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10/03/2010 - iicorr launches new products at Open Day
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 Aberdeen-based integrity, inspection and corrosion specialist iicorr has launched a range of new products at an Open Day for clients and invited guests. The technologies are expected to generate new income streams and improve the existing offering to clients. iicorr predicts that growth in demand for its services will result in several new positions being created across its UK offices in Aberdeen and Alresford. >> more
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09/03/2010 - Great success for first PCN-accredited phased array course from TWI
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 The addition of PCN certification, following the global success of CSWIP-certified courses, has been well received and attracted candidates from the UK, mainland Europe and Australia. >> more
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08/03/2010 - New company launches iPhone apps for NDT
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Finally, the NDT industry is catching up with modern technology, or is it the other way round? Whatever the consensus, a new company, Fusion, has broken the mould and introduced NDT to the world of iPhones and iPods. It has created applications for the gadgets that almost 1 in 10 people own and captured the imagination of the NDT industry in doing so. >> more
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05/03/2010 - Online qualification and certification forum launched at ndtnews.org
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A new online Qualification and Certification Forum has been established on the NDT News website at www.ndtnews.org/Forum >> more
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04/03/2010 - Foundation degree in NDT yields first graduates
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Congratulations to the first batch of students to be awarded the Foundation Degree in Non-Destructive Testing (FdScNDT) from the University of Northampton. >> more
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03/03/2010 - CIT gives digital radiography training and technical support to Malaysia
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 The Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuclear Malaysia) has been awarded an IAEA/TC project for the establishment of procedures and protocols in digital industrial radiography (DIR)
for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the main objective to develop
local capability in DIR technology and subsequently dissemination to SMEs in Malaysia. >> more
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02/03/2010 - SGS successfully completes first TOFD training course in China
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For the first time, the SGS NDT Training and Examination Center conducted a Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD) course which took place from 17-27 November 2009 in Shanghai, China. This course is accredited by The British Institute of NDT (BINDT) and meets the requirements of the EN 473 Standard. >> more
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01/03/2010 - SGS releases PCN and SNT training schedule for 2010
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Non-Destructive Testing assures that components and operational systems perform their functions in a reliable, safe and cost-effective manner. However, investigative reports following disasters and catastrophes often highlight insufficient NDT techniques being employed, both at the manufacturing stage and during the service life of the products. >> more
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19/02/2010 - Vehicle research unit buys scanner for the evaluation of welded joints
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WMG, based at The University Of Warwick Centre of Excellence for Premier Lightweight Vehicle Research, with ongoing research and development projects on joining technology, has acquired a new AmsTech Miniscanner for the evaluation of spot welded and laser welded joints. >> more
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18/02/2010 - ESR Technology announces 2010 training course schedule
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ESR Technology has released details of its 2010 training course schedule.
Delivered by ESR Technology's Pump Centre – the UK's primary membership organisation for the pump industry – the courses are designed to provide engineers with the skills they need to manage a wide range of issues around the design and application of plant and equipment. >> more
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17/02/2010 - Free Webinar: Detecting Hot Hydrogen Attack (HHA) using Advanced Non-Destructive Testing Methods
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The presence of hydrogen in industrial plants is a potential source of damage and a major concern for industrial plant owners. Therefore, on 23, 24 and 25 February 2010, SGS is offering a free web seminar focusing on the usage of advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for the identification of Hot Hydrogen Attack (HHA). SGS has more than 25 years’ experience in the detection and quantification of Hot Hydrogen Attack. >> more
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16/02/2010 - ASTM initiates new programme for product and personnel conformance
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At its October 2009 meeting, the ASTM board of directors authorised ASTM's management to develop the capability to offer certification services. Titled the ASTM International Certification Programme, the new initiative is sponsored by ASTM International and offers the opportunity for certification of products (materials, products, services and systems) as well as personnel. >> more
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15/02/2010 - Growth for iicorr in the cathodic protection sector
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 Integrity, inspection and corrosion specialist iicorr has experienced high demand for its cathodic protection systems and surveys in the last 12 months, with contract wins of more than £1.9 million for clients in the North Sea and internationally. >> more
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12/02/2010 - CSWIP Welding Quality Control Co-ordinator – a new programme starting in 2010
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 TWI has launched the CSWIP Welding Quality Control Co-ordinator qualification, a natural career progression for experienced inspection personnel who wish to demonstrate their level of competence in the field of Quality Control Management. TWI has used the title 'Co-ordinator' in place of the more commonly used title 'Engineer', as in some countries the title 'Engineer' is legally protected and only used by individuals with specific exemplifying qualifications. >> more
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11/02/2010 - Thermography prevents losses of £3.5 million
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 Infrared inspection is integral to the loss control evaluation service that Chubb Insurance provides its commercial customers. The company employs in the region of seventy certified thermographers worldwide who it assigns to check the health of customers’ electrical and mechanical assets to minimise fire risk and costly downtime and ensure personnel safety. >> more
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10/02/2010 - TEST NDT International completes 60th week of on-site training for wind turbine inspectors
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TEST NDT International recently completed the 60th week of on-site training for wind turbine blade inspectors.
This training session was conducted in India and was the latest in a series of training courses hosted by TEST NDT International, which has seen seven TEST NDT International instructors perform NDT training and qualification examinations in manufacturing plants in six different countries around the world, ranging from Europe to North America and from India across to China. >> more
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09/02/2010 - New force in electromagnetic NDE
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Ether NDE Ltd is a company founded on 1 January 2010 by Mike Reilly and John Hansen. Mike was previously Group Managing Director of Sonatest plc from 1989 to 2009, during which time the Group grew from a $2 million to $25 million business. John was, until recently, Senior Staff Engineer for Eddy Current NDT at GE Inspection Technologies, St Albans, UK (previously Hocking NDT). He is Chairman of the BINDT Trade Group and a member of both the Electromagnetic and DICONDE ASTM Committees. The founders of Ether NDE have combined industry experience of 58 years. >> more
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08/02/2010 - AGR Field Operations kept busy at Indian show
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 The Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ISNT) held its NDE 2009 show in Tiruchirappalli from 10 to 12 December 2009.
The show was hosted by the local chapter of the ISNT. Modsonic, Indian distributor for AGR's TD range of ultrasonic products, was one of the Silver Sponsors. >> more
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05/02/2010 - AgustaWestland chooses Fujifilm CR system
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 AgustaWestland, the Anglo-Italian helicopter manufacturer owned by Italy’s Finmeccanica, is a total capability provider in the vertical lift market. Through its rotorcraft systems design, development, production and integration capabilities, the company delivers unrivalled mission capability to military and commercial operators around the world. >> more
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19/01/2010 - Olympus aids development of reference standards in optical assistance system project
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 The Olympus LEXT OLS4000 has been chosen by Germany's national metrology institute, the PTB, for use in a joint project that aims to develop an assistance system for confocal and interferential microscope users. As an advanced example of the instrumentation that the 'Optassyst' project focuses on, the LEXT OLS4000 will help to provide measurements to check the specifications of standards and measurement procedures. >> more
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19/01/2010 - AGR in the Middle East
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The 5th Middle East Conference and Exhibition was held in Bahrain in November 2009, with 72 exhibitors and around 500 delegates. The theme this year was 'Advanced Digital Technology in the Field of NDT (RT, UT and Advanced UT)'. >> more
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18/01/2010 - New President-Elect for the Institute
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 At an Extraordinary General Meeting and a Council meeting held in Northampton on 10 December 2009, Steve Lavender was elected as President-Elect of BINDT for 2010 to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Dr Robin Shipp. >> more
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15/01/2010 - New thermographic inspection training at TWI
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 TWI has announced the introduction of its Thermographic Inspection Programme, aimed at those responsible for review and approval of thermographic inspection procedures and qualifications. >> more
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12/01/2010 - New General Manager for ESR Technology's Aberdeen operations
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 ESR Technology has announced the appointment of Dr John Evans as General Manager of its Aberdeen operations. John will be responsible for leading and managing the company's Aberdeen oil and gas team and growing revenues in line with the company's ambitious development plans for the North Sea region. >> more
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11/01/2010 - TEST NDT carries out specialised phased array training for new aircraft corrosion inspection in Czech Republic
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 TEST NDT International recently completed a specialised training programme for Czech Airlines to familiarise the inspectors with phased array concepts and the operating principles of the Olympus OmniScan, in addition to introducing the inspectors to a new wing skin corrosion inspection using the Olympus OmniScan phased array instrument. >> more
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08/01/2010 - Kuwait Airways selects GE for remote visual inspection
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 Kuwait Airways Corporation has selected GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies' XL Go videoborescope to support its rigorous aircraft inspection regime. The extremely portable XL Go has advanced image handling and data transfer capabilities, elevating the airline's productivity and efficiency while complying with global aviation safety regulations. >> more
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08/01/2010 - First PCN examinations delivered in India
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Meena International, located in Chennai, India, is the most recently approved PCN Authorised Qualifying Body and has just completed the training and examination of its first batch of candidates for ultrasonic testing of butt welds in plate and pipe. In total, twelve students attended the training course, and all had hands-on ultrasonic testing experience ranging from two to twelve years. >> more
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08/01/2010 - ESR Technology invests in state-of-the-art design data management system
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ESR Technology, one of the industry's leading engineering, safety and risk management consultancies, has announced that it has invested in a new state-of-the-art design data management system in order to improve its design processes and further meet the needs of its clients. >> more
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07/01/2010 - Five out of five for Argyll-Ruane staff
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 Five of Argyll-Ruane's senior staff decided to undertake the Northampton University foundation degree at year two due to the fact that they held multiple Level 3/III certification in September 2008. The degree programme is based on non-destructive testing (as one might expect) and has been a co-operation project between BINDT and the University. >> more
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07/01/2010 - Long-range ultrasonic testing reduces risk of unplanned shutdown
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 Corrosion in pipework is a major problem in oil and gas, chemical and other industries. Many pipes are insulated, which means that corrosion cannot be seen without removing the insulation. Severe problems are encountered at road crossings and with buried pipelines where the pipes cannot be inspected without major excavation resulting in costly shutdowns of the plant. >> more
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07/01/2010 - AGR at the ASNT Fall Conference 2009
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 This year's fall conference for the ASNT was held at the Greater Columbus Convention Centre in Columbus, Ohio, USA. The show saw many leading providers of services and equipment to the industry come together in a well organised event. >> more
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07/01/2010 - AREVA subsidiary intelligeNDT receives award for innovation
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intelligeNDT Systems & Services GmbH has, for the second time, been listed among the top 100 most innovative SMEs (small- and medium-sized enterprises) in Germany by a pan-industrial comparative study, which awarded the company with a Seal of Approval. >> more
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07/01/2010 - How to identify and monitor Hot Hydrogen Attack (HHA)
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Hot Hydrogen Attack (HHA) is a form of degradation brought about by hydrogen reacting with carbon which in turn can cause cracks and loss of strength in steel. For this reason, the presence of hydrogen in industrial plants is a potential source of damage that can cause unsafe situations. In weld material, HHA can lead to a leak but when the damage is in the parent material, the result can be catastrophic. Therefore, it is both crucial and required to precisely and adequately monitor HHA. >> more
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06/01/2010 - PCN approval for TWI phased array and ToFD training
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 For almost two years, TWI has offered CSWIP certification, fully compliant with EN 473 and ISO 9712, in phased array and ToFD with great success in the UK and through its network of overseas subsidiaries. TWI has announced that it has been granted PCN approval for these two advanced methods so PCN certification will be added to its Advanced Ultrasonic 2010 programme. >> more
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06/01/2010 - NTP acquires controlling interests in Gammatec NDT Supplies
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In line with NTP Radioisotope's business portfolio-orientated growth strategy, the company has announced its successful acquisition of a 55% interest in the Gammatec NDT Supplies (Pty) Ltd group, the international one-stop shop for NDT equipment headquartered in South Africa. The deal was officially signed and sealed during September 2009. >> more
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06/01/2010 - Euroteck Systems appointed the UK dealer for Durr NDT CR technology
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 Euroteck Systems has been appointed exclusive UK dealership for Durr NDT of Germany and will provide all sales, service and technical support for the complete range of NDT computed radiography systems manufactured by Durr NDT. >> more
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06/01/2010 - Unite welcomes National Skills Academy for railway engineering
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Unite, Britain's biggest union, has welcomed the announcement from Andrew Adonis, Secretary of State for Transport, that he strongly supports the establishment of a 'National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering' (NSARE). >> more
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06/01/2010 - Work begins on new nozzle inspection robot
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A €1.4m (£1.3m) research and development project aims to develop a lightweight robot for the automated inspection of nozzle welds in nuclear reactors. >> more
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