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December 2012

Argyll-Ruane Group joins forces with IMechE

GE Measurement & Control Power Plant Industrial Healthcare Conference UK

UK advanced engineering industries converge for record sector event at NEC Birmingham

New international service inspection company for coiled oilfield tubing

BINDT and AINDT sign ground-breaking agreement

November 2012

Weld inspection system proves its value

NDT Solutions, Inc signs distribution agreement with ETher NDE

Radiography investment for Exova Droitwich

SMEs to help oil & gas sector to innovate

Rapid growth in videoprobe hire

Test & inspection service ensures welds are fit for purpose

Technology Design increases distributor network

QinetiQ boosts apprentice scheme

October 2012

Exova to create global corrosion centre of excellence

Silverwing team completes management buy-out

GE Inspection Technologies now offers on-site inspection services

Successful NDT 2012 for Technology Design

IAEA expert mission on NDT data management

TWI expands NDT technology services overseas

New pipe measurement training course

Even more value from FLIR thermal imaging

Test, measurement and inspection take centre stage at Advanced Engineering UK

Fleet of analysers designed to meet every need

September 2012

Exova gains increased Airbus approval

OMS completes pipe end measurement surveys for GRTgaz

Northern Test Centre visits SGS China

Argyll-Ruane awarded tier-two membership of nuclear AMRC

Pete Burrows joins Baugh & Weedon as Sales Manager

Tremendous Scope for triathlete Gary Luckett

John Thompson retires from BINDT

New regional sales representative at Technology Design

Phoenix supplies scanners for Chinese state power company

Plan launched to keep UK aerospace flying high

Getting started with thermography

More China successes for USL

Update on career development pathways

QinetiQ applauds apprentice graduation

August 2012

Condition monitoring prevents costly shutdown of oil pump line at BP Azerbaijan

ATH NDT Consultants gains accreditation of NDT Training Organisation from BINDT

Technology Design boosts profile in China

Course dates for Level III thermography

UT of composites training from Lavender

July 2012

Technology Design at CM 2012

UKAS approval for specialist Exova NDT lab

Det Norske Veritas (DNV) certifies SGS Thailand

Thermography for ROAV operators

A better perspective with Yxlon HDR technology

June 2012

Baugh & Weedon Ltd acquired by Mike Reilly

Latest Lavender expansion begins with new executive appointment

Your opportunity to influence new in-service radiography standards

Peak NDT appoints new director to the team

West African Ventures awards SGS NDT contract for Escravos gas project in Nigeria

Ultrafine makes general manager appointment

PCN Underwater Inspection Scheme story so far

May 2012

SGS awarded Eurovision Song Contest NDT contracts

Government and rail industry investment to accelerate business innovation and growth

Ultra-compact sensor enables cost-effective online condition monitoring of plant and machines

Technology Design Ltd awards Distributor of the Year 2011

Fusion with TWI

Oxford Instruments offers rapid and reliable coating thickness measurement and materials analysis

21st Technical Seminar of the Institute of Rail Welding commemorates 10th anniversary

GB ice hockey star joins Lavender International

Ashtead Technology will be focal point for environmental instrumentation

April 2012

ETher NDE to exhibit at 18th WCNDT

SGS to attend 18th World Conference on Non-Destructive Testing in Durban

Offshore wind inspecting the future

FLIR thermography courses for 2012

Industry talent recognised in the Offshore Achievement Awards

Lean manufacturing pays off for Technology Design

Caparo Testing Technologies launches new website

March 2012

Raising the profile of our industry

NDT Services acquires QVS

Ultramag takes on additional premises

Plant & Asset Management 2012 to include free CM seminars

Automotive hose inspection system commissioned

ETher NDE welcomes new recruits

BINDT registrations with the Engineering Council

Technology Design releases new software

February 2012

SGS accredited by BINDT to conduct TKY weld joints UT training in China

New nuclear nozzle inspection robot passes the test

ATH (NDT) Consultants gains BINDT Outside Agency Approval

MAINTEC chosen for the launch of new products

AGR welcomes new team members

Highly innovative technology enablers for aerospace

Engaging with NDT

MAINTEC 2012 to showcase the very latest in maintenance technology

Upgraded radiographic training facility in Abington

Applus RTD spots young talent

January 2012

Applus+ continues its expansion

Yxlon strengthens its position in digital radiology for the tyre industry

Laser, video and ultrasonic inspection of pipe root welds is an oil and gas industry first

First Class BSc in NDT for TWI Aberdeen Manager

Lavender International composite inspection programmes

Lavender supports Paralympic dream

EADS and DolphiTech develop composites NDT system

Basra oil & gas conference & exhibition in Iraq is a success for GE

GE meeting at Lotus F1

New major international prize for engineering

Boosting innovation in manufacturing competencies

Roger Lyon retires from BINDT: Roger reflects and does a bit of name dropping

SGS provides hot hydrogen attack inspection for Shell in the Philippines

BINDT Roadshow – a huge success

December 2011

Peak presented with Queen's Award at special ceremony

The British Institute of NDT links up with the National Skills Academy for Nuclear

New MD for Monitran

AGR launches new products at international events

Anglo-French partnership pays off with new EDF contract

SNT-TC-1A - 2011 Edition now available

More choice for NDT and Inspection Technicians

Membership, Qualification & Education Committee (MQ&E): An Institute Committee that needs your help

SGS continues to broaden the scope of services

Lavender announces more international course dates

The link between insurance and the main aim of BINDT

November 2011

High hopes for national careers service says industry leader

Boeing 787 Dreamliner uses spectrometer to evaluate composite structures

GE to invest more than $10 million in expansion of Lewistown site

Success for the NDT Village at Offshore Europe

AGR Field Operations exhibits at the 5th Pan American Conference

ACFM training - over 15 years of experience at TWI

Recruitment show at NEC

GE holds successful CT Symposium in Berlin

ETher NDE happy with MT

First national Technology & Innovation Centre opens for business

2012 dates announced for Risk management of UV light exposure in the workplace training course

Time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD) training course in Shanghai, China

Skills Academy welcomes report from Chief Nuclear Inspector on lessons from Fukushima

October 2011

Government and rail industry announce investment to accelerate innovation

BINDT-approved aerospace sector thermography courses

AGR Field Operations equipment to be used by Argyll-Ruane to run TOFD courses

Any old thermal imaging camera buys 20 per cent discount

OMS employee awarded Carron Trophy

South African research opportunities opened up with new microfocus X-ray and CT system

Skills shortages are a clear and present danger to economy, says engineering community

Variohm EuroSensor signs distribution deal with Avtron for magnetic technology rotary encoders

New CEO for BINDT

New structure for CSWIP certification in plant integrity management

VSG and Xradia sign joint partnership agreement to provide unprecedented 3D imaging and analysis solution

Zwick offers 10,000 euros to find antique testing machine

September 2011

Testrade celebrates 40th anniversary in style

Reports show world NDT market has tremendous growth potential

SGS NDT Training & Examination Centre passes BINDT audit

TUV Rheinland acquires Sonovation B.V.

AGR Race for Life

Olympus Service gains official accreditation to ISO 17025:2005

Youth forms foundation of growth for Lavender

Fokker makes safer landing gear with new testing machines

Lavender commits to huge investment

Argyll-Ruane on the move!

Unique offer for educational thermal imaging

Booming Brazilian market

August 2011

BINDT-approved composites inspection training courses

Phoenix on board as Schiehallion inspection gets underway

iicorr Ltd integrated into Stork Technical Services

OMS offers unique video and laser scanning of underground flood prevention pipes on motorways

AcousticEye signs partnership with NDT company Sound Tube Testing

Silverwing appoints new General Manager

July 2011

GE phased array drastically reduces pipeline inspection times

Taiwan chooses Phoenix system for PWR inspections

Westinghouse engineers deploy nuclear underwater laser scanner

Monarch Aircraft Engineering goes for XL Go from GE

AGR at the 11th COTEQ Conference, Brazil

Twenty-five years in thermal imaging

Applus earns covetable RoSPA Order of Distinction

New appointments for Magnaflux UK

ETher NDE launches ET wheel inspection system

Next-generation facility up and running with powerful new X-ray laser

Geomagic and Nikon Metrology partner to offer integrated scanning solution

June 2011

Twenty-two tonnes to China

Public database of technician qualifications and programmes availablePublic database of technician qualifications and programmes available

HRH Duke of York opens world-class research centre at Strathclyde

NDT Technician brings over 28 years of industry experience to TWI Training

Outstanding success of international metrology conference and exhibition

More than a thousand customers for NDT MainCal

AGR Technology Design at APPEA 2011

Leading defence research establishment invests in flash X-ray imaging system

Rolling bearings and condition monitoring ensure safe elevator rides at The Eiffel Tower

Lavender International takes more space

Lavender opens in Australia

May 2011

Peak NDT receives Queen's Award for Enterprise - Innovation 2011

Appointment marks continued international growth

New facility for NDT Services Ltd

ETher NDE introduces fully-featured handheld eddy current flaw detector

AGR awards Turgen International Distributor of the Year 2010

Inspectahire appoints Australian Business Development Manager

TWI welcomes students from Equatorial Guinea

Successful Moscow NDT Seminar & Exhibition for GE

Save time and money with refurbished NDT equipment

OMS recognised for innovation by Pipeline Industries Guild

SGS holds free webinars on advanced ultrasonic testing in nuclear power plants and TOFD

Winners!

Value of apprenticeships is high

April 2011

Axiom NDT launches new offshore services division

GE enters into co-operation agreement with Hexagon Metrology

Olympus announces direct sales effort of XRF products in UK & Ireland

Inspection and maintenance of wind farm installations

SGS Industrial Services Chile wins technical services for oil refineries

New Level III for Aerospace Inspection Training Limited

TEST NDT International receives EN ISO 9001:2008 certification

New Applications Advisor for AGR Field Operations

Thermal imaging roadshow

March 2011

Aerospace sector set to benefit from industrial research collaboration

OMS adds more qualified weld inspectors to its ranks

Phased array training is booming for TWI

Argyll-Ruane gains employer member nominations to join the training provider network of the National Skills Academy for Nuclear

New finance scheme opens door to new technology

Elcometer Limited acquires Dakota Ultrasonics Inc

Careers education - young people deserve better

Taking AGR equipment to the limit

Discover the huge potential of thermal imaging

Planning for a nuclear future

It is 25 years with Argyll-Ruane

New resources and courses coming on stream at Argyll-Ruane

DISSIMILAR Demonstration day at the Pride Park Stadium, Derby

Subsea testing from ROVs

Job opportunities in steep rise, although salaries stay flat

World NDT inspection services market - an indestructible future?

February 2011

USL and AAI team up in USA

Phased array training at TWI with the Sonatest Veo

Thermal training for the new and the experienced

EEMUA CompEx mechanical competency certification launched

TEVA awarded contract at Northern Ireland's largest power station

AGR Field Operations launches PAUT system

SGS widens scope for NDT in the energy industry

Special sensor makes modern aircraft fuselage assembly safer

January 2011

Cygnus for HMS Victory!

Skills gap in training and certification identified in the UK oil and gas industry

New European rules on notifying chemical substances

Companies challenged to inspire STEM careers

Phoenix appoints new head of probe assembly

NDT expert joins Ashtead Technology

AGR at the BINDT North East Scotland Branch Seminar and Exhibition

National Instruments UK & Ireland recognises engineering and science innovation

Equip for minimum downtime

NDT market expected to be driven forward

Harmonisation of EN 473 and ISO 9712 (Rev A)

December 2010

Largest automotive producer in Europe chooses Yxlon once again

TWI ready for nuclear renaissance

BINDT welcomes visitors from Japan

Digital radiography now PCN and CSWIP approved

Corrosion mapping of historic military vehicles using the TD Focus-Scan

2010 Benevolent Fund Raffle

Good response to BINDT survey

New test chamber comes alive

November 2010

TEST NDT International and Olympus offer wind turbine inspection seminars

Apprenticeship certificates awarded at dinner

Risk-based, direct assessment of network of 250 km of pipelines

Matrix Inspection and SPI join forces

BINDT event an ideal platform for AGR

Exova training guide offers new courses

TEG meeting

Slashing inspection time with laser radar

In-service inspection services from TWI

October 2010

Lavender prepares for nuclear programme

HRH The Prince of Wales celebrates success of his scholars

First high-resolution X-ray CT Symposium from GE proves great success

AGR Field Operations releases new TD-Scan software

New contracts and global projects for iicorr Ltd

SGS to conduct AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) training course and examination session in Ho Chi Minh City

The Unseen World of NDT

Nikon Metrology to deliver the most powerful industrial microfocus CT system in North America to Chesapeake Testing

Steve Lavender heads back to his roots

New underwater digital radiography inspection system

Engineering in a virtual reality world

September 2010

Cokebusters makes clean sweep with new inspection pig

SGS appoints new Strategic NDT Operations Development Leader for Asia

Gammatec Middle East and Q-CAL establish NDT Equipment Service Centre for the Middle East Region

GE automated testing machine helps Europipe maintain technology leadership

Lavender sporting links

Professional engineers still in demand

Complete drain inspection choice from Ashtead Technology

Artesis makes predictive maintenance easier

Lavender USA open for business

Digital computed RT at Lavender

August 2010

CSWIP Welding Quality Control Co-ordinator scheme launched

Kent students see the invisible thanks to a FLIR donation

New approach sees iicorr save Mallaig Harbour 100k

AGR at the 10th ECNDT in Moscow

Successful postgraduate radiography course at the University of Warwick

Zwick Roell to honour research with new materials testing award

July 2010

AV Technology Aberdeen goes from strength to strength

Head of NDT for Airbus UK joins South West School of NDT

Eclipse Scientific to deliver EN 473 courses in Canada

Rapid response to instrument rental request

Analysis of building structures

OIS reunion mooted

SGS performs leak testing of heat exchanger for the first time

New UK manager is an infrared veteran

AGR software available in different languages

June 2010

Latest Lynx lands safely following development tests

BINDT on the move

Oceanscan invests in phased array

CIT releases digital radiography training course schedule

First CSWIP thermographic inspection certificate issued

AGR Field Operations welcomes a new member to the team

Deepwater and FORCE Technology Norway team up

Applus RTD commits itself further to North America with another acquisition

May 2010

European inspection, testing and certification associations join forces in Brussels

TEST NDT International receives National Aerospace NDT Board accreditation for outside agency services

MISTRAS creates one of the largest gantry scanning systems to date

Seminars held by SGS on personnel certification in Southeast Asia

Malvern Instruments celebrates fifth Queen's Award

Advanced HD high-speed video camera now available

Expansion of NDT Level 3 Consultancy Services for the South West School of NDT

Midas installs automated eddy current inspection system

Safety first with UV light

Free online infrared image analysis

The Engineer Technology & Innovation Awards 2010

SGS accredited as the first authorised inspection company for compressed natural gas cylinders in Spain

April 2010

AGR Field Operations and Eclipse Scientific in collaboration with ultrasonic scan modelling software

iicorr and the University of Aberdeen join forces to tackle subsea skills shortages

New instructor for the South West School of NDT

Applus RTD commits itself to North America with two further acquisitions

Ether NDE up and running

AGR reinforces business in the UAE

Ultrasonics research team aids battle against biological weapons

Significant cost savings achieved at BP

AGR Field Operations introduces technology that makes 3D inspection of subsea pipelines simple and affordable

SGS conducts welding inspection for the China Pavilion as part of the World Expo 2010 project in Shanghai

TWI introduces scheduled Level 3 preparation training and examination

Oceaneering launches lightweight gamma radiography system

Tube mapping software marketing agreement

International School of Aerospace NDT conducts its first Thermography Level 2 course

March 2010

SGS releases PCN and SNT training schedule for 2010

SGS successfully completes first TOFD training course in China

CIT gives digital radiography training and technical support to Malaysia

Foundation degree in NDT yields first graduates

Online qualification and certification forum launched at ndtnews.org

New company launches iPhone apps for NDT

Great success for first PCN-accredited phased array course from TWI

iicorr launches new products at Open Day

GE hosts Oil and Gas Integrity Forum as a virtual event

Rise in Engineering Council registrations

BINDT Engineering Council registration trends

HOIS publishes recommended practice for inspection of weld corrosion

February 2010

AgustaWestland chooses Fujifilm CR system

AGR Field Operations kept busy at Indian show

New force in electromagnetic NDE

TEST NDT International completes 60th week of on-site training for wind turbine inspectors

Thermography prevents losses of 3.5 million pounds

CSWIP Welding Quality Control Co-ordinator: a new programme starting in 2010

Growth for iicorr in the cathodic protection sector

ASTM initiates new programme for product and personnel conformance

Free Webinar: Detecting Hot Hydrogen Attack (HHA) using Advanced Non-Destructive Testing Methods

ESR Technology announces 2010 training course schedule

Vehicle research unit buys scanner for the evaluation of welded joints

January 2010

PCN approval for TWI phased array and ToFD training

NTP acquires controlling interests in Gammatec NDT Supplies

Euroteck Systems appointed the UK dealer for Durr NDT CR technology

Unite welcomes National Skills Academy for railway engineering

Work begins on new nozzle inspection robot

Five out of five for Argyll-Ruane staff

Long-range ultrasonic testing reduces risk of unplanned shutdown

AGR at the ASNT Fall Conference 2009

AREVA subsidiary intelligeNDT receives award for innovation

How to identify and monitor Hot Hydrogen Attack (HHA)

Kuwait Airways selects GE for remote visual inspection

First PCN examinations delivered in India

ESR Technology invests in state-of-the-art design data management system

TEST NDT carries out specialised phased array training for new aircraft corrosion inspection in Czech Republic

New General Manager for ESR Technology's Aberdeen operations

New thermographic inspection training at TWI

New President-Elect for the Institute

Olympus aids development of reference standards in optical assistance system project

AGR in the Middle East

December 2009

New NDT application centre opens in Saudi Arabia

November 2009

Ashtead announced as Approved Rental Agent for RSL

Magnesium Elektron UK launches new ultrasonic immersion testing service

2009 Benevolent Fund Raffle

AGR kept busy at Materials Testing 2009

Institute presents apprenticeship awards

CAN chooses M-Skip

Thermal imaging for the structural assessment of trees

Groundbreaking NDT computed radiography equipment begins shipping worldwide

AGR in Australia

iicorr conducts industry-leading research into vital offshore infrastructure

TWI delivers first (CSWIP) EN 473 Level 3 training and approvals in advanced NDE methods in Canada and South East Asia

October 2009

Oceaneering awarded corrosion and inspection management services contract from BP Caspian

ESR Technology recruits leading oil and gas safety experts

NDT Services Ltd awarded Embedded Supplier contract

AGR training in Saudi Arabia

TWI delivers EN 473 digital radiography course with certification

Inspectahire announces expansion and new identity

TOFD training in Shanghai by SGS

September 2009

AGR gets wide spectrum of visitors at Quality NDT Conference in Orlando

New appointment for southern sales

South West School launches new PCN welding inspection course

New base for TWI in Scotland

Phoenix Inspection Systems launches North American operation

Top-up Honours degree in NDT from the University of Northampton

August 2009

New Managing Director heads up senior management arrivals at Applus RTD UK

Bodycote Testing Group becomes Exova

Continued expansion for Oceanscan

Strong support for South West School of NDT seminars

TWI expands its South Wales NDT training operation

ICorr training course in China provided by SGS

ESR Technology appoints new Head of Power Group

Gamma radiation control of brake disks for the rail industry

Industrial rope access enables record shutdown time for Malaysian refinery

National Instruments UK & Ireland launches re-training programme for redundant engineers

PCT Group to represent TVC

The ultimate infrared R&D handbook

Applying safety instrumented systems standards in the process industries

Spectrometer sent to moon

July 2009

Applus RTD acquires CTS

BINDT signs MOU with Jubail Industrial College in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

NDT training in the Middle East for over 15 years

Total joins oil and gas industry leading inspection forum

AGR Field Operations in full force at OTC 2009

Midas engineers install combined UT system in Australia

June 2009

Underwater Centre first to deliver electromagnetic subsea inspection training

TWI expands its phased array training capabilities

TOFD training course hosted by SGS in China

Real-time thermal imaging of poorly insulated homes

Shell UK rewards commitment and diligence of AVT with five-year CBM contract

Two-day conference on infrared imaging

ECUK welcomes launch of National Apprenticeship Service

Developing best practices for Arctic offshore structures

Smart wireless products monitor flow on offshore platforms

FLIR infrared cameras help detect the spreading of swine flu and other viral diseases

MISTRAS provides major metals testing facility with refurbished ultrasonic scanner

AGR Manchester opens new training facilities

May 2009

Monitran appoints James Holland as Engineering Coordinator

DNV chosen to facilitate Europe's CCS development

RWE npower sparks interest in engineering

WTR announces expansion across four continents

AGR Manchester opens new training facilities

Increasing demand for PCN qualifications outside Europe

Johnson and Allen first UKAS Accredited Calibration Lab for MPI Bench Units

History repeats itself for Danatronics - like fathers, like sons!

Applus RTD UK Ltd becomes first triple ISO-certified inspection provider

CSWIP underwater inspection now in six days

Nuclear industry takes shape in the Gulf

SGS offers industrial rope access

Training School standardises on GE ultrasonic instruments

Fourth SGS tutor passed ASNT NDT Level 3 examination

April 2009

Emergency instrument hire saves inspection contract

Wireless project aims to create a new breed of industrial spies

Midas installs new ten-axis ultrasonic inspection system

Airports under pressure to improve safety

SGS experts present at 2009 API Inspector Summit

First for Oceaneering Inspection

Another TWI centre opens in the UK

Lavender International: 10 years on with Investors in People

AGR Field Operations takes on new distributor in France

NDT's Premier Roadshow

New SGS Industrial Services office in Abu Dhabi

BP project achieves one million hour safety mark

Cobham rebrands three prominent technology design, development and testing businesses

Phased array specialist joins Phoenix

Certified Welding Inspector training and examination opportunities in Latin America

March 2009

Significant long-term Shell contract secured by BIS Inspection

The South West School of NDT continues to expand

Applied Scintillation Technologies upgrades in-house QC facilities

German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency calls SGS to its Expert Group on Offshore Wind Projects

February 2009

Helping technicians gain higher education qualifications

LNG carrier leak test completed outside Korea

HSE awards major ageing plant study to ESR Technology

Industry leader launches centre of excellence

$1 million order for Applied Scintillation Technologies

SGS NDT Training and Examination Centre becomes a BINDT Accredited Training Organisation

January 2009

TWI continues its expansion in South East Asia

Bayernoil refinery uses FLIR GasFindIR to detect leaks

Oceanscan's X-TYPE success story continues in Asia

Malvern Instruments and Rutgers collaborate on materials characterisation lab

December 2008

FLIR is officially 'the most innovative brand'

Latest Everest videoprobe ready to rent from Ashtead

Former Royal Mint Finance Director joins ESR Technology

AGR supports BINDT conference and exhibition for 10th time

New software will help rail industry predict track damage

MISTRAS helps US state with bridge inspections

IET to sign up with UKRC's CEO charter

November 2008

Oceaneering’s Swansea operations expand to meet global demand

New subsea technology revealed by industry leaders

Innovation award recognises Niton alloy analyser

New facility for JFIMS to accommodate expanded workload

AGR travels across USA

October 2008

Johnson and Allen Ltd and Vibrant Corporation announce international joint venture

Fujifilm installs computed radiography at the V&A Museum

Hired videoscope from Ashtead has starring role in new ITV drama

ESR Technology strengthens aviation team

PartnerTech bolsters UK fast-turn product introduction build capability with Metris X-Tek X-ray system

Mark West joins Fujifilm NDT team

Olympus UK and Olympus KeyMed unite to increase strength in consumer, healthcare and industrial markets

ESR Technology announces new training course schedule

September 2008

Free thermography forum

Credit crunch drives market for hired instruments

Safeguarding products made in China

Further developments at AGR

Consultants STATS play key role in pipeline project

Mechanical design specialist joins Phoenix

PAL provides Severn River Crossing with AE monitoring for long-term evaluation of suspension bridge cables

August 2008

TWI Yorkshire opens doors to new generation of engineers

Management buyout of Ashtead Technology Rentals

Sonovation joins oil and gas industry leading inspection forum

ESR Technology appoints new CEO

CNES builds 3000 tonne tension compression rig for Oil States

GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies secures $3.6 million order from UK Ministry of Defence

July 2008

Monitran launches research arm

Phoenix marks 25 years with move to larger premises

Complex geometry inspection system installed by Midas

ESR Technology strengthens corrosion engineering team

New draft standard for ultrasonic probes

June 2008

Shaw Inspection Systems appoints North America Marketing Manager

Gulf oil majors upgrade safety as demand rises

Radiation safety training for managers

NDT Automation provides major aeronautics company with UltraPAC tank system

Phoenix inspects first wall panel for fusion reactor

Flat panel digital radiography comes to the UK

DNV as the CVA and Class Society for the first FPSO in the US Gulf of Mexico

May 2008

TWI purchases TD Pocket-Scans for TOFD training

Olympus NDT acquires Pulsecho Inc

NDT Premier Roadshow gets to Wembley

iicorr acquisition strengthens position in subsea technical integrity and offshore corrosion protection solutions

BSI Management Systems to certify railway standard

Computed radiographic technique development

Infrared on the move - free seminars

GE opens non-destructive testing display

Shaw Inspection Systems appoints Manufacturing & Production Manager to support expansion plans

TUV Product Service slashes test report lead time to 48 h

Releasing enhanced methodology for the fatigue design and operation of offshore structures

New status for NDT Technicians

Chemetall acquires NDT Division of Ely Chemical Company Ltd

April 2008

RBG awarded major contract by BP Caspian

Unprecedented demand for remote visual inspection equipment

Training for free at MICROSCIENCE 2008

MISTRAS Group Inc acquires Controlled Vibrations Incorporated

Young GCC engineers in demand

Renting provides access to high-value inspection equipment

New Source Retrieval Training and Rehearsed Contingency Plans

Investing for a safer railway

2008 'red dot design award' goes to FLIR T-series infrared camera

March 2008

USL gets bigger and spreads wider

Special offer on maintenance infrared

Continuation of EPSRC funding for RCNDE

New member of staff joins TRAC team

Axiom NDT captures services contract

Tritex NDT appoints new UK distributor

GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies opens Middle East's first dedicated service and training centre in Abu Dhabi

February 2008

Air accidents fall to 40-year low

Midas-NDT scales new heights

PAC provides refinery with an environmental solution

FLIR Systems AB and CEDIP Infrared Systems join forces

Phoenix flying high with two new appointments

Peak NDT leads the way thanks to phased array

RBG acquires bolting business in Trinidad

New appointments at AGR Field Operations

CNES uses acoustics to monitor condition of 500-tonne hoists

January 2008

Sonovation launches new products in Bahrain

Midas-NDT delivers ultrasonic inspection systems

Physical Acoustics Corp receives FHWA bridge contract

Institute of Corrosion runs free Risk Based Inspection seminar

BIS Salamis awarded AMEC contract

GE's Phasor XS qualified by EPRI

Stay ahead of the game at MAINTEC 2008

December 2007

New scanner will boost resolution of long-range pipe inspection

November 2007

Applus+ RTD strengthens its strategic position with the takeover of RMI

Monitran goes from strength to strength

Shaw Inspection Systems launches X-ray image library online

New cost-effective casting X-ray inspection system from InnospeXion

TEST NDT International trains US bridge inspectors in phased array inspection techniques

GE Inspection Technologies completes acquisition of Phoenix X-ray

Unique opportunity available in phased array ultrasonic testing

GKN Aerospace is UK's first manufacturer to achieve BINDT 'Outside Agency' accreditation

September 2007

EngD - that'll do nicely says ECUK

Oxford Instruments announces the acquisition of Worldwide Analytical Systems (WAS) AG

The heat is on as Phoenix works on 500 degree C scanner

iicorr to provide integrity management for vital gas pipeline

FLIR Systems announces agreement to acquire controlling interest in Cedip Infrared Systems

August 2007

NDT Inspection & Testing joins James Fisher

Oceaneering invests in M-Skip solution for non-destructive inspection of components

GE Inspection Technologies to acquire phoenix|x-ray

Study for a degree in NDT by distance-learning

July 2007

New drillstem component inspection certification

ShawCor acquires X-Tek Industrial

BIS Salamis announces appointment of new Inspection Manager

Phoenix straddle root scanner helps Alstom reduce inspection times

Thickness gauges manufactured to new British standard

ESR Technology's Dr Martin Wall wins Outstanding Service Award from the IOM3

Technion develops world's smallest medical robot

Applus RTD strengthens its strategic position with the takeover of Vantage NDT

CNS Farnell acquires concrete testing product range

BetaTherm and Variohm join forces

Very high quality examination from NDT Inspection & Testing

Multi-beam echo sounder first on Interconnector pipeline

ESR Technology announces formation of Advisory Panel to aid growth plans

General Electric Inspection Technologies and Tecnatom partnership on eddy current products

June 2007

Fusion research turns again to Cedip for IR thermography

RBG appoints Slattery as COO

Carestream Health's Non-Destructive Testing Group provides low-cost system options for faster film digitizing

ESR Technology's HOIS membership increases over past twelve months

Miniaturised thermal IR technology enhances tactical UAV capabilities

May 2007

NDT Services and Eurospection join forces

Corus invests in high quality clean steels testing facility for the automotive bearing market

GE Inspection Technologies forms training partnerships in the UK

Lavender International on the road

Serco wins two key asset data management contracts

Houston office lifts off with new recruits and contracts

NDT research specialist joins Phoenix team

Plant inspection qualifications address staff shortages

Physicists purchase materials testing machine in support of pioneering particle physics experiments

F'IS replaces large split bearings on steel mill in just three days

Further acquisition for NDT Services Ltd

MOD purchase bond tester from Advanced NDT

Kodak NDT now operating under Carestream Health

Oceaneering acquires CET Medway

2007 'red dot design award' goes to Flir Systems' InfraCAM

MISTRAS Holdings Corp. becomes MISTRAS Group Inc.

AGR takes knowledge to the people

Aerospace demand continues for Midas

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West of England Branch Meeting: 17 October 2012

West of England Branch Meeting: 14 November 2012

West of England Branch Meeting: 12 December 2012

West of England Branch AGM

West Midlands

West Midlands Branch

Yorkshire

Yorkshire Branch

Events

Events

NDT Conferences & Seminars

NDT Conferences & Seminars

ASNT-NATL Conference and Exhibition 2013

The ASNT-NATL Conference and Exhibition 2013

Programme

Exhibitor list

BINDT Aerospace Forum 2013

BINDT Aerospace Forum 2013

Programme

Exhibitor list

Joint BINDT ICorr Symposium 2013

Joint BINDT ICorr Symposium 2013

Programme

Exhibitors

Exhibitor list

NDT 2013

NDT 2013: Call for Papers

NDT 2013: Getting there

NDT 2013: About the venue

NDT 2012

NDT 2012: Overview

NDT 2012: Exhibitor List

NDT 2012: Delegate Hotel Booking Information

NDT 2012: Exhibitor Hotel Booking Information

NDT 2012: About the venue

NDT 2012: Progamme 10-11 September

NDT 2012: Programme 12 September

NDT 2012: Progamme 13 September

UK Certification 2012

UK Certification 2012

UK Certification 2012 Presentations

CM Conferences & Seminars

CM Conferences & Seminars

CM 2013 and MFPT 2013

About the Conference

Key Dates and Participation

Structured Session Organisers

Abstract and full paper submission

Best Paper Award

Travel Award

Social Programme

About Krakow

Travel information

Venue and accommodation

CM 2013 Exhibitors

Exhibitors booking form

List of Sponsors

CM 2013 Sponsorship Packages

CM 2013 Fees

Registration

About the Organisers

CM 2012 and MFPT 2012

CM Reviews, 2011, 2010 and 2009

UK Certification 2012

UK Certification 2012

UK Certification 2012 Presentations

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

MT 2013

Materials Testing 2013

MT 2013 Opening Times

MT 2013 Exhibitors

MT 2013 Exhibitor Accommodation

MT 2011

MT 2011 Exhibitors

International Events

International Events

Branch Meetings

Branch Meetings

BINDT Events Picture Gallery

UK Certification 2012

NDT 2012

CM 2012 and MFPT 2012

MT 2011

Certification

Standards that affect your PCN Certificate

Certification

Personnel Certification

An Industry Led Initiative

Worldwide Recognition

European Mutual Recognition

QMS Certification

General Information

Welding Inspection

General Information

Pressure Equipment Directive

UT Shell Boiler Welds

Outside Agency Approvals

Condition Monitoring

Impartiality Statement

PCN News

PCN News

PCN Registered Update Scheme

PCN Handbooks

PCN Stamps

Contact Details

CSD Staff

PCN Certification Verification

PCN Certificate Verification

PCN Document Download

PCN Documents (CPs PSLs Qs etc)

General Requirements Documents

Condition Monitoring Documents

Aerospace Requirements Documents

Outside Agency Services

PCN Examinations

PCN Examinations

Committees

Committees

Membership

Membership

For Individuals

For Individuals

Code of Conduct

Benevolent Fund

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Student Membership Offer

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For Companies and Educational Establishments

Code of Ethics

The Benefits

The Benefits

How to Join

Entry requirements

Fees

Fees

Engineers Registration

Engineers' Registration

Licensed Engineering Practitioner (LEP)

Licensed Engineering Practitioner (LEP)

Education & Training

Education & Training

Degree Courses

Foundation Degree in NDT

Top-Up Honours Degree

BINDT Accredited Trainers

BINDT Accredited Trainers

CPD

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Training Courses

Training Courses: Part One

Training Courses: Part Two

Training Courses: Part Three

Training Courses: CM & Marine

Training Courses: Airtightness Testing

Apprenticeship

The BINDT Apprenticeship Scheme

Contact Us

Contact Us

BINDT Secretariat

How to find us

Enquiry Form

Terms & Conditions

Conditions of Use & Sale

Institute Groups

Aerospace Group

Air Tightness Testing and Measurement Association (ATTMA)

Condition Monitoring Technical Committee (COMADIT)

Industry Group

Service Inspection Group (SIG)

Trade Group

UK Thermography Association (UKTA)

COMADIT

COMADIT

Membership Benefits

CM Education and Training

CM Certification

CM Methods

CM Events

CM Publications

CM Awards

Coffee Break

Coffee Break

Hector the Inspector

On The Job

The individual within and without

To change or stay the same for a change?

We know - but we will ignore it anyway

Leading future leaders

Concerns for NDT PR

Knowledge management part 2

Knowledge management

Meditation on a canal crossing

Marginal but gains nonetheless

Meetings galore

Beggars belief!

Lessons in safety

Sources of advice

What value experience?

The illogical way of getting the job done

Mis-information

Decisions, decisions

Monitoring a variety of conditions

Have we got the correct priorities?

Eyes wide shut

Who has the buck?

Environmental impact

The face that we rarely remember

Pen et Rant - NDT's first agony aunt

Hidden in plain sight

Drowning in information

Do we require competence or talent? And what do we get?

Efficient effectiveness or effective efficiency?

The need for foresight

[ Insert your own title here ]

Creativity

Timing

Pen et Rant - NDT's first agony aunt

Teamwork is better than DIY

Repetition Repetition Repetition Repetition

A full-size model

An anatomy of an article

A cultured attitude

I am an old man

Balancing health & safety

What is the probability that it is just chance?

Community spirit

Judging the measurement

Assisting cheats to prosper

It might kill the cat but it gives us fulfilment

A picture paints a thousand words

Learning lessons on learning

Taking control

Let's put some clothes on the Emperor

The right time to do the right thing

Hidden in a pile of information

Pass it on

Creating language

Promoting ethical behaviour

The Chains of Affiliation

Success or failure?

Presenting data not slides

The Referee

How high is your self-efficacy?

Collaboration for non-zero sum games

Our craft needs elegance

Ideas Part 2 - Implementation

Ideas Part 1

Sow a little appreciation and reap the rewards

Be happy with the child within

NDT's Got Talent

When words take over

The power of teams

Managing the fear

The nozzle was immersed in water

Workplace personality

Working by numbers

Modern communication still uses equipment designed 130 thousand years ago

What the Hec?!

HVT

ACFM

ACPD

AE

AEC & AQB

API

ASME

ASNT

ASTM

ATO

AUT

B-Scan

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BINDT

BRS

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CB

CM

C-Scan

COMAH

CR and DR

Creep Waves

CT

D-Scan

DAC

DDA

DGS

ECA

EDM

EEMUA

EMAT

ENIQ

EVA

FFT

FMC

FSH

GWT

HF

HRD

HSE

IQ, QB & IQB

IQI

IRT

IVI

KBS

LC28

LI

LINAC

LRUT

MFL

NADCAP

NBS

NII

NII (2)

ONR

OTJ

P-Scan

PANI

PBQ

PCN

PEC

Phased Array

PMI

POD

PSI and ISI

PSSR

PZT

QA

QMS

RBI

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RVI

S-Scan

SAFed

SAFT

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SFD & OFD

SHM

SLIC

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TJ

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TRL

UKAS

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