Historically, inspection of plastic pipes, fittings and joints comprised visual inspection and conformance testing to the applicable standard. These methods are well proven as proactive measures that help ensure a quality plastic pipe system. As with most industries, technology continues to evolve, driving continuous improvements in the knowledge base, methods and measurement techniques. This is now [...]
Terra Drone Corporation, the world’s largest provider of industrial drone solutions, has launched a new UAV and AI-based solution set for the maintenance of power transmission and distribution equipment. The solution was developed based on the market gaps identified after inspecting over 90,000 km of power lines by BVLOS throughout the world. Acquired data is automatically [...]
TPC Wire & Cable Corp. (TPC) announced today that it has completed the purchase of Pittsburgh Wire and Cable (PWC), Inc. located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. PWC is a value-add stocking distributor of high end electrical solutions for the Video Inspection, Mining and Rail industries. This acquisition allows TPC to further penetrate new end user markets and [...]
In-service, high-temperature corrosion monitoring system delivers productivity gains and increases plant safety as part of refinery digitalisation strategy. Ionix sensors have been deployed in a key installation of automated in-service corrosion monitoring of multiple refinery process units at a major oil company, as part of a refinery digitalisation strategy. The deployment covered process units spread over [...]
The Olympus next-generation TERRA™ II and BTX™ III mobile X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyzers offer faster quantitative mineralogy results in the field and lab. Powerful, intuitive software is paired with new X-ray detectors on both systems for increased speed, providing you with the results you need to make decisions quickly and with confidence. Both XRD instruments feature [...]
The Olympus next-generation TERRA™ II and BTX™ III mobile X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyzers offer faster quantitative mineralogy results in the field and lab. Powerful, intuitive software is paired with new X-ray detectors on both systems for increased speed, providing you with the results you need to make decisions quickly and with confidence. Both XRD instruments feature [...]
MADISON, Wis., Oct. 30, 2018 -- Phoenix LLC, known for making the strongest compact neutron generators in the world, will hit another milestone by breaking ground for its new state-of-the-art neutron imaging center in Fitchburg, WI located at 5125 Lacy Road in Fitchburg, WI. Phoenix senior executives, Krupp General Contractors, local and state officials including Congressman [...]
At the NDTMA Annual Conference a training seminar will be conducted on Tuesday February 11, 2020 by Clyde May, Virtual Media Integration titled "Transitioning from Traditional 2D Film Radiography into the Age of Digital Automation." It is well known that traditional film radiography has been the "go to" volumetric examination method for more than 75 years. [...]
WALTHAM, Mass., October 30, 2019—OmniScan® instruments are recognized globally as the benchmark for portable phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) thanks to their power, reliability and ease of use. The new OmniScan X3 flaw detector elevates the standard with innovations that improve the entire inspection workflow. Setting up for a job is faster and more efficient while [...]
Nanotronics together with New York New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, announced that Nanotronics will open a high-tech manufacturing center at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, creating 190 new jobs and investing $11 million. The new flagship manufacturing center will be located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard's historic Building 20, a 150-year-old former shipbuilding factory. The [...]