TPi November 2015

products & developments Ultrasound phased array solution for inspection systems

Acquisition software FocusPC 1.0 and software development kits (SDKs) consisting of FocusControl and FocusData software facilitate the development of application-specific interface programs to control the Focus PX. The software development kits enable the inspection process to be fully automated, optimising cycle time, and improving overall system efficiency. The phased array instrumentation solution with the new Focus PX is developed to meet the demands of many manufacturers that are faced with the need to increase inspection speed due to higher production levels. This is particularly relevant in aerospace and defence, transportation, oil and gas, and metal fabrication industries. With the new phased array instrumentation solution from Olympus, these manufacturers have access to a solution that can perform stringent inspections while minimising cycle time in order to optimise production.

ultrasound technology, resulting in improved signal-to-noise ratio.

Olympus has released a phased array solution developed for easy integration with automated and semi-automated tube and bar inspection systems. This advanced solution includes the new Focus PX, a powerful and scalable acquisition unit; FocusPC, a comprehensive data acquisition and analysis software program; and two software development kits, FocusControl and FocusData.

Its scalable architecture enables up to four units to be driven in parallel, providing minimised inspection time on complex-shaped geometries. The Focus PX is a rugged, fanless unit designed for integration in harsh production environments. The IP-65 rated hardware design also has convenient built-in mounting points designed for easy integration.

The newFocus PX acquisition instrument incorporates the latest phased array

Focus PX and laptop

Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas – USA

info@olympus-ossa.com www.olympus-ims.com

US Steel orders electric arc furnace and vacuum tank degasser to supply energy products

with advanced mechanical pumps, is included in the supply. The pumping system will be designed and assembled in Italy by SMS Concast. Several safety- related technologies will be incorporated into both operating facilities. SMS Group – Germany communications@sms-group.com www.sms-group.com

electric arc furnace (EAF) at its Fairfield Works outside Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Fairfield Works comprises both steelmaking and finishing facilities for both flat-rolled and tubular markets. SMS USA was selected as the supplier of the 1.6mn net ton EAF. The order includes engineering and supply of the furnace, gas cleaning and material handling equipment, including electrics and automation. Additionally, a vacuum tank degassing facility, equipped

United States Steel Corporation (US Steel) is an integrated steel producer with major production operations in the USA and central Europe. Offering a wide range of value-added steel sheet and tubular products for customers in the automotive, appliance, container, industrial machinery, construction, and oil and gas industries, US Steel is a global metals solutions provider.

United States Steel Corp – USA www.ussteel.com

The company recently made the strategic investment to build an

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