TPT March 2019

I NSPE C T I ON & T E S T I NG

NDC Technologies recertifies to ISO 9001:2015 NDC Technologies, a provider of pre- cision measurement and control solu- tions, has successfully recertified to the new ISO 9001:2015 standard. The audit encompassed the complete value chain, from development and produc- tion to sales. The certification applies to NDC’s corporate headquarters in Dayton, Ohio, USA, and centres of excellence in Irwindale, California, USA, and Maldon, UK. recognised. We strive to exceed our customers’ expectations in all facets of our business and this recertification reflects our ongoing commitment.” Published in September 2015, ISO 9001:2015 places notably higher requirements on companies than the previous version of the standard. As the leading standard for quality management, ISO 9001:2015 provides a clear framework for organisations to have a more robust but flexible management system. key updates including an emphasis on risk-based thinking to enhance the process approach, improve services and increase leadership. NDC designs and develops on-line measurement and control solutions for manufacturing processes. The company offers a diverse range of measurements such as moisture, oil, protein and other constituents in food, tobacco and bulk materials; film thickness and coating weight in extruded films and converted products; dimensional measurements for cable and tube products; and flatness, length and speed, thickness and width of metals products.

“This latest certification supports NDC’s commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction,” said Andy Hall, quality and compliance director at NDC. “We have made some significant advancements in our organisation over the past few years and we are delighted that our continued hard work has been

Obtained through thorough external audits performed by an independent accredited registrar company, the certification helps organisations to develop a management system that aligns with their broader business strategy. The revised standard contains

NDC Technologies Inc – USA Email: info@ndc.com Website: www.ndc.com

Inspection, measuring and quality control CONTRÔLE Mesure Systèmes has been providing non-destructive testing solutions and complete turnkey systems for more than 30 years. quality control of products such as steel, copper, alloys, carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium.

tubes; weld and/or full body inspection of welded tubes; material sorting; and hot rod inspection. All the systems meet quality standards such as API, ASTM and DIN. The company’s experience allows it to offer turnkey inspection systems in different industrial areas to ensure quality and improve productivity. Contrôle Mesure Systèmes – France Email: contactcms@cmseddyscan.com Website: www.cmseddyscan.com

Applications include longitudinal flaw detection by RotoETscan EC rotating head; punctual and transversal flaw detection; defect detection in any orientation by array probes; internal and external defect detection and dimensional measurements by RotoUTscan UT rotating head; remote field inspection of heat exchanger and carbon steel

The company designs and develops a full range of equipment (instruments, eddy current and ultrasonic rotating heads, EC probes and UT transducers, as well as a full range of accessories), and can supply solutions for most industrial applications. The product line is designed to meet inspection, testing and

Compact 3D handheld imager from Hexagon AB HEXAGON AB, a digital solutions specialist, has introduced a new addition to its BLK line. The Leica BLK3D compact 3D handheld imager improves productivity by enabling immediate and precise 3D measurements from any image it captures. “Not only that, it’s so easy to operate, virtually anyone can use it.”

services, ensuring professionals can make faster decisions within their daily workflow, whether creating floor plans and estimating building installations or documenting construction progress and creating as-built facility documentation. “The BLK3D is the latest addition to our award-winning BLK series,” said Ola Rollén, Hexagon president and CEO. “The ability to capture, visualise and index precise 3D measurement information directly from a 2D image raises the bar, setting new expectations for professionals looking for faster, more accurate ways to get the measurements they need.

With the expanded functionality of the desktop software, users can create new projects and CAD-ready 3D models from measurable images. BLK3D connects to a laptop or desktop computer via Wi- Fi or USB cable. Data is automatically synced, and measurable images can be accessed, processed and organised from the convenience of the desktop application.

By combining measurement sensors, software and on-device edge data processing capabilities, the BLK3D enables in-picture measurements with professional-grade accuracy. Every image captured by the BLK3D is a complete and precise 3D record. Its edge capabilities eliminate the need for network connections and/or cloud

Hexagon AB – Sweden Fax: +46 8 601 2621 Website: www.hexagon.com

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