GE to Acquire phoenix|x-ray

GE Inspection Technologies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire phoenix|x-ray, which manufactures high-resolution computed tomography (CT) / X-Ray technology used in non-destructive testing (NDT) applications. The transaction, terms of which are not being disclosed, will be completed upon receipt of regulatory approvals.

The acquisition will broaden GE’s offerings for NDT customers in various industries, including aerospace, . . . → Read More: GE to Acquire phoenix|x-ray

FOCAS Ages Automotive Exhaust Catalysts

from Southwest Research Institute

Catalytic converters became a part of the vehicle exhaust system in the mid-1970s to meet emission regulations mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Since the introduction of the three-way catalyst, engineers and scientists have worked to optimize the performance and durability of these devices to meet increasingly stringent emissions and durability . . . → Read More: FOCAS Ages Automotive Exhaust Catalysts

Nigeria to Establish Test Center

Nigeria’s Business Daily Online reports that

[Nigeria's National Automotive Council (NAC)] will soon sign a technical agreement with the Automotive Association of India (ARAI) to act as a lead consultant for the establishment of an automotive Test Centre in Nigeria.

The article, “Opportunities, challenges of Vehicle leasing in Nigeria,” has many other interesting things to say about . . . → Read More: Nigeria to Establish Test Center

Conference Offers Filter Testing Course

To kickoff the “Emission Solutions in Transportation” Conference in Ann Arbor, MI this October, the American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) is holding seven short courses on October 15, 2007, including “Filter Testing – Engine Emissions and Particle Counting.”

The “Filter Testing – Engine Emissions and Particle Counting” course will provide practical information on testing associated with . . . → Read More: Conference Offers Filter Testing Course

Module Provides High and Low Voltage and Current for Auto Test

The Teradyne DC90XP is a four-channel floating, high power voltage/current (V/I) source and measurement instrument for the FLEX(TM) and microFLEX(TM) test systems. The DC90XP is designed to meet the precision high power and high and low current test demands of the automotive, power management, industrial/consumer motor controller and power switch semiconductor markets.

The Teradyne DC90XP provides current . . . → Read More: Module Provides High and Low Voltage and Current for Auto Test