garrett Motion Inc, a differentiated technology provider to the automotive industry, has developed the Garrett Early Warning System (EWS) software to focus the power of both physics and artificial intelligence (AI) into an aftermarket tool benefiting global commercial fleet managers.
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Quasset, a company that provides modern and practical asset management solutions, has announced the launch of HoloGrid, a mixed-reality application to create 3D grids.
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Hamamatsu Photonics has developed an X-ray time delay integration (TDI) camera, model C15400-30-50A, which offers enhanced sensitivity to low-energy X-rays through the application of a new technique. This X-ray TDI camera provides sharp high-contrast X-ray images of thin objects such as thin aluminium sheets and light-element materials, including carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), and is expected to improve accuracy in in-line non-destructive inspection of foodstuffs, industrial products, etc.
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In an ever-changing inspection environment that demands a specific and efficient reaction to the needs of clients, inspection technologies are required to evolve with that trend. In order to remain customer focused and meet the demands of the changing landscape, Applus+ is developing new and innovative ways to adapt to those changes.
Grant Meredith, Technical Manager at Applus+ Australia, explains…
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Petasense, a Silicon Valley-based, venture-backed leader in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), has announced the launch of the patented Vibration Mote Model 3 (VM3). Petasense’s Asset Reliability & Optimization (ARO) system includes plug-and-play wireless sensors and predictive analytics software to provide real-time insights into asset health.
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Syslogic manufactures embedded computers that are used in vehicles and mobile systems. The computers are often used as a vehicle control unit (VCU). The latest vehicle computers are based on NVIDIA’s artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled Jetson AGX Xavier modules. For this product range, Syslogic just received the type approval according to ECE R10, also known as E-mark. Moreover, Syslogic also meets EMC industry standard ISO 7637 for road vehicles.
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BINDT’s CM Innovation Award is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to technology innovation, technology transfer or technology strategy in the field of condition monitoring (CM). This prestigious prize is awarded each year by the British Institute of NDT’s Condition Monitoring Technical Committee (CMTC).
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Brüel & Kjær Vibro GmbH has introduced a next-generation VCM-3 condition monitoring platform designed to increase the uptime and reduce the overall lifecycle costs of pumps, fans, motors, gearboxes and many other types of machine, while increasing reliability.
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The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) has launched a campaign aimed at delivering a Fellowship that is ‘fit for the future’ by the time it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026. This is defined as a Fellowship that embodies the full breadth and diversity of engineering excellence.
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AMI has announced the launch of its free-to-attend Composites Virtual Summit, taking place 19-22 October 2020. This four-day online conference will bring together stakeholders from across the composites supply chain to discuss the key opportunities and challenges facing the industry.
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Baugh & Weedon has confirmed that its partner, Pfinder NDT, has now gained AMS2644 approval for Pfinder 923 fluorescent water-washable penetrant.
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Plastometrex, a Cambridge-based company that develops advanced materials testing solutions, has recently closed its seed investment round. The round was led by Element Materials Technology, a global leader in product and qualification testing, with participation from Vanneck EIS and Reimagined Capital.
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OK CONTROL Srl, a service company located in Schio, Italy, has always strived to make quality an ultimate priority since its beginnings in 2002. OK CONTROL is capable of performing visual, penetrant, magnetic, ultrasonic and radiographic testing inspections, both in-house or on-site at the customer’s location.
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A new market research report, ‘Global Machine Condition Monitoring Systems Market’, provides thorough insights and announces various significant factors that are enhancing the growth of the market, along with opportunities available for producers and current trends that are influencing the market.
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Synaptec has launched a real-time data analytics platform that reveals previously hidden indicators about networks, enabling network operators and generators to effectively predict outages and reduce costs relating to operations and maintenance.
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Glacier Energy Services, a leading international provider of specialist products, services and engineering solutions for energy infrastructure, has appointed Tom Gollan as Director of its Inspection Services division.
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Zetec Inc, a global leader in NDT technology, has posted a 25-minute on-demand webinar on new scanning technology that helps technicians improve the efficiency and accuracy of ultrasonic inspections in oil & gas, aerospace, manufacturing and other industrial applications.
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The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has evaluated the application of an inspection technology developed for jet aircraft engines to help operate industrial and power sector gas turbines more safely and reliably. EPRI’s evaluation focused on applying Vibrant Corporation’s process compensated resonance testing (PCRT) for hot section blades, finding that this technology can decrease the risk of turbine blade failure and extend the useful life of gas turbine components, enhancing safe operation while saving time and money.
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ABB has unveiled a scalable, high-performance wireless condition monitoring solution for large industrial applications.
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An award-winning Royal Academy of Engineering programme to boost the employment prospects of engineering graduates from diverse backgrounds has resulted in at least 250 engineering employment opportunities over the last five years, including internships, graduate placements and jobs, according to figures published recently.
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