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30/01/2026 Lucchini launches Smartset Vibe
Lucchini RS Group has officially unveiled Smartset Vibe, an intelligent sensor developed to measure and process the wheelset vibration in real time, collecting data on the operating condition of wheelset components.
29/01/2026 Proceq partners with GPR USA to elevate NDT and GPR expertise
Proceq has announced a strategic partnership with GPR USA as an authorised distributor and repair facility for Proceq’s ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, Schmidt rebound hammers and other non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions.
28/01/2026 International Testing Services expands with new head office and facility investment in Methil, Fife
International Testing Services (ITS) Ltd, a specialist provider of inspection, training and technical services to the engineering, energy and manufacturing sectors, has announced the relocation of its head office to a new, larger facility within the Energy Park at Methil, Fife, Scotland.
27/01/2026 Stafford firm nurtures its home-grown workforce
A Stafford firm with a growing international reach is crediting its ongoing success to an ability to seek out and nurture home-grown talent.
26/01/2026 Computed radiography reveals hidden details in historical artworks
The Dresden State Art Collections (Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (SKD)) consists of 15 museums, which are claimed to be amongst the most important in the world.
23/01/2026 Though born at sea, Cygnus delivers accurate thickness inspection in any underwater environment
The latest addition to the Cygnus diver thickness inspection range, the new Cygnus Underwater, offers an advance on its predecessor, with a host of smart new features, specially designed to operate seamlessly in an array of diverse conditions, simultaneously accomplishing greater accuracy and usability.
22/01/2026 BINDT inspires next generation at the National School and College Leaver Festival
On 11 and 12 November 2025, the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) exhibited at the National School and College Leaver (NSCL) Festival, held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham.
21/01/2026 Ashtead Technology enters new growth chapter as it joins Main Market of London Stock Exchange
Ashtead Technology, a leading provider of subsea technology solutions to the global offshore energy sector, has reached a significant milestone in its growth journey by listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
20/01/2026 Odfjell Technology secures frame agreement with COSL Drilling Europe
Odfjell Technology has been awarded a frame agreement with COSL Drilling Europe AS for the delivery of crane and lifting services and risk-based inspection management and services, including non-destructive testing, Ex inspections and rope access.
19/01/2026 Defendr brings new depth of data and responsiveness to condition monitoring
Coventry-based NDE Clarke Pitchline has announced a new turnkey condition monitoring offering for rotating plant equipment based on the unique application of innovative technologies coupled with deep experience in failure mode analysis and machine understanding.
16/01/2026 Detection of air-filled anomalies in Menkaure Pyramid could indicate new entrance
Researchers from Cairo University and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), as part of the ScanPyramids research project, have identified two hidden air-filled anomalies in the third-largest pyramid of Giza, Egypt.
15/01/2026 The new European Data Act is changing the way equipment manufacturers will operate
As of September 2025, a new regulation from the European Commission is affecting how equipment manufacturers manage data.
14/01/2026 Ultramag becomes supplier for Johnson & Allen NDT consumables
Having used Johnson & Allen products and equipment for over 35 years, Ultramag has announced that it is now able to supply its customers with Johnson & Allen non-destructive testing (NDT) consumables.
13/01/2026 ABB modernises variable speed drives
ABB has launched a new modernisation service for its variable speed drives (VSDs), embedding Samotics-powered electrical signature analysis (ESA) technology into legacy drives.
12/01/2026 Wall-climbing robots rise to the challenge for EDF chimney inspections
Inspecting tall and complex vertical structures has always posed significant challenges for non-destructive testing (NDT) professionals, but that could be about to change thanks to robotics innovator HausBots.
09/01/2026 Prior Scientific Instruments strengthens global position with strategic acquisition
Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd, a provider of microscopy, photonics and automation solutions, has completed the strategic acquisition of Kinetic Systems Inc, a respected USA-based manufacturer of advanced vibration isolation systems.
09/01/2026 Join BINDT’s Certification Technical Committee
Would you like to help shape the future of the non-destructive testing (NDT) and condition monitoring (CM) industry, influence standards and support the development of certification and training?
08/01/2026 Sonomatic pioneers remote buried vessel inspection with advanced corrosion mapping
Sonomatic has successfully completed a groundbreaking remote inspection of a buried closed drain vessel, overcoming significant access and safety challenges to deliver comprehensive corrosion mapping data for a major onshore asset owner.
08/01/2026 Ariane 6 rocket successfully carries Earth observation satellite Sentinel-1D into orbit
On 4 November 2025, an Ariane 6 rocket successfully carried the Earth observation satellite Sentinel-1D into orbit.
07/01/2026 Sandia team creates X-ray images of the future
When German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays in the late 1800s while experimenting with cathode ray tubes, it was a breakthrough that transformed science and medicine, so much so that the basic concept remains in use today.
07/01/2026 New leadership for the Practitioner Committee
The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) Practitioner Committee has announced the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair, marking the conclusion of a five-year tenure under outgoing Chair Sam Cunningham.
06/01/2026 BINDT showcases at Advanced Engineering 2025
BINDT was delighted to exhibit at Advanced Engineering 2025, which was held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham on 29 and 30 October. The event proved highly successful, providing a valuable opportunity for BINDT to raise awareness of the Institute, what it does and how it continues to support the non-destructive testing (NDT) and wider engineering community.
05/01/2026 Chung-Ang University researchers revolutionise non-destructive testing with purpose-built AI technologies
System reliability and safety are paramount across industries such as semiconductors, energy, automotive and steel, where even microscopic cracks or defects within structures can critically affect performance.
