Paris, France and Houston, Texas – Today, TotalEnergies and Oceaneering International, Inc. announced that the Freedom™ Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) has completed a Pipeline Inspection Industrial Pilot, demonstrating its capabilities for sustainable commercial pipeline inspection missions. The capabilities observed during the pilot delivered on the ambition of TotalEnergies to reduce the environmental impact while assuring the [...]
Vieworks, a leading innovator in x-ray imaging solution, recently marked a significant milestone by participating in the 21st World Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (WCNDT) for the first time. Held in Songdo, South Korea, WCNDT 2024 served as a global platform for experts and professionals in the non-destructive testing (NDT) industry to share knowledge and present the [...]
Based on operator feedback and embracing the use of new materials, the AeroCheck 3 delivers to the end-user enhanced ruggedness, a toughened screen, improved connector access and performance. The AeroCheck includes IP68 "top-face" connector access and an optional en-coder wheel. The AeroCheck 3 upholds the heritage of the established AeroCheck Series and delivers the best in [...]
iSnake has the highest resolution and quality small ergonomic camera produced for close-up pipe and secondary line inspection, including a universal micro rotatable camera head, one-touch manual focus, and superior image quality; this makes iSnake unique in this competition for short-distance drain inspection. It has a 1.3" rotary camera head, which can rotate up to 360° [...]
Abstract Determining the carbonation depth is of paramount importance in assessing the durability of cementitious materials as the carbonation process alters their near-surface physicochemical properties. This paper introduces a novel quantitative ultrasound (QUS) technique capable of nondestructively identifying the carbonation depth, regardless of the tortuosity of the carbonation front. A 2.5 MHz phased array transducer was [...]
Novosound’s Ceilidh system, a wide area corrosion monitoring system for industrial groups seeking to improve efficiency and safety of assets, will be featured at the 20th World Conference for Non-Destructive Testing (WCNDT) in Incheon, South Korea between 27th-31st May CEO Dave Hughes will be meeting some of South Korea’s most high profile technology and electronics groups [...]
Abstract The extensive use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) composite materials in various industries has posed new challenges for conducting effective structural health monitoring and nondestructive evaluation techniques. Based on local defect resonance (LDR), the vibrothermography with narrowband sweep excitation is proposed to detect BVIDs in the CFRP composite. The response spectrum of displacement at the [...]
NORFOLK Va. - Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class (HT1) Deven Nettles, a Los Angeles native, is Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center's (MARMC) Sailor in the Spotlight for May. Nettles recently assumed the role of Leading Petty Officer (LPO) of the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Lab (Code 135). In this role, Nettles and his team conduct various tests to [...]
We are glad to introduce our Well Camera STRAHL HD for rent. This tool is designed to help companies and professionals who need to diagnose and survey wells, shafts, and other underground facilities. Strahl HD Well Camera is well developed by the world-class professionals who answered the need for checking different locations. The dual view high-resolution [...]
Simplifying NDT Operations, Amplifying Success Quebec, Canada, May 1, 2024 - Eddyfi Technologies, a leader in non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions, today announces a significant update to its software licensing strategy. In response to extensive customer feedback and evolving industry demands, Eddyfi Technologies is shifting exclusively to perpetual licenses, phasing out the subscription model. This strategic pivot [...]