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06/02/2012 - SGS accredited by BINDT to conduct TKY weld joints UT training in China
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 China continuously undergoes rapid development in industrial manufacturing and related products, including aviation, steel structure, shipping, marine, petrochemical, pressure vessels and special equipment. During the manufacturing process of these products, the highest priority is placed
on the quality of the components, including the weld joints, of which many are of the node, nozzle and ‘T’ configuration. Consequently, there is a demand for NDT personnel to determine the quality and lifespan of the products containing TKY weld joints and thus save costs (and possibly lives) which could arise from catastrophic failure, unplanned downtime or extended maintenance periods. >> more
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30/01/2012 - BINDT Roadshow – a huge success
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 Rolls-Royce had a number of NDT engineers who wanted to know more about The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) and the services it offers. Instead of every interested person approaching BINDT individually, Dr Iain Baillie, Team Leader, NDE Laboratory, approached the Institute with a view to staging a BINDT Roadshow for Rolls-Royce personnel at Derby. >> more
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27/01/2012 - SGS provides hot hydrogen attack inspection for Shell in the Philippines
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Hot hydrogen attack (HHA) is a form of degradation caused by carbides reacting in steel, thereby forming methane (CH4). The probability of HHA damage in industrial plants is dependent on its partial hydrogen pressure and operating temperature. In the worst cases, HHA may lead to damage, which can have catastrophic results for people and the environment. Since even a minor failure could cause unacceptable downtime and a substantial loss of money, conducting regular hot hydrogen attack inspections is indispensable for detecting failures and discontinuities at the earliest stage possible. >> more
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26/01/2012 - Roger Lyon retires from BINDT
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 This feels a bit like déjà vu, having already retired from RWE nPower in 2009. Having served 12 years in the Royal Navy, my first involvement in NDT was when my uncle, Ron Burgess (who worked alongside Ron Halmshaw (Past President) in the Woolwich Arsenal), persuaded me to attended the Lloyd’s-approved course on industrial radiography, run by the Kodak School in Pinner, north London. I did quite well for a novice, but that was largely due to the training school being run by John Grimwade (Past President) and tutors Peter Forsmen and Alan Clark (the A Team). >> more
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25/01/2012 - Boosting innovation in manufacturing competencies
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The Government is to invest up to £6 million in new collaborative research and development projects that stimulate innovation in manufacturing and drive economic growth. >> more
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24/01/2012 - New major international prize for engineering
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A new global award for engineering has been launched, which celebrates truly outstanding advances in engineering that have created significant benefit for humanity. >> more
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19/01/2012 - GE meeting at Lotus F1
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 The UK GE Inspection Technologies sales team enjoyed a sales meeting with a difference in the glamorous surroundings of Lotus F1 in Norfolk. >> more
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18/01/2012 - Basra oil & gas conference & exhibition in Iraq is a success for GE
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The Inspection Technologies business of GE Measurement & Control Solutions successfully shared GE’s oil & gas stand during the Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition, held in Basra, Iraq, from 25 to 28 November 2011. The exhibition featured 475 exhibitors from 30 countries. >> more
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17/01/2012 - EADS and DolphiTech develop composites NDT system
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 EADS Innovation Works and DolphiTech AS of Norway have signed a cooperation agreement for the development of an NDT system for composites inspection, based on an ultrasonic camera. >> more
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16/01/2012 - Lavender supports Paralympian’s dream
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 Over the last 15 years, Lavender International has helped many different athletes to succeed in their chosen sports. From archery, cricket, football, golf, footpath running and gymnastics to motor racing, the list is continuing to grow. The company has now turned its help towards table tennis and is supporting 49 year-old paralympian star Farrel Anthony, who is trying to fulfill his dream of competing in the 2012 London Paralympic Games. >> more
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12/01/2012 - Lavender International composite inspection programmes
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 Further investment for Lavender International in its advanced ultrasonic training and examination programmes has resulted in the purchase of the Rapidscan equipment from Sonatest. >> more
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11/01/2012 - First Class BSc in NDT for TWI Aberdeen Manager
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 Bill Brown, TWI’s Aberdeen Training Centre Manager, has recently been awarded a First Class BSc in Non-Destructive Testing by the University of Northampton. The University of Northampton has introduced two courses in non-destructive testing: the Foundation degree in 2007 and its BSc (Hons) top-up degree in 2009. >> more
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09/01/2012 - Laser, video and ultrasonic inspection of pipe root welds is an oil and gas industry first
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 UK-based specialist pipe measurement technology company Optical Metrology Services (OMS) Ltd has successfully completed an on-site internal weld inspection survey for a major oil company. This is said to be the first time that a combination of laser, video and ultrasonic inspection methods has been used in a production environment to inspect the profile of root welds on pipes. The survey was carried out by OMS’s US-based operation. >> more
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06/01/2012 - Yxlon strengthens its position in digital radiology for the tyre industry
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 One of the world’s leading tyre manufacturers has commissioned Yxlon International, the leading supplier of industrial X-ray inspection and computed tomography (CT) solutions, to build a high-energy CT system for a development centre in the USA. Once again, Yxlon is demonstrating the company’s great know-how in digital radiology for the tyre industry, while further strengthening its market position. >> more
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05/01/2012 - Applus+ continues its expansion
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Applus+, the global inspection, testing, certification and quality control company, and one of the ten largest companies in the conformity assessment sector worldwide, has reached an agreement for the acquisition of the US company Kiefner & Associates, representing a new step in its expansion within the country. >> more
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16/12/2011 - The link between insurance and BINDT’s main aim
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Does the need to buy insurance promote the advancement of the science and practice of engineering? This was the question considered by the West of England Branch members at its meeting on 12 October 2011. It seems that there may be no definitive, objective answer to the question, though of course you might disagree and hold a very firm view one way or the other (in which case, please get in touch). Either way, I think it is a question worthy of debate and it highlights the need, I believe, for BINDT to better engage with the insurance industry. >> more
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15/12/2011 - SGS continues to broaden the scope of services
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 During the week of 26-30 September 2011, the SGS tutors at the Shanghai facility received a ‘train the trainer’ session specific to UT nodes and nozzles. This was carried out by inviting to China Mr Dave Lavender, who is both a Co-Managing Director and also a very experienced trainer with Lavender International. Jason Scott, who set up the training centre for SGS, and Dave Lavender first met nearly 20 years ago. Jason later worked for Lavenders from 1997 to 2004, after which he joined SGS. This was a perfect opportunity to work together again. >> more
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15/12/2011 - Lavender announces more international course dates
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Lavender International has announced new course dates in South Africa for 2012, in association with Pulse Inspection. >> more
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14/12/2011 - What’s new for NDT/Inspection Technicians – more choice!
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Argyll-Ruane Ltd, which operates from four UK centres – with multiple PCN examination delivery points in the UK, and covering Europe through to the Far East via partnering BINDT accredited trainers – has spent 2011 undertaking multiple new projects, including a new centre location (Advanced Manufacturing Park, Rotherham), existing centre upgrades – new practical radiography cell, additional resources, eddy current and computerised radiography resources, a new penetrant line, AGR UT TOFD and phased array equipment… and that’s just the start! >> more
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14/12/2011 - Membership, Qualification & Education Committee (MQ&E), an Institute Committee that needs your help.
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What does MQ&E do? Well, the answer is in the name: it manages membership applications, including overseeing Engineering Registration, it manages qualification processes, including the accreditation of BINDT-accredited training organisations, and it manages the Institute’s education initiatives. >> more
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13/12/2011 - Anglo-French partnership pays off with new EDF contract
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A partnership between Phoenix Inspection Systems and French nuclear support services company COMEX Nucleaire has resulted in a major contract win. >> more
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13/12/2011 - SNT-TC-1A – 2011 Edition now available
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Lavender International is pleased to announce that it has the latest edition (2011) of SNT-TC-1A now in stock. >> more
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12/12/2011 - New MD for Monitran
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 Monitran, a world leader in the development and manufacture of transducers for the measurement of vibration, proximity and displacement, has promoted Andy Anthony to the position of Managing Director. >> more
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12/12/2011 - AGR launches new products at international events
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 A very rainy Aberdeen hosted an all-time record-breaking attendance at what was the largest exhibition and conference in the history of SPE Offshore Europe. AGR Field Operations was amongst over 1,500 exhibiting companies, representing business operations from around the globe and covering more than 25,000 m2. This year’s theme was ‘Securing Safe, Smart, Sustainable Supply’ and was attended by some 32,000 delegates. >> more
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09/12/2011 - The British Institute of NDT links up with the National Skills Academy for Nuclear
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 During an award ceremony at Argyll-Ruane Ltd’s premises in Rotherham, The British Institute of NDT (BINDT) and The National Skills Academy for Nuclear decided that it was in the public interest if both were members of each other’s organisations. The National Skills Academy for Nuclear is keen to understand how prepared we will be in terms of the provision of NDT services when generators start to build nuclear power stations. Equally, BINDT is keen to be at the forefront of the development of education and vocational NDT programmes to ensure that an adequate resource is provided. >> more
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08/12/2011 - Peak presented with Queen’s Award at special ceremony
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 Peak NDT marked the presentation of its Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2011 with a celebration and workshop held over two days in October at its premises in Derby and Derbyshire County Cricket Club. >> more
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22/11/2011 - Skills Academy welcomes Chief Nuclear Inspector’s report on lessons from Fukushima
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The Chief Executive of the National Skills Academy for Nuclear, Jean Llewellyn OBE, welcomed the publication of the UK’s Chief Nuclear Inspector Dr Mike Weightman’s final report on the lessons to be learned from the Fukushima Dai-ichi incident. >> more
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21/11/2011 - Time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD) training course in Shanghai, China
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Time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD) has established itself as a widely used tool for flaw detection in welds and is an accurate and effective NDT technique to determine defect height. This unique ultrasonic method offers significant advantages in the speed and detection of defects and combines a high detection rate with extremely good reliability for both pre-service and in-service inspections. >> more
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18/11/2011 - 2012 dates announced for ‘Risk management of UV light exposure in the workplace’ training course
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In response to increased demand, UV Light Technology Limited of Birmingham has added more dates during 2012 for its unique and specialist training course: ‘Risk management of UV light exposure in the workplace’. >> more
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17/11/2011 - First national Technology & Innovation Centre opens for business
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The Technology Strategy Board has declared the first Technology and Innovation Centre in high value manufacturing (HVM) open for business. The Board will be investing £140 million over a six-year period, which will stimulate manufacturing in the UK, reduce the risk of innovation for new and established UK manufacturing businesses and attract international business to the UK. >> more
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16/11/2011 - ETher NDE happy with MT
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 September 2011 was a busy month for all at ETher NDE. The whole team was extremely eager to get to Materials Testing 2011 as it meant the unveiling of three brand new products: the ‘SigmaCheck’ and the ‘ETi’, as well as placing the ‘Vantage’ within the market. >> more
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15/11/2011 - GE holds successful CT Symposium in Berlin
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 Over 100 delegates from 28 countries attended the GE X-Ray Forum, which took place in Berlin from 29 August to 1 September 2011. >> more
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11/11/2011 - Recruitment show at NEC
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At the NEC, Birmingham, on 25 and 26 November 2011, students, graduates and skilled professionals can visit the Professional Development Hub to meet representatives from the Engineering Council and other institutions to obtain advice on their professional career progression and to see how getting professionally qualified can boost their career prospects. >> more
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09/11/2011 - ACFM training – over 15 years’ experience at TWI
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 The effective detection and sizing of defects in structures is an important part of ensuring compliance to standards or developing remedial repair actions. The capability of the ACFM technique, in the right hands, to detect defects, even under layers of paint, has long been understood and TWI has been active in both research and training in this area of NDT for many years. >> more
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08/11/2011 - AGR Field Operations exhibits at the 5th Pan American Conference
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 The Pan American Conference has a long and prolific background, starting in 1984. In October 2011, AGR Field Operations attended the 5th Pan American Conference, which was held in Cancún, Mexico, one of the most internationally known tourist capitals in the world. >> more
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07/11/2011 - Success for the NDT Village at Offshore Europe
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 The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) took an umbrella-type stand at the Offshore Europe Exhibition, held in Aberdeen at the beginning of September, to provide a focus on the NDT sector and demonstrate its importance in this key sector of industry. >> more
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04/11/2011 - GE to invest more than $10 million in expansion of Lewistown site
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 Positioning itself to meet the growing demand for industrial and infrastructure inspection technology solutions worldwide, GE has announced it is investing more than $10 million to expand its Inspection Technologies headquarters site in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, USA. Key features of the expansion project include a new global customer applications centre as well as an NDT academy for GE employees and customers. >> more
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03/11/2011 - Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner uses spectrometer to evaluate composite structures
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 Agilent Technologies Inc has announced that the Agilent 4100 ExoScan hand-held Fourier transform infrared spectrometer was added to Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner service repair manual for its ability to evaluate the thermal exposure of the aircraft’s composite elements. >> more
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02/11/2011 - High hopes for national careers service – says industry leader
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 The Government introduced online careers advice to young people this September, in a step towards offering a single National Careers Service from April 2012. Managing Director of specialist awarding organisation EAL (EMTA Awards Limited), Ann Watson, welcomes these changes, but warns that its success depends on sufficient information being readily available. >> more
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