Ionix Advanced Technologies (UK) and Rockland Scientific International (Canada) have been awarded a
prestigious grant by Innovate UK (project number 10160091) and iRAP to launch a collaborative R&D project
to develop High-Strength Piezoelectric Ocean Sensors (HiPOS).
Enhancing high-temperature PAUT and TOFD inspection for weld root erosion
Continuous monitoring of pump casing thickness, optimises maintenance and prevents loss of containment.
Ionix Advanced Technologies was honoured to welcome the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon. Rachel Reeves MP, to officially open its new Advanced Materials Manufacturing Facility and Extreme Environment Sensor Centre of Excellence in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Switching to biofuel feedstocks introduces new integrity risks, such as increased water content and variable contaminants, that can accelerate corrosion in critical units like alkylation. Remote monitoring was essential to manage these risks, maintain safe operation, and protect throughput in a changing refining environment.
Revolutionizing hydrogen measurement with advanced ultrasonic technology built with future-proof lead-free piezomaterials.
As new regulations phase out the use of lead in piezoelectric materials, Ionix is leading the way with an innovative, sustainable alternative. We’ve developed lead-free materials and sensors for extreme environments that operate across a wide temperature range without compromising sensitivity, providing a future-ready solution that maintains performance, resilience, and compatibility with existing systems. This breakthrough offers a sustainable path forward, ensuring compliance, continuity, and uncompromised performance in challenging environments.
Advanced asset integrity solutions, including HotSense probes and wireless CALIPERAY nodes, ensure safe operation of high-pressure steam lines in a power plant. These technologies offer precise, real-time monitoring at temperatures up to 600 °C, reducing inspection costs, enhancing safety, and minimizing operational disruptions. The system also detects wall loss and issues like leaking valves, providing confidence in asset performance without the need for frequent shutdowns.
IRISNDT sought a solution for automated corrosion mapping of a high-temperature pipeline prone to sulfidation. Using ultrasonic testing (UT), they measured remaining wall thickness in refinery piping circuits, ensuring reliable scans with durable transducers to maximize productivity.
Mistras, a leader in inspection services, faced a challenge at a US West Coast refinery. They needed to perform Ultrasonic Testing (UT) on pipework and equipment operating at high temperatures (350 °F to 700 °F) using specialised transducers. The goal was to measure thickness at corrosion monitoring locations with minimal downtime, ensuring system integrity.