Mechanical integrity news

Mechanical Integrity brings together the key developments shaping the safety, reliability and long-term performance of critical industrial assets. This section covers news on inspection, asset condition, condition monitoring, maintenance strategies, corrosion control and technologies that support integrity management across sectors such as energy, petrochemicals, mining and power generation.

Coverage includes advances in non-destructive testing, monitoring systems, corrosion mitigation, maintenance planning and integrity-focused engineering aimed at preventing failures and improving operational continuity. It also highlights regulatory developments, industrial investments, technical innovation and projects designed to strengthen the performance of equipment, structures and infrastructure.

Through these stories, Mechanical Integrity provides a broad view of the methods, technologies and industrial decisions shaping asset protection and operational reliability in today’s industrial landscape.

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ORNL detects hidden tunnels with underground acoustic signals

José López · June 5, 2026

ORNL confirmed that the method was tested on its campus, using an underground acoustic source and surface sensors to detect hidden tunnels.

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ExxonMobil seeks environmental approval for Haimara in Guyana

Antonio Zavarce · June 2, 2026

Exxon Mobil Guyana Haimara moves toward a new development phase following the application submitted to the EPA to exploit the gas-condensate discovery.

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ORNL advances nuclear non-destructive testing with SAMMY and VENUS

José López · May 31, 2026

This type of testing allows for the characterization of potentially hazardous materials without altering their physical composition, a capability highly relevant to nuclear science.

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Oceanscan Inaugurates New Facilities in Aberdeen

José López · May 30, 2026

The new headquarters in Dyce incorporates advanced NDT and subsea calibration capabilities to meet growing offshore demand in the United Kingdom and Europe.

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RESONIKS launches QCFlex, an automated inspection system with AI

José López · May 30, 2026

The new solution integrates AI-driven acoustic testing directly into industrial production lines.

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AloX detects inclusions in molten aluminum using ultrasound

Marcos Medina · May 30, 2026

Fraunhofer IZFP will present AloX, an ultrasonic system for measuring non-metallic inclusions in molten aluminum.

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PGZ Boosts Defense with New NDT Center

José López · May 29, 2026

The project aims to consolidate national technological autonomy and strengthen the production capacity of strategic missiles and ammunition.

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ROSEN Receives Award for Innovation in Pipeline Integrity with NIPA Technology

José López · May 29, 2026

Technological innovation applied to the integrity of critical energy infrastructure through artificial intelligence, data analysis, and non-intrusive solutions.