Dr. Rüdiger Brockmann Appointed CEO at Laser Expert Blackbird Robotics
Posted: 2025-2-3Garching / Germany, February 3, 2025 – Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH, a leading provider of system solutions for robot-assisted laser welding,
announces a change in the company's executive management. As of February 2025, Dr. Rüdiger Brockmann has been appointed as CEO and takes over the business from Karl Christian Messer, who has successfully managed the company to date.
For almost two decades, Blackbird has established itself as a reliable partner and proven expert in remote laser welding for the au...Read More.
Professional NDE Services Promotes Alexis Tenley to Assistant Operations Manager
Posted: 2025-2-2FAIRFIELD, OH; FEBRUARY 3, 2025: Professional NDE Services Group, LLC (PNDE), a recognized leader in Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Alexis Tenley to Assistant Operations Manager, and member of the company’s management team.
In her new position, Alexis will oversee day-to-day operations, including staff supervision, the refinement of operational procedures, and the implementation of process improvements to ensure seamles...Read More.
EVIDENT Makes Precision Simple with the New DSX2000 Digital Microscope
Posted: 2025-1-28WALTHAM, Mass., (Jan. 21, 2025) Evident announced the launch of its DSX2000 fully motorized digital microscope designed to simplify operations and boost productivity in material analysis and inspection workflows. An automated and integrated system for imaging, measurement, analysis and reporting, the advanced microscope can be easily operated by users of all skill levels for fast, precise results and high-quality macro to micro imaging at resolutions beyond 4K.
An all-in-one microscopy solution, the DSX...Read More.
Evaluation of Lithium-ion Batteries with Magnetic Field Measurement
Posted: 2025-1-28When Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in electric vehicles are substituted with lower-quality non-OEM batteries, instances of non-OEM battery-related fires and other incidents have been documented in a report. This underscores the need for a technology capable of authenticating (LIBs) to avert such incidents, especially in electric vehicle applications. Current identification technologies, such as barcodes and integrated circuit (IC) chips, are in place; however, these tech...Read More.
TRIGO Expands Non-Destructive Testing Capabilities with Controreupe Acquisition
Posted: 2025-1-28A Strategic Expansion in NDT
With 30 years of expertise, Controreupe generates annual revenues of €3 million in non-destructive testing. The acquisition marks the first step in TRIGO's strategic plan to expand its component inspection, control, and testing solutions. This initiative comes as TRIGO's Aerospace, Defense, and Rail (ADR) division has just surpassed €100 million in annual revenue, with growth exceeding 20%.
"We are delighted that Controreupe is joining TRIGO. We share the same values of ...Read More.
Exaktera to Exhibit High-Performance LED and Laser Solutions at Photonics West
Posted: 2025-1-28BOSTON, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Exaktera, through three of its well-known brands Advanced Illumination, ProPhotonix, and Z-LASER will showcase its high-performance LED lighting and laser-based solutions at Photonics West, San Francisco, Booth 4040.
On display at the upcoming exhibition will be the full range of ProPhotonix UVC LED solutions as well as its high-performance 3D PRO and PROdigii, laser series. See the recently launched UVC-Pro Area Light, the UVC COBRA Slim as well as a number of...Read More.
PipeLogix Partners With PipeAId to Modernize and Automate Pipeline Inspection
Posted: 2025-1-28PALM DESERT, California. – December 3, 2024 – PipeLogix, a leading developer of pipeline inspection software, today announced a strategic, long-term partnership with PipeAId, a provider of AI-powered solutions engineered to automate and improve condition assessment. The agreement and integration will enable users of the PipeLogix Phoenix software to automate the recognition and coding of sewer and stormwater system defects and features within their existing workflow, resulting in greater data accuracy and o...Read More.
SGS and Bureau Veritas End Merger Talks
Posted: 2025-1-28SGS and Bureau Veritas (BV) have ended talks to negotiate a merger between the two companies. Each issued a press release today, January 27, reporting that the negotiations had ended.
"These discussions have stopped and did not result in an agreement despite a strong belief in the value of consolidation in the testing, inspection, and certification sector," said Bureau Veritas. The company reported it, "Remains fully committed to its LEAP | 28 strategy to deliver a step change in growth and performance,...Read More.
VIDEOSCOPE-XT: Explosion-Proof Borescope Engineered for Hazardous Environments
Posted: 2025-1-21The VIDEOSCOPE-XT is a robust explosion-proof borescope designed for safe and precise inspections in high-risk environments. Certified by UL for Class I Division 2 and tested under MIL-STD 810G Method 511.6, as well as ATEX Zone 2, it meets the most stringent safety protocols, making it ideal for sectors such as fuel, aviation, power generation, and military operations.
The VIDEOSCOPE-XT combines a durable, high-performance design, with a rechargeable 6-hour battery and the capability to store up to 32...Read More.
SPECTRO-UV® LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION PORTABLE UV INSPECTION LIGHT
Posted: 2025-1-21Farmingdale, NY- January 21, 2025 – Spectro-UV®, a leader in professional UV inspection technology, today announced the launch of its newest addition to the NANO series of UV inspection lights. The IDX-350 is a compact, professional-grade device which combines durability with unprecedented convenience and portability.
The new IDX-350 addresses the growing demand for reliable, portable inspection tools in industries ranging from oil and gas to forensics and nondestructive testing. Despite its pocket...Read More.
