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Testing & Quality Control News
Revolutionising Automotive Testing with AUTOSAR Simulator
Revolutionising Automotive Testing with AUTOSAR Simulator The automotive industry is accelerating rapidly towards a future of connected vehicles, autonomous systems, and increasingly complex software...
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On-Site Detection of Microbial Contamination in Diesel
On-Site Detection of Microbial Contamination in Diesel Conidia Bioscience has launched FUELSTAT® One, a new test kit to join the FUELSTAT® range designed to rapidly detect microbial contamination in d...
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Understanding Bitumen Specifications, Tests and Properties
Understanding Bitumen Specifications, Tests and Properties Bitumen, a cornerstone in road construction and roofing, is a complex material with unique responses to stress. Its viscoelastic nature means...
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Fluke FEV150 streamlines EV Charging Maintenance
Fluke FEV150 streamlines EV Charging Maintenance Fluke, a leading provider of safe, rugged, and reliable industrial tools and integrated software, today announced the FEV150, the latest addition to th...
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Extech reveals latest Test and Measurements Tools
Extech reveals latest Test and Measurements Tools In an exciting development for professionals in the electrical, HVAC, and industrial sectors, Extech has just announced the launch of its new series o...
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Fluke launches Solar Testing PVA-1500 Series I-V Curve Tracer
Fluke launches Solar Testing PVA-1500 Series I-V Curve Tracer Fluke Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation and a global leader in test and measurement instruments, announced the launch...
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FLIR Acoustic Imagers detect Compressed Air Leaks and Quantify Gas Leaks
FLIR Acoustic Imagers detect Compressed Air Leaks and Quantify Gas Leaks FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, today announced the expansion of its versatile Si-Series of acoustic imaging cameras wit...
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Detecting Structural Cracks with Circular Vibration Mode Ultrasound
Detecting Structural Cracks with Circular Vibration Mode Ultrasound A high-efficiency circular vibration/polarization ultrasonic conversion technology capable of detecting cracks, which can occur in v...
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Webtec Mechanical Hydraulic Tester delivers enhanced flow capacity
Webtec Mechanical Hydraulic Tester delivers enhanced flow capacity Webtec, a global leader in the design and manufacture of hydraulic measurement and control products, is expanding its entry-level RFI...
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Metso meets needs of battery industry with Battery Chemicals Testing in Finland
Metso meets needs of battery industry with Battery Chemicals Testing in Finland Metso has modernized its pilot facility at Metso Research Center in Pori, Finland, with expanded capabilities for lithiu...
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WJ Group innovates with new £500k Accelerated Product Tester
WJ Group innovates with new £500k Accelerated Product Tester WJ Group has invested over £500,000 to install its Accelerated Product Tester, an advanced piece of equipment that can assess the durabilit...
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SOCOTEC completes Topsoil Classification Project in the Scottish Borders
SOCOTEC completes Topsoil Classification Project in the Scottish Borders In a recent collaboration that underscores the intersection of scientific rigor and environmental planning, SOCOTEC Consultancy...
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Skyscrapers around the globe stress-tested using Surrey model
Skyscrapers around the globe stress-tested using Surrey model The safety of tall buildings in the world’s cities, in the face of extreme external traumas like vehicle impacts, blasts or fires, h...
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Chip-scale devices for Ultrawide Measurement for Viscous Fluids
Chip-scale devices for Ultrawide Measurement for Viscous Fluids Traditional viscometers rely on capillary flow, and falling balls are simple and effective means for measuring fluid viscosity over a la...
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Defining Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Defining Electrical Safety in the Workplace Anyone who works with electrical or electromechanical equipment knows that safety is important. But defining specifically how to achieve a safe work environ...
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SOCOTEC partners with Scottish Thermal Power Station
SOCOTEC partners with Scottish Thermal Power Station In a significant move towards addressing regulatory compliance and environmental obligations, SOCOTEC Consultancy (Scotland) has entered into a str...
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Autonomous Driving Testing improved with Keysight LiDAR Target Simulator
Autonomous Driving Testing improved with Keysight LiDAR Target Simulator Keysight Technologies, Inc. is expanding its award-winning portfolio of autonomous driving validation test solutions with the E...
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Putting measurement at the heart of UK domestic retrofit
Putting measurement at the heart of UK domestic retrofit The PAS2035 building standard encourages a whole-house approach to retrofit and places assessment, design and evaluation of a joined-up solutio...
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Plate Bearing Test ensures Development Stability and Worker Safety
Plate Bearing Test ensures Development Stability and Worker Safety Whilst the majority of site investigations predominantly focus on the subsurface conditions of a proposed development site, the stren...
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New Fugro contract in Louisiana to focus on Safe and Sustainable Roads
New Fugro contract in Louisiana to focus on Safe and Sustainable Roads Fugro has been awarded a 6-year contract with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for pavement dist...
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RWO opens new Geotechnical Department
RWO opens new Geotechnical Department Engineering firm RWO has opened a new geotechnical department as it looks to expand its operations and improve customer service. The move by firm, which has offic...
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Solo AVT completes successful Electric Drivetrain Testing
Solo AVT completes successful Electric Drivetrain Testing Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies, the electric vehicle hardware company revolutionizing the freight transportation industry, today announced...
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Allison Transmission starts Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Testing
Allison Transmission starts Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Testing The innovative testing capabilities demonstrate Allison Transmission’s leadership role in the development and deployment of hydrogen fuel...
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GSSI PaveScan highlights GPR Asphalt Density Assessment
GSSI PaveScan highlights GPR Asphalt Density Assessment GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, highlights the PaveScan® RDM 2.0 and PaveScan® Mix Design Mo...
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GSSI unveils new PaveScan MDM Tool for laboratory testing
GSSI unveils new PaveScan MDM Tool for laboratory testing GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces the new PaveScan® Mix Design Module (MDM), which...
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GSSI showcases PaveScan RDM 2.0 Asphalt Density Tool at 2022 TRB meeting
GSSI showcases PaveScan RDM 2.0 Asphalt Density Tool at 2022 TRB meeting GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces that it will feature its industry...
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Trial with See.Sense uses Dott e-scooters to measure road quality
Trial with See.Sense uses Dott e-scooters to measure road quality Dott has successfully completed a trial with cycling technology firm See.Sense to show how its e-scooters can be used to improve road...
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Fieldpiece Instruments launches rugged, wireless Vacuum Gauge
Fieldpiece Instruments launches rugged, wireless Vacuum Gauge Fieldpiece Instruments introduces a new wireless vacuum gauge, model MG44. Stepping in to replace the SVG3 vacuum gauge, the MG44 wireless...
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Aggregate Industries Contracting Division expands site testing with UKAS-accredited Lab
Aggregate Industries Contracting Division expands site testing with UKAS-accredited Lab As part of its pledge to become a leading sustainable business, including the improvement of resource efficiency...
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CoreRFID reporting system adapted to test weight bearing loads of roads
CoreRFID reporting system adapted to test weight bearing loads of roads Software firm CoreRFID is delivering a new tailored reporting system for BHP, which specialises in testing the weight bearing lo...
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Fluke introduces non-contact Clamp Meters for Voltage Measurement without leads
Fluke introduces non-contact Clamp Meters for Voltage Measurement without leads Any time an electrician or technician makes a voltage measurement on a live conductor, there is a risk of electrical sho...
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New SmartControl app accelerates in-fleeting and testing
New SmartControl app accelerates in-fleeting and testing Starting today, the new SmartControl in-fleeting app makes it easier to add new vehicles to an existing or new shared mobility fleet. The app c...
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InstroTek takes on GSSI PaveScan® RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauges
InstroTek takes on GSSI PaveScan® RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauges GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces that InstroTek Inc. will serve as...
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MCA Fusion Hire upgrades to put focus on specialist SafeCheck technology
MCA Fusion Hire upgrades to put focus on specialist SafeCheck technology One of the country’s leading suppliers of specialist hire equipment is rolling out a new investment programme to upgrade its el...
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Contamination Testing – An Investigation of Asbestos
Contamination Testing – An Investigation of Asbestos Asbestos has been known to be bad for your health for a considerably long time, despite its relatively recent usage. In fact, even the Greeks...
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Fugro wins Caltrans contract for automated pavement condition surveys
Fugro wins Caltrans contract for automated pavement condition surveys Fugro has been awarded a multi-year contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to perform automated paveme...
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Pioneering fluid analysis lab keeps construction machines up and running
Pioneering fluid analysis lab keeps construction machines up and running Fluid analysis reveals a lot about the health of a machine. Finning UK & Ireland, official distributor for Caterpillar® equ...
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EMEC-Prototyping celebrates 10 year anniversary with new HQ and larger test lab
EMEC-Prototyping celebrates 10 year anniversary with new HQ and larger test lab EMEC-Prototyping’s history started 10 years ago with Powertools development for the company Bosch. Test benches and proc...
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University of Birmingham studies smartphones for collecting highway data
University of Birmingham studies smartphones for collecting highway data Motorists with smartphones could help highway chiefs maintain road quality by sending ‘crowdsourced’ data from their mobiles th...
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InstroTek signs up with GSSI for PaveScan RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauges
InstroTek signs up with GSSI for PaveScan RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauges GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces that InstroTek Inc. will s...
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Fugro wins second 4 year condition assessment contract in Saskatchewan
Fugro wins second 4 year condition assessment contract in Saskatchewan Fugro has been awarded a new 4-year contract by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure in Canada to perform ann...
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Bergkamp’s new e-Commerce website launches Benedict Slurry testing equipment
Bergkamp’s new e-Commerce website launches Benedict Slurry testing equipment Bergkamp Inc., based in Salina, Kansas, announces a new e-commerce site for its line of Benedict Slurry by Bergkamp l...
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The Transtec Group uses Continuous Testing Data to save Texas Airport from reconstruction
The Transtec Group uses Continuous Testing Data to save Texas Airport from reconstruction Pavement engineering firm The Transtec Group was hired by RS&H to perform an evaluation of airfield paveme...
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Eurofins publishes method to analyse SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater samples
Eurofins publishes method to analyse SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater samples A study undertaken by Eurofins scientists has resulted in a robust method to analyse SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater samples, allowing fo...
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AECOM wins ground investigations contract for next stage of Lower Thames Crossing
AECOM wins ground investigations contract for next stage of Lower Thames Crossing AECOM is delivering the next stage of Highways England’s Lower Thames Crossing ground investigation program after bein...
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CEMEX launches LabExperts construction materials testing service
CEMEX launches LabExperts construction materials testing service CEMEX is capitalising on its expertise as a globally renowned manufacturer of building materials by launching a new testing service for...
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rFpro simulations set to revolutionise Autonomous Vehicle training and testing
rFpro simulations set to revolutionise Autonomous Vehicle training and testing UK-based driving simulation company, rFpro, has developed a means to slash the hardware costs associated with large-scale...
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Network Rail uses state-of-the-art testing to keep Bridge open in Oxfordshire
Network Rail uses state-of-the-art testing to keep Bridge open in Oxfordshire A Grade II listed bridge in Steventon, Oxfordshire, has been saved after innovative testing and the introduction of a new...
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GSSI releases PaveScan RDM 2.0 Asphalt Density Assessment Tool
GSSI releases PaveScan RDM 2.0 Asphalt Density Assessment Tool GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces PaveScan® RDM 2.0 – an innovative asphalt d...
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Bergkamp acquires leading laboratory products manufacturer Benedict Slurry Seal
Bergkamp acquires leading laboratory products manufacturer Benedict Slurry Seal Bergkamp Inc., based in Salina, Kansas, announces the acquisition of Benedict Slurry Seal, a leading manufacturer of lab...
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