A composite testing company based in Devon has expanded its range of services by supplementing laboratory test equipment with specialist rental instruments from Ashtead Technology. “We have invested heavily in the latest materials testing equipment for our Honiton lab, but we have a regular requirement for NDT equipment and financially it makes sense to hire these instruments,” said Paul Yeo, Managing Director at Composite Test & Evaluation Ltd.
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Maersk Oil has awarded a long-term contract to
Lloyd’s Register for a comprehensive suite of asset integrity services
to support the development of Maersk Oil’s offshore operations in an
efficient, safe and environmentally responsible manner.
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As a world leader in advanced electromagnetic
inspection technologies, Eddyfi has launched the tank floor PEC probe.
The probe was developed for the in-service inspection of storage tank
annular rings and Eddyfi claims that no other inspection technique can
currently achieve this without emptying tanks.
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Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon UK
will be showcasing its full range of sensor technologies at Advanced
Engineering UK, stand D50, Hall 2, from 2-3 November 2016, at the NEC,
Birmingham. Located within the ‘Automotive Engineering’ section, the
stand will feature award-winning laser triangulation sensors,
non-contact capacitive and inductive displacement sensors, as well as
2D/3D laser profile sensors, infrared temperature sensors, thermal
imagers and colour sensors.
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The non-destructive testing (NDT) market is
expected to reach $11.39 billion by 2022 at a compound annual growth
rate (CAGR) of 8.30% between 2016 and 2022, according to a new report by
Research & Markets. Non-destructive testing assures safety and
reliability by identifying flaws and defects in products without
disrupting operations or delaying processes. NDT is used in various
industries, such as aerospace and defence, automotive, oil & gas,
infrastructure and power generation.
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Carestream NDT has launched a new HR-PRO
high-performance imaging plate, designed to improve overall plate life.
It has exceptional image quality and is designed for use in the most
challenging NDT inspection environments.
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Magnaflux, a leading global player in the
supply of magnetic particle and dye penetrant inspection equipment,
accessories and associated chemical products used for NDT, is primed to
implement the next stage of its sales growth strategy.
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As well as being the official distributor of
surface coatings and treatments to the aerospace, defence and electronic
industries, Pexa also supplies products and services to the NDT
industry.
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The Bloodhound Project has announced Zhejiang
Geely Holding (ZGH) Group as its prime sponsor and Official Automotive
Partner in a three-year agreement.
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Inspecting and managing corrosion under
insulation (CUI) is still a major issue facing asset integrity. In light
of this and the unrivalled success of Eddyfi’s recently released Lyft™
system, IMechE Engineering Training Solutions (IMechE ETS) has developed
a course with Eddyfi that provides an appreciation for the use of
pulsed eddy current (PEC) in combating CUI. Dates for the 2017 training
schedule are now available.
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Euroteck Systems has now completed its
relocation into its completely refurbished 3,800 sq ft, three-storey
office block, which is adjacent to its 8,000 sq ft factory unit.
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Creaform, a worldwide leader in portable 3D
measurement solutions and engineering services, has announced its
decision to move its headquarters to Innoparc Lévis in order to support
its growth. This move represents a $20 million investment in order to
triple its production capacity and hire a significant number of new
employees. The new building will have twice the square footage of
Creaform’s existing facilities, increasing from 38,000 to 76,000 sq ft.
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The North Sea oil & gas industry was
celebrated recently at a Press and Journal Gold Awards ceremony. The
Gold Awards recognise the companies and individuals who continue to
forge a path ahead for the sector, despite the challenges it faces in
the global market.
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