NDT Systems & Services (America) Inc. – New Employee Announcements

Gabriel Aguirre has joined NDT Systems & Services in the capacity of Data Analysis Manager. Previously, Gabriel worked as an Automotive Engineer for Argentina’s National Commission for Transportation. Then he moved into the field of data analysis for the past decade as Data Analyst and eventually as Data Analysis Supervisor and Trainer in Argentina, Mexico, Poland, and the United States for a major pipeline inspection services company. He will be in charge of the management and execution of data analysis projects and reports within the NDT Systems & Services Data Analysis department for the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

Visit us at the Pipeline Technology Conference, April 4th + 5th, 2011

For the 6th time in a row, NDT Systems & Services AG presents its latest hard- and software novelties for the high-resolution inspection of oil and gas pipelines at the Pipeline Technology Conference within the scope of the Hannover Fair from April 4-5, 2011.

Our Sales Manager, Sebastian Hartmann, will present a paper called “High Resolution In-Line Inspection: Special Applications” on Monday, April 4th, during Session 2 ‘Inline Inspection‘, starting at 16:15 pm.

Come visit us at the NACE Corrosion 2011 Conference & EXPO!

NDT Systems and Services will be exhibiting at the 66th Annual Corrosion Conference and Expo held in Houston, Texas on March 13th – 17th 2011 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
As one of the global technology leaders in the pipeline inspection industry, NDT Systems & Services provides a wide range of services:
From our range of LineExplorer® wall thickness and crack detection ultrasonic tools, MFL Linalog® Quantum tools as well as our multi-technology LineExplorer 3TM tool for inspection wall thickness in gas pipelines, we are ready to meet your in-line inspection needs at any time. From cracks and dents to SCC, NDT Systems & Services is ready to tackle any defect challenge.
In order to see for yourself what NDT Systems & Services’ fleet of tools is truly capable of, come visit us at Booth # 2736 where we will have a 10” Linalog Quantum tool on display for your observation and study.
The Linalog Quantum is a unique inspection tool capable of performing an MFL, deformation, and INS survey all in one run. With its ability to provide accurate metal loss information as well as geo-spatial information, the Linalog Quantum can provide for your pipeline integrity needs and ensure the smooth operation of your assets.
In addition, we will have literature and Regional Account Managers available for any questions you might have.
Make sure to come by and visit Booth #2736 for your ILI needs.

World market leader within 10 years

This year, NDT Systems & Services AG has two equally good reasons to celebrate. Together with its business partners, representatives from both local politics and local industry that NDT is connected closely with and, of course, with the approximately 200 employees at the Stutensee location: on July 9th, 2010 the company will commemorate the tenth anniversary of its founding together with the official inauguration of the Stutensee headquarters, which has already been functional since October 2009. The approx. 7,500 sqm, prestigious new building in the industrial park of Blankenloch West I was erected in just one year by Vollack GmbH & Co. KG, Karlsruhe.
The success story of this medium sized business began 10 years ago, when 27 engineers and physicists got together in Stutensee to establish themselves in the market with their know-how in the field of automated inspection systems for non-destructive testing.
Further Information can be found in our press release which you will be able to download here.

NDT-Highlights at the Pipeline Technology Conference, April 19th + 20th, 2010

NDT Systems & Services AG introduces its latest hard- and software novelties for the high-resolution inspection of oil and gas pipelines at the Pipeline Technology Conference within the scope of the Hannover Fair from April 19-20, 2010. After undergoing intensive and successful testing over the last few months, our new multi-technology inspection solution 'LineExplorer 3TM'  for cost-efficient high resolution ultrasonic testing of gas pipelines without the need of a liquid batch is now commercially available (see also our latest Press Release dealing with this product launch). In addition to our fleet of ultrasonic and MFL-tools we can increasingly offer special configurations for individual inspection tasks to our customers, such as solutions for detecting smallest pittings in pipelines or tools for the circumferential crack detection especially in the vicinity of a girth weld and the associated heat affected zone.
Within the scope of the PTC 2010, Achim Hugger, head of our data analysis department, reports about "Thresholds, accuracies and resolution: quantitative measurement and its advantages for metal loss inspection" in session 3 ("Inspection and Leak Detection", Room Bonn) on Tuesday, April 20^th, from 10:00 am.

NDT puts railroad wheelsets to the test

The worldwide railroad inspection market is subject to high safety standards to ensure safe traffic of passengers and freight. NDT Systems & Services AG has developed and built a fully Automated Ultrasonic Railroad Wheel Set Testing Station – AURA – in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institut Zerstörungsfreie Prüftechnik (Institute for non-destructive Testing) IZFP in Saarbrücken, Germany. For a limited time a reference unit will be on display at NDT's new headquarters in Stutensee.
Wheels and axles of high speed trains are exposed to high dynamic stresses, which can result in material damage with sometimes fatal consequences. Deutsche Bahn AG gives added confidence as a customer and user of AURA safety system for their trains. Thanks to the modular concept of the new AURA testing system, wheel sets from various suppliers such as SIEMENS, ALSTOM, KAWASAKI and BOMBARDIER can be tested economically during revision in the maintenance facility. Both sides of a wheel set can be inspected simultaneously for material faults, such as cracks, within an inspection period of less than 5 minutes. Furthermore the adjustment and assembly work of the operating personnel can be reduced considerably with a hassle-free and precise adjustment of the sensors.

NDT at the Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management Conference, Houston, USA

In February 2010, NDT will again be participating in the annual Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management Conference in Houston. We will present our products and services at the exhibition complementing the conference, taking place from February 16th - 18th and look forward to your visit.
Moreover, Dr. Beller from NDT in Stutensee will present a paper on the advantages of quantitative inspection methods for the wall thickness measurement of pipelines in the afternoon session on Thursday February 18th.  You will find further information and a detailed program of the conference here.

Expertise finally gets reunited in new NDT headquarters

Only one year after construction works got underway, NDT Systems & Services AG (NDT) has moved to its new premises in Stutensee, Germany. The ongoing success of the globally operating technology company had lately caused serious space constrictions that will finally come to an end. The new headquarter complex covers a space of roughly 7500 sqm and will see a reintegration of employees, offices and workshops that up till now have been divided among different locations. The new building has all the prerequisites for a more effective cooperation of the different departments and already is the symbol for a newly heightened sense of belonging for all employees.
You will find more information about the new NDT headquarters here.

Article in the March edition of Pipeline & Gas Technology Magazine

Today, in-line inspection tools are used routinely to assess the integrity and fitness-for-purpose of high pressure pipelines. Ultrasound technology provides the means to obtain quantitative, highly accurate and reliable inspection data for pipelines.
In addition, advancements in electronic design have led to marked enhancements regarding axial and depth resolution. Combined with higher speed capabilities than previous generations of ultrasound tools, this has significantly extended the range of application, offering quantitative and high accuracy data for defect geometries not previously covered. ..

Read more in the article published by Hart Eenergy in the March issue of the Pipeline & Gas technology magazine.

NDT Systems & Services will be exhibiting at the 4th Pipeline Technology Conference which will take place within this year‘s Hanover Fair, held in Hanover, Germany, from April 22nd to 23rd, 2009.
We are proud to personally present our our new capabilities to customers and friends within the context of this year‘s PTC and the accompanying exhibition.
Our Corporate Marketing Manager Dr.-Ing. Michael Beller will present a paper on Thursday, April 23rd, during the technical session starting at 2 pm addressing first inspection results gathered in the field by the new in-line inspection tool for gas lines that originally has been introduced at last year‘s Pipeline Technology Conference.
Members of our sales team and other company representatives will be available for talks for the duration of the conference.

Interview of NDT CEO Alfred Barbian with Pipeline & Gas Journal

In an interview that was published in the December 2008 issue of the Pipeline & Gas Journal, NDT CEO Alfred Barbian comments on taking over of the Tuboscope Pipeline Inspection activities and the new focus of the global NDT family of companies. The interview further addresses the changes seen in the pipeline inspection market and the challenges that are in store for the future. Click here to read the full interview (PDF of the interview courtesy of Oildom Publishing Co.).

Expanding Horizons: NDT Systems & Services is Extending its Range of Services

National Oilwell Varco (NOV), Houston and NDT Systems & Services AG (NDT), Stutensee have jointly agreed that NDT will purchase the global pipeline inspection business of NOV’s affiliated company, Tuboscope Pipeline Services (TPS), and integrate it into NDT's global pipeline inspection activities.
NDT and TPS have been cooperating in a very successful strategic partnership since 2003, and have now decided to take this cooperation to the next level in order to meet future market requirements.
Quality, flexibility and reliability have always been key values for both companies. TPS’ experience extends well over 40 years, and NDT Systems & Services – founded in 2000 – is well respected in the industry for its technology, focus on quality, and strong commitment towards research and development.
Speaking today, as the new arrangement was finalized, Alfred Barbian, CEO of NDT Systems & Services AG, said: "This is an extremely good way forward for all stakeholders. The greatest assets of both companies are their people, and NDT Systems & Services’ new structure will provide substantial opportunities for our employees. Bringing the Tuboscope Pipeline Services activities into the NDT family ensures for us all that we can do what we do best: provide leading inspection technologies and premier services for our customers."
The Tuboscope Pipeline Services activities will be integrated into NDT Systems & Services (America) Inc., a 100% subsidiary of NDT Systems & Services AG, Germany.

As of today, NDT Systems & Services AG launches the German language version of its homepage. It includes the full contents of the English version and can be easily reached via the language button on the homepage. This new language version is part of a communication initiative whereby NDT Systems & Services AG plans to extend the functionality of its web presence and provide further information relating to the activities of the company for all its stakeholders.

Come and visit NDT Systems & Services AG at this years "Internationales Rohrleitungsforum" (IRO, February 7th and 8th). Our colleagues from Sales can provide the latest information regarding the products and services NDT offers and look forward to welcoming you at our booth.

Further information about the event can be found here

In order to serve the growing need for automated non-destructive testing technologies in the North American metal, rail and automotive industries, NDT Systems & Services AG of Germany has formed a subsidiary company in the state of Delaware, USA.
NDT Systems & Services (America) Inc. has been established at the beginning of May and is located and registered in Wilmington, County of New Castle, Delaware, USA.
The major activities of NDT Systems & Services (America) Inc. will be related to the stationary inspection systems and plants offered by the NDT Systems business unit.
The newly formed subsidiary will also be resourced to support the pipeline inspection activities of the companies cooperating partner Tuboscope Pipeline Services based in Houston.
President of NDT Systems & Services (America) Inc. is Mr. Alfred Barbian, who is also the CEO of the parent company NDT Systems & Services AG in Germany. He will be supported by Mr. Dietmar J. Neidhardt as acting Vice President and General Manager. Dr. Neb Uzelac has been named as a further acting officer of the company.

For more information, please refer to the full press release included in our Press Info section.

PPSA One-Day Seminar, Aberdeen

On November 22nd, 2006, NDT Systems & Services AG will present a paper titled "Applying ultrasound for in-line inspection: the issues" at PPSA's one-day seminar in Aberdeen, Scotland.

At this event, NDT and other representatives of the major players in the pipeline inspection industry will present papers on a wide variety of topics, adressing the latest issues, taking up frequent operational problems and offering adequate solutions.

Don't miss out on one compact day of practical information. We are looking forward to seeing you in Scotland.

ECNDT, Berlin

Visit us at the 9th European NDT conference (ECNDT) in Berlin. The European NDT community is anticipating a further excellent event, organised by the German NDT Society, DGZfP.

Co-operation in Europe in NDT began almost 30 years ago at a DGZfP national conference in Mainz in 1978. Professor Kopineck organised a meeting of European experts, which led to the organisation of this series of renowned European conferences and the foundation of the European Council for NDT and then the European Federation for NDT.

The conference will feature special sessions on pipeline inspection and NDT Systems & Services AG will be presenting several papers and will exhibit its products an services at a booth .

The event will be held at the ESTREL exhibitions & conference center in Berlin, Germany.

INTERNATIONAL PIPELINE CONFERENCE, Calgary

In September 2006, NDT Systems & Services AG will be present at the renowned International Pipeline Conference (IPC) in Calgary, Canada. This premier pipeline event is organized by ASME and will bring together members of the pipeline industry from around the world. The conference will begin Monday, September 25th and run through to Friday September 29th. Conference organizers are developing 12 technical tracks to enhance the opportunities for attendees to hear and participate in discussions with industry leaders in the topic areas of their choice.

Dr. Neb Uzelac of NDT Systems & Services AG will present a paper on the application of the LineExplorer UCM, a high resolution in-line inspection tool combining corrosion and crack inspection capabilities in one tool and offering quantitative wall thickness measurement. Dr. Uzelac and other experts from NDT Systems & Services AG will be available throughout the conference to answer questions and provide information on the range of products and services being provided.

Pipeline Rehabilitation & Maintenance, Istanbul

Come and visit us at the upcoming Pipeline Rehabilitation & Maintenance which is now in its eighth year and is being held in Istanbul 11th to 15th September, 2006 under the Patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey and is hosted by BOTAS and supported by TPAO as well as the industry associations NACE, IPLOCA and EIC.

This year, its coverage has expanded to include the most current approaches for maintaining and rehabilitating the region's offshore pipeline networks.

This conference has established itself as the leader in bringing together major operating and service companies and their technical and management personnel to learn the latest and best in pipeline rehabilitation and maintenance.

For the very first time this year's Hannover Messe featured a separate exhibition space entirely dedicated to Pipeline technology. Thus the worlds biggest fair for the capital goods industry proved to be a successful venue to present our products and services within a prominent setting even though our target group is comparatively small. For the 5 days of the fair our sales staff was happy to welcome a large number of visitors on the booth of NDT Systems and Services AG which we shared together with our partners Tuboscope Pipeline Services and PIT AG.

Located close to the so called Pipeline Forum, a space dedicated to daily presentations, talks and panels, our presence produced a constant stream of interested visitors. Especially the display of one of our ultrasound pipeline inspection tools lured a lot of passer-bys into stopping and asking curious questions about NDT's products and field of expertise. People already familiar with in-line inspection did get a hands-on explanation of our modular tool approach whereas interested students or other non-experts were given a short introduction into our interesting field of work.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our visitors for stopping by and we are already looking forward to next year's Hannover Messe!

Thomas Jung (CEO PIT AG) answering questions about the OptoSurveyor.