Magnaflux, the leading global player in the supply of magnetic particle and dye penetrant inspection equipment and associated chemical products used for non-destructive testing (NDT), is poised to implement the next stage of its growth strategy.

ETher NDE, a UK-based manufacturer of eddy current products, has introduced the Veescan ET wheel inspection system. The Veescan is ETher’s first wheel inspection system and is available in two different models: Veescan H for maximum flexibility and Veescan R for optimised productivity.

RIKEN and the Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI) have successfully produced their first beam of X-ray laser light with a wavelength of 1.2 Angstroms. This light was created using SACLA, a cutting-edge X-ray free electron laser (XFEL) facility unveiled by RIKEN in February 2011 in Harima, Japan. SACLA (Spring-8 Angstrom Compact free electron LAser) opens a window into the structure of atoms and molecules at a level of detail never seen before.

Geomagic® and Nikon Metrology have announced a new cooperative agreement that enables Nikon Metrology to fully integrate and offer its entire range of hand-held 3D laser scanners with Geomagic Studio®, Geomagic Qualify™ and Geomagic Wrap®.

TEST NDT recently completed a series of new BINDT-approved courses for specialised composite structure inspection and bond testing training to meet new EASA aircraft inspection requirements.

Equipment produced by Phoenix Inspection Systems is being used for testing one of the world’s largest floating oil production facilities.

Aberdeen-based iicorr Ltd, the asset integrity management specialist, has announced that the company has been integrated into Stork Technical Services and will now be known as Stork Technical Services UK Ltd. This rebranding initiative highlights Dutch-based company Stork Technical Services’ continued investment in the North Sea area following the recent announcement of the acquisition of RBG Ltd.

Pipe measurement specialist Optical Metrology Services (OMS) Ltd is providing video and laser-based measurement services to several UK-based building, construction and utility management companies. These services include the inspection and measurement of underground pipes, such as gas, water and rainwater drainage pipes on UK motorway networks, and include measuring the geometrical features of pipes, such as the ovality.

Swansea-based Silverwing (UK) Ltd, a specialist in above-ground storage tank and associated pipework inspection, has appointed Wayne Woodhead, formerly Managing Director of Sonatest, as Board Director and General Manager.

AcousticEye, a leader in non-invasive tube inspection solutions for the heat exchanger market, has signed a strategic agreement with NDT company Sound Tube Testing, based in the Netherlands. Sound will deploy the AcousticEye Dolphin G3™ systems throughout Europe, making the breakthrough tube inspection technology readily available to the region. The two companies made the announcement at POWER-GEN Europe, where they exhibited together.