Non Destructive Testing

Marine growth is a common issue that plagues offshore assets, obstructing direct access and making it challenging to determine their structural integrity. Non-destructive testing operations are particularly affected by this pesky biological material, necessitating its removal. This article will examine how long-range ultrasonic testing (LRUT) is already being employed for offshore riser and caisson inspections and [...]

Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business and world leader in nondestructive testing (NDT) solutions for industrial inspection, introduces Krautkrämer SpotVision, a new phased array ultrasonic solution for spot weld inspection. Krautkrämer SpotVision was developed specifically for the requirements of spot weld inspection in the automotive industry: By using the inspection device, e.g. on chassis parts during [...]

In response to growing demand for Matrix Array UT (MAUT) standards, ASTM International have recently published E3370-22, "Standard Practice for Matrix Array Ultrasonic Testing of Composites, Sandwich Core Constructions, and Metals used in Aerospace Applications". The Standard has its origins in ASTM E2580-17 "Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Flat Panel Composites and Sandwich Core Materials [...]

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 [...]