Flir, a Teledyne Technologies company, is proud to announce that the Flir Si1 LD acoustic imaging camera has been named "Product of the Year 2026" in the Measurement Technology category by the respected German industry publication Computer & Automation. Launched in March 2025, the Flir Si1 LD has quickly become a trusted tool for maintenance teams [...]
Sonibel Instruments, the AI manufacturing startup responsible for designing the world’s first complete real-time weld quality control system, today announced the close of their oversubscribed pre-seed round. Maple VC led the $1.6 million round with Champion Hill Ventures, Dorm Room Fund, and strategic angels. "Sonibel Instruments is the exponential efficiency boost manufacturers need to push through [...]
As industrial infrastructure continues to age, ensuring the safety and reliability of critical assets like storage tanks has become a top priority. 3D laser scanning tank inspections have emerged as a powerful solution where traditional methods often fall short in precision, efficiency, and safety. By capturing millions of data points and creating highly accurate digital models, [...]
More than three years after the launch of the Cygnus 1 Ex, Cygnus Instruments Ltd continues to see this intrinsically safe ultrasonic thickness gauge (UTG) stand out as one of its most trusted and celebrated solutions for hazardous environments. Founded in 1983 by George Edes, Cygnus Instruments Ltd pioneered the use of ultrasonic thickness measurement for [...]
Matexcel, a global supplier of biological reagents, biomaterials and custom R&D solutions, today announced the expansion of its fluorescent biopolymer product line to support bioimaging and biomedical research applications. The updated portfolio provides a broader selection of high-purity and customizable fluorescent biopolymers, addressing the increasing demand for reliable labeling and tracing tools in academic research, pharmaceutical [...]
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 [...]