News archive: Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing | Airframer

MSP’s NC-Checker and NC-PartLocator tools have been introduced at Leonardo, reducing alignment from days to minutes while removing fixture dependence.

17 September

ReleaseLatest release of Hexagon’s CT-scan data analysis software includes the 2025 iF-award-winning Porosity and Inclusion analysis tool

21 July

ReleaseAMETEK completes acquisition of FARO Technologies, strengthening leadership in 3D metrology, laser projection & digital

15 July

ReleaseGelSight launches Modulus: precision inspection for previously inaccessible places

6 May

ReleaseAMETEK to acquire FARO Technologies

9 January

ReleaseLaser Photonics to deliver repeat order of CleanTech system to Acuren

20 November

ReleaseHexagon takes the guesswork out of 3D printing precision metal components with Advanced Compensation technology

31 October

Virtek unveils AI-enabled camera for composite manufacturing

The smart technology provides manufacturers with the tools to create fully traceable digital twin production records, which lead to higher throughput, better quality control and reduced production times.

31 October

ReleaseVirtek and Creaform join forces to drive innovation for next-gen manufacturing - AMETEK acquires Virtek Vision

18 October

ReleaseLaser Photonics scores dual follow-on sale to NDT leader Acuren

29 May

ReleaseVision Engineering celebrates 30 years of Mantis

2 May

Release8tree increases aerospace footprint – dentCHECK tool used in Boeing 787 production

8 April

ReleasePrecision Aerospace Group acquires majority interest in Aerofab NDT, bolstering non-destructive testing capabilities

16 September

Release8tree's calibration laboratory achieves ISO 17025 accreditation from Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS)

29 July

ReleaseBowers Group custom measurement solution accelerates inspection speed by 92% at Virtue Aerospace

19 July

ReleaseQC Laboratories, Inc. awarded Nadcap certification for computed radiography

13 July

ReleaseSRV-J-4-1500 joystick videoscope

13 July

ReleaseQuickstep announces location for first US engineering & manufacturing facility

22 May

ReleaseElement expands to create the largest strain-controlled fatigue testing capacity globally

12 April

ReleaseRaytheon Technologies extends Master Terms Agreement with Dayton T. Brown, Inc.

31 March

ReleaseVolume Graphics 2023.1 software supports battery inspection and uses enhanced AI/machine learning in new, easier interface

31 January

ReleasePRECiV v. 1.2 Software adds simple-to-use advanced imaging and measurement tools that make production, quality control and inspection more efficient

19 December

ReleaseDayton T. Brown extends acoustic capabilities with Siemens Digital Industries Software

24 October

ReleaseEssex Industries acquires Connecticut manufacturer, Precision Aerospace

27 September

ReleaseElement Materials Technology acquires National Technical Systems

5 September

ReleaseFine Tubes awarded prestigious merit status NADCAP NDT re-accreditation for ultrasonic testing for 10th year running

30 August

ReleaseValence Surface Technologies Eastman, Georgia operations received an extensive list of process approvals to support Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky rotorcraft programs.

12 August

ReleaseElement strengthens position in Singapore with acquisition of Singapore Test Services

22 July

ReleaseValence Surface Technologies acquires B&M Painting of Camden, Arkansas, increasing defense-focused specialty coating capabilities

18 July

ReleaseValence Wichita receives additional F-16 and F-22 approvals from Lockheed Martin

14 July

ReleaseTIGHITCO part of MYX award for continued work on the Black Hawk

7 July

ReleaseElement Materials Technology announces completion of its acquisition by Temasek

30 May

ReleaseRPI launches new metrology-grade rotary axis table for Portable CMM’s which improves productivity by up to 40%

4 April

ReleaseOlympus makes it Evident

15 March

ReleaseZebra Technologies to acquire Matrox Imaging, broadening its portfolio of machine vision solutions

14 February

ReleaseKongsberg reduces X-ray inspection time by 90%

25 January

ReleaseElement Materials Technology acquired by Temasek

10 January

ReleaseThe Emitech Group is expanding its activities in the field of electric mobility with test facilities dedicated to hydrogen fuel cells and equipments

13 December

ReleaseElement Materials Technology deploys Plastometrex's metal testing innovation

24 November

ReleaseBuehler presents webinar: Magnesium and its alloys - metallographic techniques for quality control on December 1, 2021

9 November

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseMISTRAS Group expands U.S. footprint to serve growing industrial markets

ReleaseATI expands advanced machining and inspection capability

ReleaseFrom army depot to factory floor: GelSight's Modulus reaches 100-units sold milestone

ReleaseHexagon to acquire Waygate Technologies, expanding into non-destructive testing

ReleaseBaker Hughes announces sale of Waygate Technologies to Hexagon

ReleaseVisionGauge’s enhanced CAD Auto-Align tool receives a new US patent

ReleaseA new era unfolds: FARO and Creaform combine to form two new business units

ReleasePrecision Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc. to combine with FACT II Acquisition Corp. to become publicly listed company

ReleaseZeiss opens new Connecticut Quality Excellence Center to strengthen Northeast manufacturing

Leonardo cuts tiltrotor blade production time from 20 weeks to 3 days