News
14/10/2016 New code of ethics for the Service Inspection Group
A new code of ethics, along with the application criteria for the Service Inspection Group (SIG), has been produced and approved by the Trade and Industry Executive Committee of the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT), in order to encourage more involvement from members in support of the NDT industry and its practitioners.
13/10/2016 Engineering Council CEO to step down after six successful years
The Engineering Council has announced that CEO Jon Prichard CEng FICE FInstRE will be stepping down from his role in early 2017 to take up the post of Chief Executive at the Institution of Chemical Engineers.
12/10/2016 IMechE Engineering Training Solutions to hold corrosion seminar
In-service corrosion prevention and inspection is a key issue across asset management and asset integrity in the oil & gas, nuclear, power generation and chemical industries.
11/10/2016 New technology for industrial remote visual inspections
Ashtead Technology has announced the addition of the latest Olympus technology to its rental fleet of industrial videoprobes. “The new IPLEX NX offers dramatic improvements to existing imaging technology and can help to locate defects that were previously invisible,” said Branch Manager Alan Hasson. “With a host of new features, this instrument improves the accuracy of inspections and the quality of reports, while enhancing the ease with which this work is undertaken.”
10/10/2016 Eddyfi expands family of I-Flex products
As a world leader in advanced inspection systems and niche NDT solutions, Eddyfi Technologies has announced the launch of the universal I-Flex manual pipe scanner. The scanner was developed to make it easier for users to deploy Eddyfi I-Flex probes on tubes and pipes. It is claimed to be the only low-profile scanner on the market to inspect tubes and pipes from 42 mm to 170 mm (1.25-6.00 in NPS) in outer diameter with the I-Flex line of probes.
07/10/2016 Yorkshire MP visits TWI in Rotherham
Member of Parliament for Rotherham, Sarah Champion, has visited TWI’s Rotherham facility to find out how advanced engineering technologies are being used to support local companies.
06/10/2016 Amec Foster Wheeler opens new laboratory to carry out research into energy systems of the future
Amec Foster Wheeler, on behalf of the High Temperature Facility (HTF) Alliance, has announced the official opening of a new laboratory to carry out research into the advanced energy systems of the future.
05/10/2016 Eddyfi acquires high-precision machine shop
As a world leader in advanced inspection systems and niche NDT solutions, Eddyfi Technologies has confirmed the acquisition of IPN Machining, a high-precision machine shop in Québec, Canada.
04/10/2016 Pexa named ‘National Champion’ in European Business awards
Pexa Ltd has been named a National Champion for the UK in the European Business Awards (EBA), Europe’s largest business competition set up to celebrate business excellence and best practice in the European business community.
03/10/2016 New home and new capabilities for TWI in Middlesbrough
TWI’s Middlesbrough Technology and Training Centre has moved into its new home – the flagship building in the new Teesside Advanced Manufacturing Park.
