12th International Exhibition NDT Russia

On 26-28 March, 2013 in Moscow Sport Complex Olimpyisky the 12th International Exhibition NDT Russia - NDT AND TECHNICAL DIAGNOSTICS will be held.

6MENDT gets off to a great start

Over 500 people attended the opening of the 6th Middle East Non-destructive Testing Conference and Exhibition at the Gulf Hotel Gulf Convention Centre.

TWI wins major contract to provide NDT support for ITER components

TWI wins major contract to provide engineering support in materials joining and non-destructive testing technologies for production of ITER components

The new ASNT standard - E2862 - Detection Analysis for Hit/Miss Data

A new ASTM International standard provides the necessary background and describes the step-by-step process for analyzing nondestructive testing hit/miss data resulting from a probability of detection examination, including minimum requirements for validating the resulting POD curve.

ASTM develops beam divergence measurement standard

ASTM E2861 - 11 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Beam Divergence and Alignment in Neutron Radiologic Beams

Saudi Aramco and KACST ink deal for high-tech venture

A new joint venture between two major companies in technology and oil sectors has been established to set up a sophisticated center for conducting nondestructive tests in the oil sector.

ASTM NDT Committee Approves Standard for AE Testing

ASTM International Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing has developed a new standard for recertifying gas-filled pressure vessels used aboard aircraft for fire suppression. The new standard, ASTM E2863, Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Welded Steel Sphere Vessels Using Thermal Pressurization, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E07.04 on Acoustic Emission Method.

SGS acquires Metlab (Pty) Ltd in South Africa

SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of Metlab (Pty) Ltd., Boksburg, the preeminent metallurgical testing laboratory in Southern Africa.

The 18th WCNDT in Durban, South Africa has already started!

The 18th World Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (WCNDT) in Durban, South Africa has already started!

Detecting material defects in ship propellers

Suction feet are used to attach the mobile scanner to the propeller. Researchers record the ultrasound test data on-site.

Sterling Partners Completes Majority Investment in Desert NDT

Growth Investment Expected to Benefit from Rising Domestic Oil and Gas Production, Demand for Pipeline Integrity

Olympus NDT Selects MetricStream for Quality, Compliance and Audit

MetricStream GRC Platform will support the company-s quality management system, and ensure compliance with ISO standards, while improving top-level visibility.

Mecnov NDT rebrands as Contour Dynamics Inspection Systems

Mecnov, Inc. is rebranding its non-destructive testing (NDT) activities under the Contour Dynamics brand.

SHELL selects Applus+ as global inspection services provider

The global oil and gas company has signed a four-year global Enterprise Framework Agreement (EFA) that identifies Applus+ divisions Velosi and RTD as one of the leading inspection, non-desctructive testing and related services provider.

Subsea Testing and Training Center in Demand

Scottish subsea testing and training facility is preferred choice for multi-national companies.

Tiny Transmitter Sets Frequency Record

A terahertz transmitter developed at the TU Darmstadt has generated the highest frequency ever attained by a microelectronic device.

SGS Authorized by BINDT to Provide TKY Weld Joints UT Training Courses

On October 17, 2011, SGS successfully acquired authorization from BINDT to conduct TKY Weld Joints UT Training Courses.

X-Ray Industries Acquires Arcadia Aerospace

X-Ray Industries, a leading provider of nondestructive testing (NDT) services to diverse industries, has announced its acquisition of Arcadia Aerospace Industries, LLC ...

New NDT equipment from EADS and DolphiTech

EADS Innovation Works, the corporate Research and Technology network of EADS, and the Norwegian SME DolphiTech AS have signed a cooperation ...

Lack of testing standards a problem for wind energy

A key challenge for vendors in the wind energy market is the lack of standards that define testing procedures.

GE Expanding its Inspection Technologies Site in USA

Company will invest more than $10 million to add manufacturing space, an applications center and a nondestructive-testing academy.

Global Industrial X-Ray Systems Market to Reach US$591.9 mil

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on X-Ray Inspection Systems

TUV SUD Acquires South African Market Leader Pro-Tec

The international provider of testing and certification services TUV SUD