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Inspection Equipment Trends Rebound as Machinery Orders Surge in 2025

2025 was the first year where inspection and machinery investment moved in the same direction since 2021.
Chris Chidzik
Christopher Chidzik
March 21, 2026

After three years of reduced demand, orders of metalworking machinery had a strong rebound in 2025. 


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Industry Leading Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing Solutions

March 19, 2026

Matec Instrument systems incorporate a comprehensive range of features tailored to meet the needs of our customers. 




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Western Gage Designs & Manufactures A Variety of Dimensional Air Gages

March 19, 2026

Western Gage Corporation’s dimensional air gages are so easy to use and so accurate, you can perform 100% inspections on your production parts.



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Advanced Melt Flow from Tinius Olsen

March 18, 2026

The new MP1500, the latest addition to the Tinus Olsen plastics and polymer testing line. 



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Quality Testing Starts with ATEC Rentals

March 18, 2026

Get the equipment you need without the cost or commitment of owning it. 




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March 18, 2026

Explore the unmatched precision of ZEISS Industrial CT systems for non-destructive testing. 



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Test & Inspection

Illumination Strategies for Reliable Defect Detection in High-Speed Quality Inspection

Proper placement and alignment of machine vision lights are critical for reliable inspection.
Niamh Ireland
March 18, 2026

Every second counts on high-speed conveyor lines. A missed barcode or a tiny defect can disrupt production, increase costs, and reduce quality.


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Test & Inspection

Force Testing Adapts to Smaller, Smarter, and More Connected Products

As testing becomes more integrated, standards and calibration practices carry added weight.
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Genevieve Diesing
March 4, 2026

Force testing rarely draws attention until it fails. When components crack, seals leak, or devices do not activate as expected, engineers often trace the problem back to how force was applied, measured, or interpreted. 


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Test & Inspection

When Test Results Can’t Be Trusted: Solving Repeatability and Measurement Drift

The Hidden Cost of “Good Enough” Physical Testing
Noah Morgan James Fusco Albano Bala Paul N. Gardner Company (GARDCO) USA
March 3, 2026

In many laboratories, confidence in physical testing is based on the assumption that results are consistent and that, if a method works once, it can be repeated. However, shifts in operator technique, environmental conditions, or instrument calibration can undermine that confidence. 


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A Safer, Smarter Approach to Weld Inspection: Why Advanced Ultrasonic Testing Is Redefining Industry Standards

March 2, 2026

Across the oil & gas sector and wider energy industries, weld integrity remains a cornerstone of asset safety, operational reliability, and regulatory compliance.


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