News
30/11/2023 Wilcoxon’s ultra-low-power embedded accelerometer
Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies, an Amphenol company, has released the LVEP050-TO5 ultra-low-power accelerometer designed to be embedded into wireless vibration sensors and other battery-powered vibration measurement applications.
30/11/2023 Sensonics secures JOSCAR certification
Condition monitoring specialist Sensonics has announced that it is fully registered on the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR).
30/11/2023 Teledyne FLIR introduces Lepton 3.1R
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced the release of its much-anticipated Lepton 3.1R, said to be the world’s first radiometric thermal camera module with a 95° field of view (FOV), 160 × 120 resolution and a scene dynamic range of up to 400°C.
30/11/2023 Low-speed sensor for wind power turbines
Effective monitoring of low-speed rotating industrial applications, such as wind power generation, is a critical requirement, especially given the continued expansion of ‘greener energy’ alternatives.
29/11/2023 Light Structures teams up with DNV
DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Light Structures AS, a supplier of fibre-optic condition monitoring systems, to cooperate in the development of new methodologies and solutions at the intersection of structural health monitoring and digital twin functionalities.
29/11/2023 Innovative cross-party five-point plan launched to grow engineering and technology apprenticeships for young people
Former Labour and Conservative ministers Lord Knight and Lord Willetts, with support from charity EngineeringUK, have launched an ambitious new five-point plan for growing and sustaining engineering and technology apprenticeships for young people.
29/11/2023 KCF adds machine health optimisation platform
KCF Technologies, a pioneering force in the field of machine health optimisation, has announced the acquisition of its 23rd patent, reinforcing its position as an industry leader in innovative solutions for machine health monitoring.
29/11/2023 Evident Corporation appoints new CEO and COO
Evident Corporation (Evident) has announced the appointment of William Wesley ‘Wes’ Pringle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Hiroyuki Yoshimoto as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
29/11/2023 L&H Industrial releases digital monitoring system system
L&H Industrial has launched Asset IQ, a digital machine monitoring system and control software.
28/11/2023 X-ray leader upgrades software for improved customer service and reduced costs
JME, a market leader in manufacturing and supplying precision X-ray inspection systems for the non-destructive testing (NDT) industry, recently upgraded to the latest version of K8LV from Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS).
27/11/2023 Oil condition monitoring system
Spectrolytic has developed a robust and affordable range of oil condition monitoring systems that give users meaningful and understandable real-time data of the same parameters and in the same units as are commonly received from oil laboratory analysis.
24/11/2023 TSC Subsea and SubseaRobotix bring combined expertise to Nigeria’s subsea inspection market
TSC Subsea has announced a strategic partnership with SubseaRobotix, a leading name in the field of subsea deployments, to deliver an innovative, client-focused and solution-based approach to subsea engineering and structural integrity in the Nigerian market.
23/11/2023 Balluff adds IP69K photoelectric sensors
Four new sensors have now increased the Balluff BOS R254K portfolio from four to eight.
22/11/2023 50 years of Bilfinger UK: a legacy of growth and diversification
In a world where longevity stands as a testament to excellence, Bilfinger is celebrating 50 years of remarkable growth, countless milestones and enduring success.
21/11/2023 New condition monitoring package
USA-based McLanahan has developed a condition monitoring program to help customers keep an eye on the health of their machines.
20/11/2023 CGM celebrates 65 years in design and manufacture of NDT equipment
CGM CIGIEMME SpA is celebrating its 65th anniversary of business activity, which marks the company’s legacy as one of the global leaders in delivering technological excellence and cutting-edge non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for various industries, including aerospace, railway, automotive, oil & gas and steelmaking.
17/11/2023 ABB to provide economic support to Well Done Foundation to tackle orphan oil and gas wells
ABB will provide financial support to the Well Done Foundation, a non-profit organisation that tackles the massive environmental problem of millions of leaking orphan oil and gas wells across the USA.
16/11/2023 Fluke buys Azima DLI
Fluke Reliability, a division of Fortive, has announced that it has acquired Azima DLI, a Washington-based company.
15/11/2023 IMechE Level 3 Services supports Earthmill Maintenance to bring ultrasonic testing services in-house
In a strategic move to elevate their operations, Earthmill Maintenance Ltd and Natural Generation (soon to be merged) welcomed Nathan Bate, IMechE’s experienced Level 3 Consultant, to provide bespoke training on the fundamentals of ultrasonic testing (UT) to technicians at their facilities in Harrogate, UK.
14/11/2023 Geospace Technologies awarded $5.7m contract
Geospace Technologies Corporation has announced a $5.7 million (approximately £4.7 million) contract with an international seismic contractor to deliver a significant number of specialised geophones designed for vibration monitoring in rugged environments.
13/11/2023 Element strengthens position as testing provider of powders for additive manufacturing
Element has achieved a significant milestone in additive manufacturing with the approval of its laboratory in Antwerp, Belgium, by GKN Aerospace Sweden AB, a renowned aerospace technology leader.
10/11/2023 Origins of microcracks in galvanised high-performance steels discovered: BAM research improves safety of car parts
The Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) has gained new insights into the origin of liquid metal embrittlement (LME) of steels.
09/11/2023 Doble’s latest addition to Calisto
Doble Engineering Company, a leader in power grid diagnostic solutions, has announced the expansion of its Calisto Condition Monitoring Platform with the Calisto N1.
08/11/2023 Sonomatic welcomes new General Manager for Europe and Africa
Sonomatic Limited has welcomed Charles Loader to its team in the role of General Manager for Europe and Africa.
07/11/2023 NPL and Rolls-Royce SMR partner on automated monitoring for nuclear small modular reactors
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and Rolls-Royce SMR have partnered on a new project to investigate safe automated reactor operation for nuclear-powered small modular reactors (SMRs).
06/11/2023 Rockwell signs deal with Everactive
Rockwell Automation, one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced its partnership with California-based Everactive, a leader in wireless and battery-less condition monitoring solutions for industrial customers.
03/11/2023 Inductosense to develop cost-effective thickness monitoring solution for subsea operations
DeepStar has awarded a project to Inductosense to advance the company’s patented WAND technology to enable subsea data collection, titled: ‘Low-Cost Thickness Sensors for Subsea Applications’.
02/11/2023 MISTRAS Group announces major leadership transition
MISTRAS Group Inc, a leading ‘one source’ multinational provider of integrated technology-enabled asset protection solutions, has announced a series of key leadership transitions that promise to guide the company into its next phase of growth and innovation.
01/11/2023 BINDT gains Ofqual recognition
The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) has received authorisation from the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) to provide end-point assessments (EPAs) for non-destructive testing (NDT) apprenticeships.
