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SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition Enger Engenharia SA (Enger), with its headquarters in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Enger is a leading consulting engineering company operating primarily in the State of Sao Paulo. It serves the infrastructure & building market. Enger performs project supervision and management as well as...[more]

On April 2, 2013, a large construction company awarded SGS a contract to provide non-destructive testing (NDT) services to include ultrasonic and magnetic particle testing for welds and steel plates to be used in a 28 storey steel structure building in Taipei. Located in northern Taiwan, constructi...[more]

SGS is pleased to confirm that it will return to RenewableUK Offshore Wind, the annual premier renewable energy event now in its eleventh year. The world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company will be showcasing its wide range of renewable energy services at ...[more]

The product lineup of the IPLEX UltraLite videoscope is now expanded with the Stereo Measurement models allowing accurate detection and analysis of defects. The IPLEX UltraLite is uniquely designed for remote visual inspections in tough environments and confined spaces with its overwhelmi...[more]

The ASNT-NATL conference and exhibition organised and hosted by BINDT and held at the Daventry Court Hotel in Northamptonshire proved to be fertile ground for first time attendees Technology Design Ltd (TD). The event coincided with the 20th anniversary of the North Atlantic chapter of the ASNT and therefore attracted members and...[more]

Technology Design Ltd has released version 19.03 of the TD-Scan software that includes the second generation of its Phased Array wizard and many improvements to the Phased Array and Strip-Scan Zonal discrimination modules. The Phased Array wizard guides the user through a tri-fold process of set-up, calibration and Time Corr...[more]

With a world wide reputation for an innovative “can do” attitude and solving many clients’ requirements with original OEM solutions as well as boxed product, concentration at Technology Design has been very much focused on sales growth through customer service. Thanks to a well managed prod...[more]

Two of the UK’s leading NDT equipment manufacturing companies have teamed up to produce a superb corrosion mapping system that is stiring up enthusiasm across the globe. Technology Design and Silverwing UK manufacture equipment for the advanced ultrasonic market and have brought their respective skills together, the result of whi...[more]

Bellingham, Washington, and San Diego, California (PRWEB) April 25, 2013 From monitoring bridge corrosion using ultrasonic waves to sensing temperature based on the functioning of a snake’s nervous system, smart structures and nondestructive assessment technologies continue to provide new solution...[more]

The Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE) and conference partners CANSMART & Fraunhofer IZFP are proud to announce their first keynote speaker- Dr. Ken Lau. Dr Lau is Administrator of Pressure Equipment Safety of Alberta and Chief Inspector of ABSA, the pressure equipment safety authority in...[more]

The Engineering Council will shortly be commencing its regular survey of registered professional engineers and technicians, which provides a statistically valid snapshot of the state of employment and employment benefits among professionally registered engineers and technicians. The final report, which will be of great interest and valu...[more]

Thermoplastic tanks are an attractive alternative to metal tanks for the containment of many products, including hazardous chemicals. At present there are no established procedures for inspecting the welds in these tanks, either following manufacture or dur...[more]

TWI Training and Examination Services are pleased to welcome Orlando Ramsingh and Keith Burnage to their specialist NDT training team. These appointments reflect the growth in demand for NDT training globally in response to the ever increasing need for competent and properly trained inspec...[more]

K2 is to provide full inspection services on the conversion and repairs of Woodgroup’s FPSO Ngujima, commonly known as the Vincent Project at the end of this month. The vessel has arrived at Keppel FELS from offshore Australia and will undergo full inspection service...[more]

SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of MSi Testing & Engineering Inc., (MSi), based in Melrose Park, Illinois. MSi is a leading laboratory in the fields of Metallurgical Testing and Failure Analysis. It participates in any stage of the manufacturing process, validating raw materials, solving production relate...[more]

You’ll be able to feel the energy from the second you step into the room—partially because the theme of the NDT in Canada 2013 Conference is NDT for the Energy Industry. The conference is presented by the Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE), CANSMART, and Fraunhof...[more]

SGS has been awarded another contract to provide non-destructive testing services for the Escravos Gas Project (EGP-3) in Nigeria by West African Ventures. SGS NDT EXPERTS RETURN TO NIGERIA West African Ventures has awarded SGS yet another contract to provide non-destructive testing se...[more]

Advanced composite materials are being used to develop more durable, lightweight and high performance materials and products. They are increasingly being applied within the aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and wind energy sectors, particularly in critical structural...[more]