Inspection Services

U.S. CPSC Approves New Method for Testing Lead in Substrates of Children's Products

HDXRF Technology Now CPSC-Approved for Lead in Substrate Testing of Children's Products, Household Furniture, and Jewelry East Greenbush, NY – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved High-Definition X-Ray Fluorescence (HDXRF) technology for lead in substrate testing of children's products via test method ASTM F2853-10.Â-  HDXRF technology, used to detect regulated...

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American Crane's World Class Service Department

At American Crane & Equipment Corporation, our service department is second to none. We feature seasoned field and in-house technicians that include certified crane inspectors, certified welders, expert riggers, and proven fitters. Put them all together and the American Crane service team can do everything from emergency calls to preventative maintenance and inspections, repairs, rebuilds and...

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OSI Systems Receives $15 Million Contract from World Trade Center for Cargo and Parcel Screening

HAWTHORNE, Calif.- OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS), a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronics and services, today announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been awarded a contract by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to provide cargo and parcel screening operations for the new World Trade Center. Under the $15 million contract, Rapiscan will...

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Crane Inspection Service uses non-destructive testing methods.

Utilizing Non-Destructive Technology, Critical Component Assessment uncovers defects and deficiencies in critical load-bearing and safety-related overhead lifting components. Thermal imaging and electromagnetic-inductive technology are used to assess condition of internal wires, motor winding insulation, gear box, and mechanical load brakes. Summarizing current condition of equipment, CCA results...

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GE Oil & Gas Inspects Section of TransCanada's Keystone Pipeline

UltraScan(TM) Duo Pipeline Inspection Tool Uses Sensors Developed by GE Healthcare CALGARY, Alberta--06 April 2009-- GE Oil & Gas' PII Pipeline Solutions group is completing its largest pipeline inspection project by helping TransCanada evaluate the condition of an 864-kilometer (537 mile) portion of a natural gas pipeline in Canada. This part of the pipeline, which covers a span equivalent to...

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DALSA Announces New Cost-Effective Capability for Solar Cell Inspection

Machine vision technology gives solar cell manufacturers new opportunities to increase productivity and lower costs WATERLOO, ONTARIO - March 18, 2008 - DALSA Corporation (TSX: DSA), a global leader in machine vision technology, today announced its entrance into the solar cell inspection market. The company's efficiencies and expertise in area scan, line scan, and embedded processing for...

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GKS Michigan Expands On-Site Measurement and Reverse Engineering Capability Again

(DETROIT, MI; February 5, 2008) - GKS Inspection Services, Inc., a division of Laser Design, Inc., has expanded the onsite services capability of its Detroit-area metrology lab with the addition of another Faro portable-CMM articulated arm. GKS Michigan's total number of Faro Platinum arms is now four, which increases GKS' ability to provide on-site inspection and reverse engineering services to...

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Tech Cast Helps Eliminate Defects in the Nation's Newest Nuclear Attack Submarine.

The NCEMT's portfolio includes three recent Rapid Response projects-quick-turnaround initiatives that use the expertise of a Center of Excellence to insert technology to meet an immediate fleet need. Stainless Steel Investment Casting The Virginia-Class Submarine Program identified that at least 80% of the stainless steel investment castings for subassembly shock testing of a handling system...

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Laser Design Announces Integration of Geomagic Studio Version 9 with its 3D Laser Scanners

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN; November 28, 2006) -- Laser Design, Inc. announced the immediate availability of Geomagic Studio Version 9, with enhanced 3D features, advanced color texture generation, and advanced tools for manually defining NURBS surfaces, completely integrated into its line of 3D laser scanning systems. Laser Design's GKS Inspection Services division employs Geomagic Studio 9 for reverse...

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Component Engineer's Now Utilizes Orion SPC System for Superior Quality and Control

Component Engineer's Now Utilizes Orion SPC System for Superior Quality and Control

Quality Control in the manufacturing industry is such a critical factor in the production of precision parts, and the demands for inspecting are increasing every day. CEI has recognized this need by investing in two Orion on-the-floor SPC data collection systems. With these new tools, machine operators will be able to immediately see if a process is going out of control, and fix it minimizing...

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