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Vinçotte, member of the Kiwa group, was recently contracted by Belgoprocess for visual inspection and thickness measurements of bunkered storage tanks at their wastewater treatment plant. Vinçotte's robotics partner hibot supplied the Floatarm, an articulated arm robot for multifunctional NDT inspections as a solution.

The Medical Devices Regulation (MDR 2017/745/EU) is a significant step forward in aligning European Union legislation with technological advancements, advancements in medical science, and the evolution of legal frameworks. By understanding the MDR requirements, manufacturers can navigate the intricate landscape of compliance and contribute to safer and more effective medical devices in the European market. 

Many wind farms have now been in operation for a while and are starting to notice wear and ageing. For plant managers, this means an increased challenge to ensure that the wind farms continue to produce renewable energy efficiently. This means that maintenance, inspections and upgrades are becoming increasingly important.

As AI technology takes flight, there's a growing urgency to investigate its influence on medical devices. In this article we will explore the complex world of AI-based medical devices, emphasizing the need for rigorous clinical evaluations and robust regulatory compliance. 

When it comes to safety in industrial environments, every detail counts. Vinçotte recently collaborated with BENEO on a project to solve a complex challenge: the inspection of inaccessible (and thus not conventionally controllable) lifelines, highlighting Vinçotte's innovation and efficiency

Rob Keitch is a Technical Consultant with Kiwa Independent Pest Consultancy. Here Rob takes us through the considerations and preparations he regularly encounters during Inspections in the UK and beyond

Hydrogen (H2) plays an important role in the energy transition. Currently, hydrogen is mostly applied in industry, mobility and the built environment. In this infographic Kiwa's hydrogen experts zoom in on these three applications. Discover the role of hydrogen as an energy source, as an energy carrier, for vehicles and for decarbonizing the natural gas grid.

The recent revision of ISO 27001:2022 has led to changes and new opportunities for organizations involved in information security. We asked Marjolein Veenstra, Kiwa's scheme manager for ISO 27001, five questions, to go a little deeper into the implications and benefits of this revision.

The BASEC Group, a part of Kiwa, is an independent accredited certification body for the electrical cable industry worldwide. BASEC is delivering specialist cable testing to CERN to help them meet their stringent requirements for safety and performance in their unique particle physics infrastructure.

Buyers around the world rely on PVEL’s Product Qualification Program (PQP), a series of extended reliability tests, to help inform procurement decisions. Learn more about the PQP program, and how it helps mitigate risk for the solar industry.

As the World Rowing Championships are about to begin in a few days, and the rowers of the Kiwa fleet do their final preparations, we take a moment to reflect on the remarkable narratives that have unfolded within the Dutch National Rowing Federation. The event will be held from 3 – 10 September 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia.

Certified workers are important for safety and following rules in industries with pressure equipment and steel structures. At Kiwa, we specialize in personal certification for welders, welding operators, machine setters, and brazers. We offer certifications that follow global standards.

Every drop that flows from taps into homes, schools, and workplaces should meet the highest standards of quality to ensure the well-being of communities. At Kiwa, we take on the responsibility of upholding these standards. Many countries have their own standards or regulations in place to address the safety of materials used in drinking water systems. In the United Kingdom, adherence to the BS 6920 standard serves as the guiding framework. 

With the growing concern about the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion, and consumers demanding more transparency around the products they buy many companies are using organic fibers and switching to more sustainable practices, both from an environmental and social perspective. Kiwa BCS in Germany is now accredited to a set of standards developed by the Textile Exchange helping companies prove the content of their materials and the sustainability of their processes.

The world of cybersecurity is facing a range of challenges, including artificial intelligence (AI), and new regulations. Despite technological advancements, the human factor remain the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain. Consequently, cybersecurity training has become more crucial than ever. Hudson Cybertec, member of the Kiwa Group, with its hands-on experience in cybersecurity, recognizes the significance of training programs to enhance resilience in the face of evolving threats.

We continue to see developments in the technology behind waste sorting and recycling, driving our move to a more circular economy. But in order for recycling to be effective, safe and economically viable, we need trust: stakeholders throughout the value chain need to understand where the input plastic waste came from and how it is used to make new products.