Best Practices for Utilizing Non-Destructive Testing for In-Service Bridge Inspection
Posted: 2023-3-29Like an X-ray is used to see inside the human body, non-destructive testing (NDT) can be a powerful and effective means of understanding a bridge’s structural integrity without damaging the structure—and the key to achieving greater structural health, efficiency and safety on large-scale projects.
But sometimes, common NDT tools–from ultrasound and dye penetrant, to eddy current and magnetic particle testing, can be a "knee jerk" reaction—and get misapplied by those not as familiar or conversant wi...Read More.
Aerobotix Develops All-In-One System for Defense Manufacturer with ATI End-Effectors
Posted: 2023-3-29Producing the world’s most advanced air defense missile requires technological innovation, especially when annual production is set to increase to 500 by 2024. And like any other defense product developed, missiles undergo rigorous inspection processes before deployment. So how will one of the United State’s largest defense contractors meet demand? Using robots.
Aerobotix (ABX) harnesses their expertise in aerospace manufacturing and deep knowledge of robotics to develop robust, innovative manufact...Read More.
Innovation Polymers Receives Top Sensor Solutions Provider Award in Canada
Posted: 2023-3-29Kitchener, Ontario – Innovation Polymers, a leader in sensor solutions for the non-destructive industry, has been recognized by Applied Technology Review as the top sensor solutions provider in Canada for 2023. The award highlights the company's commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to its customers across a range of industries.
"We are honoured to be recognized as the top sensor solutions provider in Canada by Applied Technology Review," said Rick MacNeil, President of Innovation P...Read More.
Don’t Crack Under Pressure: How Eddy Current Array Helps Spot Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking in Stainless Steel Pipes
Posted: 2023-3-28There are many non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques, but not all of them are suited to every type of application. For example, X-rays, or radiography, and computed tomography cannot be deployed without access to both sides of the asset and require extensive operator training. Similarly, ultrasonic testing is very versatile but requires direct contact and appropriate coupling with the surface under test, which is not always possible.
When it comes to chloride stress corrosion cracking (ClSCC or ...Read More.
The Evolution of UltraVision Software: A Story of NDT Innovation
Posted: 2023-3-22For more than 25 years, UltraVision® software has been at the forefront of non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection software, providing reliable and innovative solutions for a wide range of industries. Originally developed in 1996 as TomoView, UltraVision has evolved over time, revolutionizing the way we approach NDT inspections. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the history of UltraVision, its evolution, and just how this software has transformed the NDT industry.
1996: TomoView, the Fi...Read More.
TN Americas Deploys OnSpec Custom Solution for Inspection of Nuclear Waste Storage Units
Posted: 2023-3-15When TN Americas, an AREVA radioactive waste management and nuclear transportation provider, needed to inspect stainless steel waste storage casks in concrete support structures, they turned to us for a solution. Regularly operating in the most hazardous areas and confined spaces, Eddyfi Technologies’ modular, mobile robots provided the robust OnSpec custom solution needed to perform remote visual inspection of the units containing stainless steel canisters storing radioactive waste materials.
The ...Read More.
Rolling on to Better Tank Inspection Data and Decision Making
Posted: 2023-3-7Many owners of storage tanks understand the burden of inspecting tank shells and roofs for corrosion degradation. On one hand, the inspection quality needs to be met, while on the other hand personnel safety needs to be ensured. To make it even more complicated, downtime of the asset must be minimized. A traditional way of performing tank wall thickness degradation inspection is by ultrasonic wall thickness spot check measurements using a rope access approach or by building scaffolding. This approach leads ...Read More.
When PoD Matters – Microbially Induced Corrosion
Posted: 2023-2-21Quality assurance during manufacturing is being extended to online inspection and integrity management for aging plants given the increased awareness of the consequences of in-service damage mechanisms. Microbially Induced Corrosion, or MIC, is a common problem in carbon steel pipelines, often causing isolated corrosion pitting due to biological growth. The main risk of MIC is its ability to eat through a pipe or tube wall in a matter of weeks, particularly if equipment is left with stagnant, untreated wate...Read More.
25th Annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show
Posted: 2023-2-21Cygnus Instruments will be exhibiting at the 25th Annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show in the Orlando, USA.
If you are attending this event, why not pop over to the Cygnus Instruments booth or if you'd prefer, you can pre-arrange a chat with a member of the Cygnus team by clicking on the link below:
https://cygnus.tiny.us/ycxzyecv
NISTM’s 25th Annual International Aboveground Storage Tank C...Read More.
The Aerial Advantage: New Confined Space Inspection Drone is Available at Fiberscope.net
Posted: 2023-2-16Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have entered many industries recently. It is not an exaggeration to say that drones have revolutionized certain areas of our life. The industrial inspection business was not left behind, and the enhanced model of the Skycopter Cobra inspection drone is tangible proof of this.
The Skycopter inspection drone consists of a quadcopter encircled by an ultra-light yet durable protective cage and equipped with a camera, an intuitive remote control, first-person view gog...Read More.