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31/01/2025 Petasense unveils Vibration Mote Model 4

Petasense, a provider of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions for predictive maintenance, is proud to announce the upcoming launch of the Vibration Mote Model 4 (VM4), the latest advancement in wireless condition monitoring sensors.

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31/01/2025 Elomatic launches maritime platform

Elomatic’s launch of Aura coincides with the maritime industry negotiating the twin challenge and the opportunity presented by the energy and digital transitions. 

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31/01/2025 RWE expands solar footprint in UK and launches industry-leading Solar Developer’s Charter

RWE, a leading power generator in the UK, has announced the start of construction of a further four of its solar projects in the UK.

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31/01/2025 Adaptix announces Sempre partnership

Low-power 3D X-ray imaging specialist Adaptix Ltd (Adaptix) has signed a distribution agreement with The Sempre Group (Sempre) to supply its award-winning non-destructive testing (NDT) technology in the UK and Ireland.

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31/01/2025 Kaefer UK & Ireland awarded gold for the third year running

For the third year, Kaefer UK & Ireland has announced that it has been awarded gold-accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme. 

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30/01/2025 Verasonics awarded United States patent for ultrasonic transceiver design

Verasonics Inc, a leader in research ultrasound, has announced that on 17 September 2024 the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued US patent number 12,089,991, ‘Ultrasound transmitter with low distortion and concurrent receive’, covering an ultrasonic transceiver design providing the ability to transmit high-power and high-frequency arbitrary waveforms with low-image distortion and enabling concurrent receive and monitoring of the transmit signal through the receiver during the transmit period.

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30/01/2025 Portable ultrasonic flaw detector

Danatronics has announced the launch of Echo Pro, its new portable ultrasonic flaw detector. 

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30/01/2025 Coda Octopus Group announces acquisition of Precision Acoustics Limited

Coda Octopus Group Inc (Coda), a global market leader in 3D/4D/5D/6D imaging sonar technology for real-time subsea intelligence and cutting-edge diving technology, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Precision Acoustics Limited, based in Dorchester, UK, in close proximity to the company’s subsidiary Coda Octopus Martech Limited.

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30/01/2025 RES acquires Sulzer Schmid

RES, a global independent renewable energy company and services provider, has announced the acquisition of Sulzer Schmid (Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories AG).

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30/01/2025 MISTRAS Group appoints Natalia Shuman as President and Chief Executive Officer

MISTRAS Group Inc, a leading ‘one source’ multinational provider of integrated technology-enabled asset protection solutions, has announced that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed Natalia Shuman as MISTRAS Group’s new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 1 January 2025.

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29/01/2025 Ashtead Technology to acquire Seatronics and J2 Subsea

Ashtead Technology, a leading provider of subsea technology and services, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Seascan Limited and its subsidiaries (known as Seatronics) and its sister company, J2 Subsea Limited, international subsea electronics and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) tooling rental and services businesses, for £63 million from Acteon Group.

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29/01/2025 Södra Wood Långasjö invests in SPM systems

SPM has received a strategically important order from Swedish sawmill Södra Wood Långasjö for online systems and wireless vibration sensors for monitoring production-critical equipment.

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29/01/2025 Portable hardness tester

Screening Eagle Technologies has announced a new offering and product upgrade for Equotip Live portable hardness testers.

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29/01/2025 Superyacht sector turns to non-destructive technology to shore up maintenance effectiveness

The superyacht sector stands out for its unique demands and high standards.

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28/01/2025 Ultrasonic thickness gauge

The new 39DL Plus ultrasonic thickness gauge is said to redefine efficiency and connectivity in the non-destructive testing industry with ultra-fast scanning speeds and fully integrated wireless connectivity in a rugged hand-held design.

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27/01/2025 Avnet to support mass digital meter deployment

Avnet (AVT), a global technology solutions company, has been awarded a contract to supply Huizhong’s SCL61H-100 smart ultrasonic water meters to South East Water’s Digital Meters programme.

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24/01/2025 Micro-Epsilon establishes Micro-Epsilon Ireland Limited

Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has expanded its direct presence in Ireland with the founding of a new division, Micro-Epsilon Ireland Limited. 

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23/01/2025 AUT weld scanner

Phoenix Inspection Systems Limited has launched a new automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) weld scanner.

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22/01/2025 Hydro launches innovative ARO software

Hydro Inc has launched its new asset reliability optimisation (ARO) condition monitoring platform, a state-of-the-art solution designed to transform the management of critical plant equipment.

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21/01/2025 Bilfinger UK sets industry standards with innovative mobilisation and induction centres

Bilfinger UK, a leading provider of engineering and industrial services, has invested in the enhancement of dedicated Mobilisation and Induction Centres, setting a benchmark for employee engagement and operational efficiency in the industry.

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20/01/2025 Research ultrasound system

Verasonics Inc, a leader in research ultrasound, has announced the release of new features and functionality for the Vantage NXT Research Ultrasound System. 

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17/01/2025 Södra Wood Långasjö invests in SPM systems

SPM has received a strategically important order from Swedish sawmill Södra Wood Långasjö for online systems and wireless vibration sensors for monitoring production-critical equipment.

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16/01/2025 Optime prevents downtime at carton plant

Schaeffler’s Optime wireless condition monitoring and automatic lubrication solution is helping to prevent unplanned downtime of a critical centrifugal pump and motor at the WEIG Group’s cardboard production plant in Mayen, Germany. 

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15/01/2025 WEG agrees partnership with AMT

Automation manufacturer WEG has agreed to form a collaborative partnership with Applied Maintenance Technology (AMT) to promote and use its wireless WEGscan monitoring system in the UK. 

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14/01/2025 Amentum selected to evaluate SMR option in Norway

Amentum and Multiconsult Norge AS have been selected by Halden Kjernekraft AS to evaluate the potential for building a small modular reactor (SMR) in Norway, helping Halden municipality to decide whether nuclear power can meet advanced energy needs.

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13/01/2025 New £5.5m manufacturing centre set to boost UK’s net-zero goals and drive economic growth

A new £5.5 million centre in the Glasgow region aims to support the transition to net zero while driving substantial UK economic impact.

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10/01/2025 Sonomatic and Fototerra strengthen operations in Brazil’s thriving oil & gas market

Sonomatic has announced the launch of its new joint venture in Brazil: Fototerra Sonomatic. 

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09/01/2025 New ORNL algorithm enables faster, safer inspection of nuclear materials

A software algorithm developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), USA, has reduced the time needed to inspect 3D printed parts for nuclear applications by 85%, it is claimed. 

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08/01/2025 Applus+ strengthens US presence with acquisition of Keystone Compliance

Applus+, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, has announced the acquisition of Keystone Compliance, a renowned testing company based in the USA. 

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07/01/2025 Cosmic ray measurements could help extend lifespan of UK bridges

The University of Glasgow, a major research-led university, is leading a groundbreaking initiative to use cosmic rays as a tool for assessing the structural integrity of the UK’s ageing transport infrastructure. 

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06/01/2025 Silveray secures £4m funding boost

X-ray technology innovator Silveray has secured a £4 million seed investment, led by Northern Gritstone, to enable it to launch its first product next year based on its novel semiconductor technology.

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