TSC Subsea has confirmed the commercial availability of its in-service hull inspection capability, delivered using its ORCA robotic crawler. The company delivers in-service hull inspections and condition surveys using its deck-launched ORCA, providing accurate condition assessments above and below the waterline while vessels remain in service. This approach eliminates the need for dry-docking and minimises operational [...]
The integrity of boiler tube welds is critical to the safe and reliable operation of power generation and industrial boiler systems. Conventional nondestructive examination (NDE) methods, while widely used, often present limitations when inspecting thin-wall tubing, complex weld geometries, and heat-affected zones. Recent advances in advanced ultrasonic testing, specifically Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) and Full [...]
KITTERY, Maine – Portsmouth Naval Shipyard reached a major milestone by inspecting, qualifying, and installing a 3D-printed metal flange aboard USS Washington (SSN 787) in March. The component was successfully welded and placed into service after rigorous evaluation. This marks the first time a copper-nickel part produced through additive manufacturing has been welded and used on [...]
SHANGHAI, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytron Microelectronics, a subsidiary of Raytron Technology Co., Ltd. and a leader in infrared thermal imaging, today announced the launch of three new thermal imaging modules -- WN2T, DVS256, and the ECOT series -- at MWC Barcelona 2026. Under the theme "See Heat. Anywhere.", Raytron Microelectronics showcases how compact, high-performance [...]
Leading oil & gas companies have continued to modernize their field inspection workflows across multiple production and midstream sites. Improving safety, reducing manual inspection time, and enabling remote monitoring of critical infrastructure using the DJI Dock 3 paired with the Matrice 4D Series. From pipeline corridors to active production facilities, customer deployments have revealed best practices [...]
ETher NDE is proud to announce the launch of BonPEC, an innovative Pulsed Eddy Current Technology (PECT) solution designed to transform corrosion detection and monitoring for insulated and coated assets. BonPEC delivers a powerful non-intrusive electromagnetic inspection technique based on Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC), enabling the detection, measurement, and long-term monitoring of corrosion in low-alloy carbon [...]
For over three decades, Cygnus has set the standard for underwater ultrasonic thickness measurement. The original Cygnus 1 Underwater gauge earned a reputation for rugged reliability and unmatched accuracy in the harshest conditions. Today, that legacy continues with the new Cygnus Underwater, engineered with advanced technology, modern usability, and the same uncompromising durability that professionals have [...]
WINNIPEG, MB - March 6, 2026: FIBERSCOPE is glad to offer the SOLO PRO+ ExZ1 explosion-proof pipe inspection camera with now available pan & tilt camera head — enabling full circumferential pipe wall inspection from a push camera system. Certified to ATEX Zone 1, IECEx, and UL Class I Division 1, the SOLO PRO+ ExZ1 operates [...]
Hazardous area operators face relentless pressures: high temperatures, volatile conditions, tight compliance expectations - and corrosion that never waits. Maintaining asset integrity under these constraints is especially challenging when equipment must stay online. The Cygnus High Temperature Ex Probe is engineered precisely for this reality, enabling safe, accurate, in service inspection of hot assets. Purpose built [...]