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After a record number of deliveries in 2010, the latest inspection system from Ultrasonic Sciences Ltd (USL) is now on its way to China, following successful acceptance testing. This is the largest system ever built and shipped as a single item by USL, with an overall size of 15 m long, 6 m wide and over 5 m high, weighing more than 22 tonnes.

To assist potential applicants, the Engineering Council has developed a public database of approved qualifications and programmes which contribute to professional registration as Engineering Technician (EngTech) or ICT Technician (ICTTech).

His Royal Highness the Duke of York has formally opened the University of Strathclyde’s multi-million pound Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC). The world-class research centre pioneers forming and forging techniques to support manufacturing for the aerospace, energy, marine and automobile industries, and is expected to set new standards in manufacturing design.

TWI welcomes the addition of Graeme Stothart to its NDT training team. Graeme brings with him over 28 years’ experience in the power generation and petrochemical industries worldwide.

Olympus attended the recent International Conference on Metrology and Properties of Engineering Surfaces, where it displayed its advanced measuring confocal laser scanning microscope, the LEXT OLS4000.

With over 2800 people registered to attend and over 160 exhibiting companies at this year’s APPEA 2011 conference, which took place at the Perth Convention Centre, Western Australia, personnel from AGR Field Operations’ Manchester office were keen to assist their Australian colleagues to promote not only the broad range of services that AGR has to offer but also its advanced ultrasonic equipment, which is designed and developed by AGR Technology Design in the UK.

NDT MainCal is pleased to announce that it has succeeded in surpassing 1000 customers globally. Established in 1991 as a specialist repair and calibration house for the NDT industry, over the years NDT MainCal has continued to expand and create a global presence, based on its core principles of quality, fast turnaround, keen pricing and knowledgeable staff.

Specialised Imaging Ltd has recently supplied a dual-channel 450 kV flash X-ray system to the UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL). The system was fully containerised to allow the flexibility of moving it to different locations. Details of the target applications were not disclosed.

The Schaeffler Group has extended its long-standing relationship with SETE (Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel) by providing additional services for the company that operates Paris’s greatest landmark.

12 months ago, Lavender International took office space at the Advanced Manufacturing Park Technology Centre near Sheffield. The plan was to run additional courses and provide office and meeting space for staff and associated groups. The plan, however, was so successful that the Directors of Lavender International have agreed that the space currently rented is not sufficient for the courses planned for the coming months.