#ndt Control Union Industrial Inspections Ltd. (CUII Ltd), located in Aberdeen Scotland has recently been successfully assessed by UKAS (the UK Accreditation Service) for periodic inspections of offshore containers and associated lifting equipment. It was accredited to ISO17020 for periodic inspections as per EN12079 and DNV 2.7-1 standards and non-destructive testing as part of the same. [...]
#ndt The University of Alabama and Airbus will partner in an effort to enhance engineering education and research, according to an agreement signed between representatives from the two organizations. Airbus, with headquarters in Toulouse, France, and a manufacturing facility in Mobile, will assist UA in purchasing equipment in the areas of additive manufacturing and aerodynamic velocity [...]
#ndt Materials Testing – the most comprehensive exhibition in the world of testing for quality, non-destructive testing (NDT), materials testing, condition monitoring and diagnostic technology – returns in 2017 with a new range of features and industry speakers. Materials Testing 2017 will take place from 5-7 September in Telford, UK and promises to be bigger and [...]
#ndt X-ray inspection systems are key tools for quality control, yield enhancement, and failure analysis of PCBs and semiconductor devices. In many cases, these capable tools provide the only non-destructive techniques for inspection of electronic components. There have been significant improvements in the X-ray inspection capabilities (both 2D and 3D) in the last several years. In [...]
#ndt * Collaboration with Element Materials Technology, Tecnatom and TUV Rheinland in Equipment Qualification Services Alliance * Customers will benefit from vast global experience, specialist testing facilities and strategic expertise * Alliance to target EQ needs on nuclear new build and modification projects Amec Foster Wheeler has formed an alliance with Element Materials Technology, Tecnatom and [...]
#ndt Zetec Inc., a global leader in nondestructive testing (NDT) solutions, announced its Fast Access Probes Program, which reduces lead times for the most common Zetec bobbin probes used for heat exchanger inspections. "We developed the Fast Access Probes Program to be more responsive to customer needs. With this program, we can now satisfy customers who [...]
#ndt Today, in the presence of the Mayor and Quebec provincial government representatives, was held the groundbreaking ceremony marking the beginning of construction on the new Eddyfi Technologies complex. The new offices and integrated research center are at the heart of a project estimated at CA$13.75M. Located in the Michelet Innovation Space in Québec, the new [...]
#ndt In just over a week, the best and brightest in non-destructive testing (NDT) will meet to network, share knowledge, and learn about the latest tools and trends in the industry from June 6-8 in Quebec City at Canada's NDT Conference. The Canadian Institute for Non-destructive Evaluation (CINDE), Canada’s National NDT Society, is excited for another [...]
#ndt The scanner is capable of determining the presence of corrosion on the raised face of either one or both connected flanges without the need to remove the bolts or disassemble the flanges, eliminating downtime. This encoded scanner also allows for accurate repeatable inspections for monitoring known defects. Conventional scanning methods for raised face flanges can [...]
#ndt Hamburg, May 8, 2017: This year’s trade-fair presentation from YXLON is going to revolve primarily around the topic of metrology using computed tomography. The main attraction: a new version of the CT systems YXLON FF20 CT and YXLON FF35 CT will be presented that is targeted to appeal to metrologists. The advantage of CT systems [...]