If you are new to the industry or perhaps doing initial research into robust robotic crawler solutions for remote visual inspection and other non-destructive testing, you will undoubtedly find yourself trying to decide between wireless/battery operated tools or a tethered inspection system. This article weighs the pros and cons, ultimately offering the Beyond Current solution for [...]
HUD approves the SciAps X-550 Analyzer as a first-of-its-kind Analyzer which uses an X-ray tube that eliminates the need for a radioactive isotope. The HUD-approved SciAps X-550 Analyzer is now exclusively available for rental through channel partner Pine Environmental Services. SciAps offers the X-550 XRF analyzer, which now can detect lead-in-paint with the HUD LBP App [...]
The new 72DL PLUS™ ultrasonic thickness gauge delivers precision thickness measurements at high speed in a portable, easy-to-use device. With fast scanning, advanced algorithms and Olympus’lowest-ever minimum thickness capability, the gauge can measure the thickness of very thin layers for challenging applications across industries. Whether used as a paint thickness gauge, coating thickness gauge or material [...]
Percepto, pioneering autonomous inspection by industrial robotics, today announced that it has been granted operational approval to fly Percepto autonomous drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) at a site in Australia. The waiver, granted by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), will allow completely remote inspection of the facility, laying the groundwork for many similar [...]
A new imaging technique, allowing 3D imaging at video rates through a fiber the width of a human hair, could transform imaging for a wide range of applications in industrial inspection and environmental monitoring. In the longer term the technique could be further developed for applications in medical imaging. The system was developed by an international [...]
VisiConsult is pleased to announce that Jeff Darby joined as General Manager, Americas Region, including Canada, North America, and Mexico. Jeff comes to VisiConsult with 30 years of diverse multi-industry experience working in the X-ray and CT markets with world class companies like Philips, Carestream, and Creative Electron. His work with channel partners and strategic accounts [...]
The aviation supplier PFW Aerospace, a subsidiary of the French company Hutchinson, is testing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure demanding quality standards in non-destructive material testing (NDT). The aim is to optimize economic efficiency in quality assessment tasks. As part of a pilot program, supplier of customer-specific X-ray systems, VisiConsult. is evaluating whether [...]
Corpus Christi, TX – MFE Inspection Solutions launches a lunch & learn event on March 3 where attendees will have the opportunity to operate the robotics and autonomous technology making quite a stir across multiple industries. The heavily coveted Boston Dynamics Spot the Robot Dog will be trampling over obstacles and climbing stairs at the command [...]
Amidst global uncertainty, you can be sure of one thing – the NDT in Canada 2022 Conference is happening in person this May. CINDE is moving ahead with an in-person event for the conference. It has been too long since the NDT community in Canada has been able to get together since the start of the [...]
The new OmniScan™ X3 64 flaw detector delivers improved power and performance to Olympus’ field-proven phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) product line. This 64-channel instrument has the pulser capacity to drive phased array (PA) probes with a larger number of elements, increasing the data acquisition speed for total focusing method (TFM) imaging. Users can exploit its [...]