MFE Inspection Solutions is pleased to announce the release of the new MFE Handheld Optical Gas Imaging Camera that will allow operators to visualize harmful gas leaks in real-time and take immediate action. The handheld device features a 640 x 512 HOT mid-wave infrared camera core and sources its power from its 70wh rechargeable battery handle. [...]
Several regions around the country have historically been connected with space exploration, manufacturing products, aircraft and systems, and providing services to NASA, the Defense Department and others as space travel evolves and conquers new frontiers. In recent years, Pittsburgh has become a force in this field, as entrepreneurial companies with their roots in the development of [...]
Performance advances for manual and automated inspection solutions help manufacturers reduce errors that result in poor product quality, damage brand, and increase costs Ottawa, Canada – Pleora Technologies had introduced new production-ready and customizable performance advances for its AI solutions to help manufacturers improve frontline processes and collect inspection data for analytics. The company is demonstrating [...]
When it comes to lifting heavy loads in industrial settings, overhead cranes are an indispensable tool. And when the lifting capacity required is particularly high, a double hoist overhead crane can be the perfect solution. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what double hoist overhead cranes are, their advantages, how to choose the [...]
Flanged joints play a crucial role in connecting pipes, valves, fittings, and pressure vessels in various industries. However, the design of these joints makes them vulnerable to corrosion, with crevice corrosion being the most common and aggressive type. Crevice corrosion occurs when corrosive substances become trapped within the sealing gasket, leading to serious risks and hazards. [...]
Currently the Principal Design Engineer for Alternative Fuels Global Network, Brett Hovland has spent over 27 years of his career with Shell Oil Company. As the team lead for development and global implementation of retail fuel system design including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) systems, Brett is also [...]
Plane Wave Imaging (PWI) is an advanced firing mode used by Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)instruments that achieve the high-resolution of Total Focusing Method (TFM) imaging at ultra-fast scanning speeds. In many cases, Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) can also be improved through PWI implementation, optimizing data quality for challenging inspections at the same time as efficiency. What [...]
AddUp, a global metal additive manufacturing OEM offering multi-technology production systems, well known for its FormUp® and BeAM 3D printers, has entered a development and license agreement with the Swedish 3D visualization and data fusion software company Interspectral. AddUp’s FormUp® 350 includes one of the most advanced monitoring suites available on the market, based on three [...]
Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, and SAE International jointly presented the 18th Nondestructive Testing Innovation Award at the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Forum today. The award was presented to a team comprised of representatives from Collins Aerospace, Delta Air Lines, Vibrant Corporation and the United States Air Force for [...]
The TÜV Rheinland North America laboratory in West Unity, Ohio has reached the first milestone in its 12 month history by performing 500,000 inspections of automotive parts, including pitman arms and steering knuckles. This has been achieved thanks to the work of our certified magnetic particle inspection (MPI) technicians. This lab was opened in September 2021 [...]