News
31/07/2026 Shop floor industrial CT inspection system
Ready Metrology has introduced CoreX, a purpose-built industrial computed tomography (CT) system, not for the laboratory but for shop floor applications, where quality decisions matter.
31/07/2026 Laser line probe portfolio
Faro Creaform, a business of Ametek Inc and global provider of 3D scanning and portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) solutions, has announced an update for its laser line probe (LLP) portfolio used with the Quantum X FaroArm Series and Quantum Max FaroArm Series
30/07/2026 Witt acquires Contura technology from Inficon
With effect from 1 July 2026, Witt Gasetechnik GmbH & Co KG is acquiring the renowned Contura product range for non-destructive packaging leak testing from Inficon GmbH.
29/07/2026 Mespack and Spookfish formalise strategic partnership to integrate thermal inspection technology into flexible packaging machinery
Mespack, a leading international manufacturer of innovative and sustainable flexible packaging machinery and turnkey solutions, and Spookfish, a deep-tech company specialising in multi-spectral vision and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered process monitoring for in-line quality control, have formalised a strategic partnership to integrate advanced thermal inspection technology into Mespack’s flexible packaging equipment.
29/07/2026 Wireless hardness tester
Novotest’s Lab UCI Pro is a next-generation portable hardness tester built on advanced ultrasonic contact impedance (UCI) technology. The device delivers a new level of measurement accuracy, stability and usability, setting a higher standard for UCI hardness testing in both laboratory and field applications.
28/07/2026 ESAB Corporation completes acquisition of Eddyfi Technologies
ESAB Corporation, a focused premier industrial compounder, has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Eddyfi Technologies, a global leader in advanced inspection and monitoring technologies.
28/07/2026 CT visualisation software
North Star Imaging Inc (NSI), an Illinois Tool Works (ITW) company and industry leader in industrial X-ray and computed tomography (CT) systems, has announced the launch and availability of its efX Software Version 3.0.
27/07/2026 Testia expands international operations with Airbus Helicopters
Testia has announced the successful win of a major call for tender from Airbus Helicopters.
24/07/2026 CDL Group acquires Ultraflux NDT
CDL Group has announced that it has officially acquired Ultraflux NDT. This marks an exciting step forward for both companies and further strengthens their capability to support customers across non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, compliance, certification and technical services.
24/07/2026 Thermal camera with app-enabled functionality
FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has introduced the iXX-Series of next-generation app-enabled thermal cameras for inspection tasks across a multitude of asset condition monitoring, building inspection and other applications.
23/07/2026 Foerster shapes the future of Plateproof
As of May 2026, Foerster has transferred its heavy plate testing system Plateproof to IDS GmbH, a member of the Rosenxt Group, as part of the ongoing strategic development of its company and technology portfolio.
22/07/2026 High-performance modular penetrant testing
Magnaflux has launched the ZA-800, a cutting-edge solution for fast and reliable penetrant testing.
22/07/2026 Listening to the ocean without a crew: three Canadian companies take aim at one of marine robotics’ hardest problems
Beneath the surface of Canada’s coastal waters lies a world of activity that no camera and no radar can see: endangered killer whales navigating shipping lanes, vessels at anchor whose engine noise reshapes marine ecosystems, undersea cables carrying the data backbone of the global economy and, increasingly, foreign assets that few nations have the means to detect.
21/07/2026 Ned Marine launches flying drone and subsea ROV inspection services for NDT
Dutch non-destructive testing (NDT) specialist Ned Marine is expanding its inspection capabilities with the introduction of NDT drone services.
20/07/2026 Hendrickson unveils Watchman
Hendrickson, based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, has launched its new Watchman advanced wheel-end sensor system, a technology the company claims will help fleets take a meaningful step towards predictive maintenance.
20/07/2026 Pipe screening system
Guided Ultrasonics has introduced the latest generation of its GUL Wavemaker® pipe screening system, developed specifically for advanced guided wave testing (GWT) of pipelines.
17/07/2026 Intertek appointed by Santos to provide essential asset integrity and NDT solutions
Intertek, a leading total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, has announced that it has signed a multi-year contract with Santos for the provision of inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT) and asset integrity management support services across its Australian assets.
17/07/2026 Underwater ultrasonic thickness gauge
Cygnus instruments has announced that its new underwater ultrasonic thickness gauge is on the horizon, offering a remarkable leap forward from its predecessor.
16/07/2026 Gastops launches FluidSIGHT
Gastops, a provider of intelligent condition monitoring solutions, has announced the launch of FluidSIGHT, a real-time oil condition monitoring system designed to provide continuous insight into engine health across marine and industrial applications.
15/07/2026 Oceanscan opens state-of-the-art Aberdeen facility to support offshore demand across UK and Europe
Oceanscan Group has officially opened its new Aberdeen facility in Dyce, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion across Scotland, the UK and Europe.
15/07/2026 ROV-deployed AUT tool
Sonomatic has launched the i-Claw, a robotic, remotely operated vehicle (ROV)-deployable system designed to perform I-tube weld inspections on subsea assets.
14/07/2026 Rail freight monitoring
Given that railways are a central component of global trade, one particular challenge is the early detection of damage to freight cars.
13/07/2026 UTEX Scientific announces acquisition of PA-CAT Inc
UTEX Scientific, a leading developer of advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) software, instrumentation and automated inspection systems, has announced the acquisition of PA-CAT Inc, an innovative phased array corrosion analysis technology company, from Holloway NDT & Engineering Inc.
13/07/2026 Portable ultrasonic inspection platform
Eddyfi Technologies has announced the commercial release of Cypher, a powerful new portable ultrasonic inspection platform built to deliver faster, clearer and more confident inspections in the world’s most demanding environments.
13/07/2026 JetSoft announces breakthrough offline AI agent for waste reduction and quality control
JetSoft has announced the launch of ARQ, a pioneering offline artificial intelligence (AI) agent designed to transform how organisations explore, understand and act on their inspection and manufacturing data.
09/07/2026 Hand-held thermal imagers
FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has reaffirmed its commitment to continuous improvement by releasing two new thermal imaging spot temperature cameras: the FLIR TG268 and TG298.
09/07/2026 QD deploys failure analysis technology at leading Taiwan semiconductor test house
QuantumDiamonds GmbH, a Munich-based pioneer in quantum sensing-based semiconductor testing, has announced the successful deployment of its QDm.1 system at Integrated Service Technology (iST) in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
09/07/2026 Silveray to showcase groundbreaking digital X-ray film at Materials Testing 2026
Silveray, a UK deep-tech innovator in X-ray imaging technology, will be exhibiting at Materials Testing 2026 on Stand D17 at The International Centre, Telford, on 8-9 September.
08/07/2026 SCA Obbola upgrades with vibration sensors
SPM has received a major order from SCA Obbola to deliver the advanced and multi-functional online system, Intellinova Parallel EN, for the PM2 kraftliner machine.
08/07/2026 X-ray and computed tomography system
Nikon Corporation (Nikon) has launched the VOXLS 20 C 225, the latest addition to its VOXLS X-ray computed tomography (CT) product line-up.
07/07/2026 Voith expands partnership with Axia
Voith Hydro has signed a contract with Axia Energia to modernise the synchronous condensers at the Recife II Substation in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Brazil. The project includes a digital and technological upgrade of electrical, mechanical and instrumentation systems originally installed in the 1980s.
06/07/2026 Apave Group accelerates development in rail sector with acquisition of DEKRA Rail by subsidiary CERTIFER
Apave, a leading international group specialising in technical, human, environmental and digital risk management, has announced the acquisition of DEKRA’s rail activities, covering testing, laboratory services and certification.
06/07/2026 Automated ultrasonic marine riser integrity management
Marine risers are among the most critical assets in offshore oil & gas operations, forming the vital connection between subsea systems and surface facilities.
03/07/2026 New research aims to detect hidden defects in aircraft, nuclear plants and 3D printed metals
A new £5 million UK research programme is aiming to help engineers detect hidden defects in critical infrastructure, from aircraft components to nuclear power systems.
02/07/2026 Reliability in Swiss hydropower
Hydropower operators are under increasing pressure to deliver flexibility as electricity systems absorb more intermittent generation.
02/07/2026 HausBots and Sutro Group complete scaffolding-free UT inspection at Cemex facility
HausBots, a Birmingham-based manufacturer of wall-climbing robotic inspection platforms, has completed an ultrasonic testing (UT) campaign on a rotary kiln at Cemex's Rugby plant in partnership with Sutro Group, industrial inspection specialists in the UK and Europe.
01/07/2026 Bilfinger strengthens skills pipeline at Hinkley Point C with NDT apprenticeship programme
Bilfinger has reinforced its commitment to developing the next generation of inspection professionals through its non-destructive testing (NDT) apprenticeship programme at Hinkley Point C, with the latest intake of 12 new apprentices appointed to the project.
