News
10/07/2026 More efficient quality assurance for 3D printed components in the aviation industry
As part of the SONRISA project, the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Germany is developing innovative methods to assess the quality of metal 3D printed components more quickly, reliably and cost-effectively.
30/06/2026 Mactech Energy Group appoints Darran Atter as Development Manager
Mactech Energy Group has announced that it has welcomed Darran Atter to the team as Development Manager.
29/06/2026 Chemetall strengthens footprint in Asia-Pacific with new application laboratory in Vietnam
Chemetall, the surface treatment global business unit of BASF Coatings, has opened its first application laboratory in the southern province of Tây Ninh (formerly Long An), near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
26/06/2026 PTS Group supports safety and certification for global heavy lifting company
PTS Group, an established family firm and non-destructive testing (NDT) company based in Stafford, is working with Mammoet, a major engineered heavy lifting and transport company, headquartered in the Netherlands, to ensure safety, certification and compliance.
25/06/2026 Rolls-Royce welcomes landmark contract with UK Government for delivery of small modular reactors
Rolls-Royce has welcomed the announcement that Rolls-Royce SMR has signed a landmark contract with Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) that paves the way for the design and delivery of the first small modular reactors (SMRs) in the UK.
24/06/2026 2026 Salary Survey highlights continued salary growth for professionally registered engineers and technicians
The Engineering Council has partnered with The Engineer on its annual Salary Survey, which has now been published.
23/06/2026 Labquip NDT invests to upgrade UK headquarters
Labquip NDT is investing £300,000 in its Stroud, UK, headquarters, a facility that will soon host several technical upgrades, calibration laboratories and facilities for UK customer sectors, including aerospace, medical and healthcare, oil & gas, metal fabrication and many other sectors that require expert non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment.
23/06/2026 IEV Group and CorrosionRADAR partner to expand continuous CUI monitoring capability in Southeast Asia
IEV Group and CorrosionRADAR have announced a strategic partnership to support corrosion under insulation (CUI) monitoring and asset integrity programmes for insulated industrial infrastructure across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Brunei, Vietnam and Thailand.
23/06/2026 Engineering and technology careers could unlock £1 billion for women’s earnings
This International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), EngineeringUK has released new estimates highlighting the potential for women to increase their earnings through careers in engineering and technology.
22/06/2026 Hosokawa Alpine launch
Blueserv, the service brand of Hosokawa Alpine, has introduced isa.guard, an innovative tool for predictive maintenance developed after over 30 years of experience and the monitoring of more than 1000 machines worldwide.
22/06/2026 Polytec to showcase precision non-contact measurement technology at Materials Testing 2026
Polytec, a global leader in optical measurement technology since 1967, will be exhibiting at Materials Testing 2026, bringing live demonstrations of its latest innovations in laser doppler vibrometry and optical 3D surface metrology to engineers and researchers across the UK.
19/06/2026 Carestream NDT wins gold and silver Stevie Awards in 2026 American Business Awards
Carestream NDT, a worldwide provider of digital radiography solutions for non-destructive testing, has been named the winner of two Stevie Awards: a Gold Award in the ‘Business-to-Business Products’ category and a Silver Award in the ‘Achievement in Product Innovation’ category at the 24th Annual American Business Awards.
18/06/2026 Improving reliability in the energy sector
As Africa shifts towards renewable energy, ensuring a reliable and affordable supply of power is more important than ever.
18/06/2026 Argyll Ruane enhances eddy current training and examination capability
Argyll Ruane has enhanced its eddy current testing (ET) of welds capability through targeted investment in new samples as well as the refurbishment of current training and examination samples, improving consistency, technical robustness and alignment with industry requirements.
17/06/2026 New IET report highlights urgent need for greater disability inclusion in engineering and technology
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has published a new report identifying the barriers facing disabled people in engineering and technology, calling for sector-wide action to build more accessible and equitable workplaces.
16/06/2026 Salerno hosts signing of landmark agreement between Certing and the UK Engineering Council
Certing and the Engineering Council (UK) have formally signed a new Admissions Pathways Agreement designed to strengthen professional mobility and collaboration between the engineering professions in Italy and the UK.
16/06/2026 Bowyer Engineering celebrates 80 years
On St George’s Day 2026, Bowyer Engineering Ltd celebrated 80 years of business, a proud milestone. Reaching eight decades is no small achievement and it has only been possible due to the dedication of its staff, the loyalty of its customers and the strong values that have guided the company since 1946.
15/06/2026 NDT apprentice success for Tru-Tec NDT
NDT apprentice Bradley Nortcliffe of Tru-Tec NDT has successfully completed his end-point assessment, achieving a grade distinction and becoming the first apprentice enrolled on Lavender International’s scheme to qualify in alternating current field measurement (ACFM).
15/06/2026 BINDT inspires next generation at 2026 NAEE events
As part of its science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach programme, this spring BINDT once again exhibited at a series of National Apprenticeship and Education Events (NAEE) across the UK, engaging with students, educators and industry representatives to highlight the diverse and exciting opportunities available within these fields.
12/06/2026 TSC Subsea awarded multi-year flexible pipes inspection contract
TSC Subsea has been awarded a multi-year contract with a major operator for the subsea inspection of insulated flexible pipes in the pre-salt region offshore Brazil.
11/06/2026 Delta XD expands Zeiss partnership with HandsOnMetrology agreement
Delta XD Limited has further strengthened its partnership with Zeiss, announcing its appointment as an official HandsOnMetrology partner for the UK and Ireland.
11/06/2026 Strategic collaboration announced
XGS Energy (XGS), a developer of next-generation geothermal power systems, and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, have announced a strategic collaboration and initial order for Baker Hughes’ engineering services to advance XGS’s planned 150 MW geothermal project in New Mexico, USA.
10/06/2026 Axess Group secures inclusion of GWUT in frame agreement with Equinor
Axess Group has secured the inclusion of guided wave ultrasonic testing (GWUT) in its existing frame agreement with Equinor, an international energy company.
10/06/2026 Bluetooth technology optimises operations
While perhaps not such a well-known use case as audio streaming, Bluetooth technology is increasingly being relied on by global industrial facilities to reduce downtime, improve visibility into day-to-day operations, enhance productivity and support smarter maintenance strategies.
09/06/2026 Effective PCN communication and feedback
BINDT has an active presence on social media, particularly LinkedIn, with many useful discussions taking place around certain PCN Scheme requirements and processes.
08/06/2026 UTM students awarded full sponsorship
A delegation of seven students, together with their advisor, Ts Dr Mohd Khairul Afzan Mohd Lazi from the Faculty of Civil Engineering (FKA), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), has been fully sponsored by the Sakura Science Exchange Programme, an international initiative organised by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), to travel to Kyoto, Japan.
05/06/2026 BMW Group Plant Leipzig introduces terahertz-based measurement of plastic components in series production
As the BMW Group systematically advances the digitalisation of its production processes, Plant Leipzig is introducing a terahertz-based measurement system for plastic exterior components in series production.
04/06/2026 Limble partners with VibeCloud
Limble, a modern maintenance and asset management platform, has announced a partnership with VibeCloud Reliability Solutions Inc, a leader in predictive maintenance and condition monitoring.
03/06/2026 Module-level sensor system detects faults in large photovoltaic power plants early
Present systems do not monitor large photovoltaic (PV) plants on the module level. Yet, that is exactly where faults occur, which affect the connection of several solar modules in series, that is, the complete string.
02/06/2026 Survey to understand evolving landscape of NDT in the UK
A new survey has been launched by the British Institute of NDT (BINDT) in collaboration with the UK Research Centre in NDE (RCNDE) and Innovate UK to understand the UK NDT industry’s perspectives on the opportunities, challenges and capabilities shaping the next decade.
01/06/2026 New sensor-based ‘smart parts’ launched
Belfast-based industrial supplies company Rotary Bearings Industrial Ltd has launched a new range of sensor-based parts to assist its manufacturing customers in improving their operational efficiency.
