The path to the smart factory is not a sure-fire success. Startups are driving the use of artificial intelligence in mechanical and plant engineering in this field with speed and unconventional approaches, bringing market-ready applications to market. Their innovative strength strengthens international competitiveness and gives mechanical and plant engineering a head start in global competition. Recognizing [...]
Atsugi, Japan — Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) today announced the upcoming release of the IMX927 stacked CMOS sensor with back-illuminated pixel structure and global shutter. It is the industry-leading*1 sensor that achieves both high-resolution of approximately 105-effective-megapixels*2 and high-speed output at a maximum frame rate of 100 fps*3. The new sensor product is equipped with [...]
PARIS, FRANCE (December 17, 2024) – SkyVisor, a leading innovator of in-house automatic drone-based inspection and asset management software for renewables, has successfully raised €1.2 million in a funding round backed by Tomcat, the French public investment bank BPIfrance, Région Île-de-France, and industry-leading investors. This strategic investment will drive the company’s international expansion, accelerate its product [...]
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acuren Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: TIC) today announced that it will rebrand as TIC Solutions, Inc. ("TIC" or "TIC Solutions"), following its recent merger with NV5. Together, Acuren and NV5 bring decades of recognized expertise in testing, inspection, certification, engineering, consulting and geospatial services. The new corporate identity unifies the combined enterprise, while Acuren, [...]
Motive has announced the acquisition of Weld Integrity Group. The move to acquire the Norway-based inspection and testing business will significantly boost Motive’s Certification & Inspection (C&I) capabilities, alongside its Norwegian presence. The acquisition is set to deliver Motive Offshore Group an additional EBITDA of £1 million annually. Under the acquisition, Motive will immediately integrate Weld [...]
SVI BREMCO, an industrial services company specializing in custom-engineered solutions for industrial plants, emphasizes its comprehensive approach to maintaining operational efficiency through its three specialized divisions: SVI Industrial, SVI Dynamics, and BREMCO. The company continues to demonstrate expertise in solving complex engineering challenges for power generation facilities, chemical plants, and other industrial operations. The company's Gas [...]
Professional divers are all too familiar with the challenges subsea environments present. The latest model of the Cygnus Underwater, an incredible advance on its predecessor, has a host of smart new features, specially designed to operate seamlessly in severe, hostile conditions, simultaneously accomplishing greater accuracy and usability. Measuring through coatings, and now, heavy corrosion The most [...]
Garching, Germany, September 16, 2025 – Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH, manufacturer of system solutions for remote laser welding, has expanded its range of functions to include optical coherence tomography (OCT) for automated weld seam inspection. The fully inline-capable solution enables contactless detection and classification of seam defects in real time – without affecting cycle times or welding [...]
Dust explosions can cause severe damage and fatalities. When ignition sources enter hazardous areas, heat and pressure may trigger explosions—an ongoing risk across any industries that store, handle, or process materials. In coal mines, when rock is crushed and damaged in transportation, it disperses dust. What’s more, coal mining releases methane gas which collects in coal [...]
The reliability of integrated circuit (IC) packaging largely depends on its mechanical integrity. Structural defects such as poor adhesion, voids, micro-cracks, or delamination may not be immediately visible in electrical performance but can significantly reduce device lifespan and cause premature failure. Source: NDT