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Hempel launches underwater hull inspections powered by a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV)
Global coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched an underwater Hull Inspection service using Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs), to provide complete hull coating inspections while a vessel is at port or anchorage. The service is being rolled out at key ports across the...
Scottish start-up Novosound transforming the NDT market
Scottish technology start-up Novosound has launched a range of revolutionary non-destructive testing (NDT) products, providing a technological breakthrough that will dramatically affect how industry inspections take place. The products, which have all been developed...
Standards Up-date
ISO The following documents have obtained substantial support within the appropriate ISO technical committees during the past two months and have been submitted to the ISO member bodies for voting, or formal approval. ISO/FDIS 8407 Corrosion of metals and alloys...
Enhanced weathering performance of epoxy/ZnO nanocomposite coatings
A new report aims at improving the weathering performance of an epoxy coating via surface treatment of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles with different silane coupling agents. The main target of treatment was to suppress the photocatalytic activity of ZnO nanoparticles...
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New Corporate Member – ICorr Welcomes Hempel
New Corporate Member - ICorr Welcomes Hempel: Helping shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions Shaping a brighter future Hempel is a global supplier of coatings across industries. From bridges and ships to wind turbines and homes, Hempel’s products...
Younger ICorr Members Make Historic Debut at Smeatonian Discussion Dinner
By Izabela Gajewska On behalf of the Institute of Corrosion, Izabela Gajewska, MICorr, and Eilidh MacDonald, MICorr, had the privilege of attending the Smeatonian Society of Civil Engineers’ Discussion Dinner on 27th November 2024 at the iconic One Great George...
Science Council Updates: Elevating the Science Workforce – A New Initiative
ICorr is a member of the Science Council, which means we can offer you the opportunity to become a Chartered Scientist (CSci). In this article, they explain what they do and what 2025 has in store. The Science Council was established by Royal Charter just over 20...
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Enhanced anticorrosion performance of zinc rich epoxy coatings
In a recently published study, the effect of a partial replacement of spherical zinc particles by stainless steel flakes (SSF) on the corrosion protection performance of a zinc-rich epoxy (ZRE) coating was studied. Salt spray test, open circuit potential,...
New Products: OmniScan™ X3 Flaw Detector
According to a press release, the new OmniScan™ X3 64 flaw detector from Olympus, delivers improved power and performance to their phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) product line. This 64-channel instrument has the pulser capacity to drive phased array (PA) probes...
Novosound Belenus-X corrosion monitoring sensor
According to the press release, the Novosound Belenus-X corrosion monitoring sensor has been certified for operation in ATEX, IECEx and UKEX Zone 0 locations. Designed and manufactured in line with international intrinsically safe standards, this latest certification...
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