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31/03/2025 Element Metech opens state-of-the-art calibration laboratory in Denmark
Element Metech A/S, part of Element Materials Technology, a leading provider of calibration and measurement technology services, has announced the successful opening of its state-of-the-art calibration laboratory in Herning, Denmark.

28/03/2025 Siemens and Roboverse Reply automate inspection processes with mobile robots
Roboverse Reply, an expert in robotics integration scenarios, has developed an end-to-end solution for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven inspection processes in industrial environments together with Siemens, a leading technology company.

27/03/2025 Certification Bodies, third-party certification schemes and the relationship with accreditation service providers
A Certification Body (CB), of which the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) is one, is an independent organisation that provides products to industry for such things as the certification of persons.

26/03/2025 Lavender International receives outstanding feedback in Ofsted monitoring visit
Lavender International NDT has achieved ‘significant progress’ in all three areas from Ofsted following the provider’s first monitoring visit, which was conducted on 17 and 18 December 2024.

25/03/2025 EM&I empowering future ROV pilots
EM&I is celebrating the success of its Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Training Programme, which welcomed 24 aspiring pilots.

25/03/2025 Ashtead Technology appoints new Non-Executive Director
Ashtead Technology Holdings plc, a leading global provider of subsea technology and solutions to the offshore energy market, has announced the appointment of Kristin Færøvik as Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.

24/03/2025 VisiConsult founder hands over to next generation
After almost three decades at the helm of VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbH, founder Hajo Schulenburg handed over the management of the internationally successful medium-sized company to his sons Lennart and Finn Schulenburg on 1 January 2025.

21/03/2025 Smart Manufacturing Week to celebrate best in UK manufacturing and engineering excellence and innovation
On 4-5 June 2025, the NEC Birmingham will play host to the UK’s largest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering.

21/03/2025 Nikon strengthens B2B position with Industrial Solutions Business Unit integration
Nikon Corporation (Nikon) has started the new year with a special celebration, building momentum following the successful merger of its Digital Solutions Business Unit and Industrial Metrology Business Unit into a unified Industrial Solutions Business Unit (IDSBU).

20/03/2025 Meet BINDT’s new President
Jason Taylor, Technical Manager Industries and Environment with SGS, is BINDT’s President for the next two years.

20/03/2025 New reliability service
Eriks Industrial Services has launched a new, multi-tiered reliability service designed to help manufacturers reduce downtime, enhance asset performance and streamline maintenance strategies.

19/03/2025 Vibration measurement kit
PCB Piezotronics (PCB) is introducing Model 300A31 end-of-line testing kit, the company’s first bundle for integration into automated subsystem testing.

19/03/2025 Setra Heby invests in online system
Swedish Setra Heby sawmill is now in the process of introducing online monitoring of its two reducers from sawline supplier Linck.

18/03/2025 Serco Rail Technical Services secures PCN accreditation
Serco Rail Technical Services (SRTS) has successfully achieved PCN accreditation for the provision of ultrasonic axle testing (UAT) and running rail training.

18/03/2025 Siemens launches Simocode M-CP
Siemens has launched Simocode M-CP, a motor management product series tailored for motor control centres (MCCs) that complements the existing Simocode portfolio.

17/03/2025 Embedded vision camera
The uEye XS from Embedded vision cameraGmbH weighs only 12 g and with a size of just 26.4 × 23 × 21.7 mm it fits into almost any application.

14/03/2025 BCM-W wireless bearing monitoring
Thordon Bearings has unveiled a new wireless propeller shaft bearing wear measurement system that marks a significant advancement in hull and propeller shaft condition monitoring.

13/03/2025 Metrology-grade 3D scanner
Creaform, a business of Ametek Inc and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, has announced the latest advancements to its HandySCAN 3D|MAX Series.

12/03/2025 ANYbotics and Createc collaborate to revolutionise nuclear facility inspections
ANYbotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robotics, has collaborated with Createc, a specialist in robotic applications for nuclear decommissioning, to transform the nuclear industry through advanced robotic inspections.

11/03/2025 Megger launches world-class predictive maintenance solutions in the UK and Ireland
Megger, a leading provider of electrical measurement and monitoring solutions, has announced the launch of Megger Industrial Reliability in the UK and Ireland.

10/03/2025 Multi-million-pound investment to fast-track fusion fuel development
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)’s £200 million Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) programme has announced a series of significant steps to advance fusion energy development.

07/03/2025 BES Group welcomes new MD of Europe
Ending 2024 with the news of ECH-Groep, its first acquisition in mainland Europe, was a significant milestone for BES Group and signalled the beginning of an exciting, planned growth outside of the UK and Ireland.

06/03/2025 Honour for Brunel Innovation Director
Brunel University of London’s Professor Tat-Hean Gan has been named as a Distinguished Fellow of the International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration (IIAV).

05/03/2025 Intelligent sensor platform revolutionises monitoring of critical infrastructure
In view of the growing importance of the safety of critical infrastructure, especially bridges, continuous monitoring of sensitive areas is becoming increasingly important.

04/03/2025 Wabtec to acquire Evident’s Inspection Technologies division
The acquisition of Inspection Technologies will expand offerings for Wabtec’s existing customers in the rail, mining and industrial sectors.

03/03/2025 Altrad completes acquisition of Stork’s UK business
Altrad has announced that it has completed the purchase of Stork TS Holdings Limited, which holds the Stork UK group of companies.