News
30/09/2026 HTSL Group welcomes new team member
HTSL Group is continuously expanding its capabilities to ensure clients receive the highest tier of regulatory guidance and has announced Luke Stocks as the newest addition to its specialist team.
29/09/2026 Webinars on manufacturing-induced imperfections
The Engineering Integrity Society has announced a series of five free-to-attend webinars that will explore the consequences of manufacturing-induced imperfections on the structural integrity and functional performance of engineering assets.
28/09/2026 Advanced imaging from Tracerco improves confidence in subsea pipeline inspection
Tracerco’s Discovery system is proving to be a significant advancement in subsea non-intrusive inspection technology. Claimed to be the world’s first subsea computed tomography (CT) scanner, Discovery was developed by global industrial technology company Tracerco for offshore pipeline and riser inspection.
28/09/2026 PCN confirms availability of TFM certification as a technique within ultrasonic testing
The total focusing method (TFM) has now been formally incorporated into the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing’s (BINDT's) PCN ultrasonic testing (UT) certification framework.
25/09/2026 Warwick set to inspire next generation of engineers with STEM Racing Centre of Excellence
The University of Warwick has been named Motorsport Valley’s first STEM Racing Centre of Excellence in a new partnership with STEM Racing, Maaden and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, which was announced at the Aston Martin Technology Campus (AMRTC) on 1 July 2026.
24/09/2026 Thermal imaging of a Southwest China photovoltaic base solves major O&M challenges
China is investing in photovoltaic (PV) installations at a rapid pace and becoming a core market, holding more than 40% of global capacity. While the future of PV power generation is promising, the industry faces significant challenges: intermittency, output fluctuations, poor accuracy, high operational risks and the inefficiencies that come with traditional operations and maintenance (O&M). All of these barriers risk hindering industry development.
23/09/2026 CorrosionRADAR’S monitoring solution selected to support Dow’s Alberta project
CorrosionRADAR’s data-led corrosion under insulation monitoring solution has been selected to help protect critical insulated assets at Dow’s latest Path2Zero expansion project in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada, to support asset integrity throughout construction and operations.
22/09/2026 Highland OS team is growing
Highland OS Group has announced that Dean McShea has been appointed as its new Operations Coordinator.
22/09/2026 CorrosionRADAR receives highly commended recognition for ‘Technology Innovation of the Year’ at Oil & Gas Saudi Awards 2026
CorrosionRADAR, a provider of enterprise corrosion under insulation (CUI) monitoring solutions, has won highly commended for ‘Technology Innovation of the Year’ at the Oil & Gas Saudi Awards 2026.
21/09/2026 AI-driven thermal cameras
Ensuring grid reliability while minimising downtime is a critical challenge for modern utilities.
18/09/2026 Accurate remaining wall thickness estimation using the Innerspec MRUT sizing guided wave inspection technique
Guided waves have been used for many years to find defects where there is no direct access to the area of interest, such as in the inspection of corrosion under pipe supports (CUPS).
17/09/2026 Oceaneering secures Petrobras contract for ROV services offshore Brazil
Oceaneering International Inc (Oceaneering) has announced that its Brazilian subsidiary, Marine Production Systems do Brasil LTDA (MPS), has won a contract from Petróleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) to deliver remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services offshore Brazil.
17/09/2026 Laser distance sensors
Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has enhanced its non-contact laser distance sensor portfolio with two new models: a new version of the optoNCDT ILR3800-100 with IO-Link, as well as a new version of the optoNCDT ILR104x that offers an increased measuring range up to 150 m.
16/09/2026 Verret Marine acquires SailPlan
Verret Marine has acquired the technology and assets of SailPlan, a maritime monitoring platform originally developed for cruise, naval and commercial fleet applications. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
15/09/2026 ROSEN improves classification and reporting of pinhole anomalies without changes to inspection execution
The ROSEN Group has extended its RoCorr MFL-A service portfolio with MFL-A Plus, following feedback from pipeline operators on classification consistency and reporting of pinhole anomalies in routine inspections.
15/09/2026 Althen expands partnership with Jewell Instruments
UK-based Althen has announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Jewell Instruments. With this new agreement, Althen becomes the official Sales Partner for Jewell Instruments in France and the United Kingdom.
14/09/2026 Novel NDE test-rig delivers multiple benefits for Safran
Coventry-based NDE Clarke Pitchline has developed a novel multi-purpose electro-pneumatic test-rig for the highly accurate end-of-line testing of critical control assemblies and valves for fighter and trainer jets.
11/09/2026 Menu-directed inspection templates
Providing a glimpse into the future of automated engine maintenance, Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business and market leader in non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for industrial inspection, and GE Aerospace have announced the deployment of new, automated menu-directed inspection (MDI) templates for GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B engine borescope inspections that will help deliver a new level of standardisation and automation to the inspection process.
10/09/2026 Gastops validates ChipCHECK
Gastops Ltd, a global provider of intelligent condition monitoring solutions for aerospace and defence applications, has announced the successful validation of its next-generation debris analysis technology, ChipCHECK, for use in conjunction with Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, on the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine, the engine that powers the Lockheed Martin F‑35 Lightning II.
10/09/2026 Ionix receives royal seal of approval for NDT innovation
The King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation has recognised the pioneering ultrasonic sensing technologies developed by Ionix Advanced Technologies, shining a national spotlight on the vital role that non-destructive testing (NDT) innovation plays in improving the safety, reliability and resilience of critical infrastructure worldwide.
09/09/2026 Radar level meter
The introduction of Hikmicro’s flagship LRG10 series radar level meter is accelerating the company’s expansion within the global instrumentation market.
08/09/2026 BINDT publishes report on requirements for acceptance of automated decision-making in NDT, SHM and CM
BINDT has announced the publication of the report from the Workshop on Requirements for Regulatory, Insurance and Legal Acceptance of Automated Decision-Making in NDT, SHM and CM Technologies, which was held in May 2025.
08/09/2026 Hikmicro highlights strategic value of acoustic imaging in automotive manufacturing
Hikmicro is emphasising the growing role of acoustic imaging technology in automotive manufacturing, where compressed air inefficiency, pneumatic instability and leaks can quietly undermine production performance and energy efficiency, as well as process consistency.
07/09/2026 Rolls-Royce announces new manufacturing plant in Derby
The success of Rolls-Royce in developing a homegrown small modular reactor (SMR) business is delivering long-term employment and vital skills for the UK, with the announcement that Rolls-Royce SMR plans to open a new £12m manufacturing development centre in Derby.
04/09/2026 LNG carrier combines ABS smart maintenance notations
GasLog has become the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping company to receive a combined set of advanced machinery health monitoring (MHM) notations from ABS, the classification society, marking another step towards condition-based maintenance replacing traditional fixed overhaul schedules.
03/09/2026 BAM opens living lab for safe hydrogen networks in Europe
The German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) has opened a new living lab for hydrogen networks at its Test Site for Technical Safety near Baruth/Mark (Brandenburg), Germany.
02/09/2026 Treon wins Red Dot Award
Treon, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-native smart industry solutions has announced that its Industrial Node X vibration sensor has received the Red Dot Award 2026: Product Design, one of the world’s most prestigious international recognitions for design excellence.
01/09/2026 Bristol-founded Perceptual Robotics secures millions to expand wind turbine technology
Perceptual Robotics, a wind turbine inspection and maintenance technology company founded by three University of Bristol students, has secured more than £4 million in funding so far this year.
