By Dan Romanchik, on June 25th, 2009%
According to a new report by Global Industry Analysts the non-destructive test (NDT) equipment market will reach $1.2 billion by 2015. Stringent industry product specifications and tight quality control requirements set by the manufacturers are two of the biggest factors driving this demand.
The global market for surface inspection equipment is growing steadily with European and . . . → Read More: Global NDT Market to Reach $1.2 Billion by 2015
By Dan Romanchik, on June 16th, 2009%
Maxim Integrated Products has selected the Teradyne microFLEX test system to test automotive sensor devices. The DC80 features a high-density voltage/current (V/I) option for high voltage and low current requirements that works well for testing integrated automotive and power devices, including LED drivers, printer drivers and automotive controllers.
The DC80 combines 20 four-quadrant VI channels able to . . . → Read More: Maxim Selects Teradyne for Auto Sensor Test
By Dan Romanchik, on January 12th, 2009%
TRAX International Corp. in La Vegas, NV received a $222.4 million cost plus award fee contract for test and evaluation services in support of military weapons and equipment test and evaluation at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ and Cold Region Test Center at Bolio Lake, Alaska. Bids were solicited via the Internet, and 5 bids were received. . . . → Read More: TRAX Wins Major Yuma Test Range Support Contract
By Dan Romanchik, on October 2nd, 2008%
Spectris plc, Roylston, UK, has signed an agreement to acquire the LDS Test & Measurement business from SPX Corporation. The purchase consideration of US$102 million, on a debt and cash-free basis, will be met from existing cash and bank facilities and is subject to routine balance sheet adjustments.
LDS manufactures integrated vibration test and measurement . . . → Read More: Spectris Buys LDS, Siemens Vision, and nCode
By Dan Romanchik, on September 30th, 2008%
Landmint.com reports that a delay in land allotment by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government has stalled a Rs100 crore centre in Rae Bareli planned as part of the National Automotive Testing R&D Infrastructure Project, or Natrip, said a senior official associated with the project.
The Rae Bareli unit, which was to employ 500 people, was one of . . . → Read More: Land allotment delay stalls Natrip’s auto-testing unit in UP