The owner of an amusement park contacted UTComp with concerns about their train car ride showing visible damage. They wanted to know if the damage affected the structural integrity of the train and if they had an remaining service life left. Read more on this case study here. … [Read more...] about Case Study: Amusement Park Ride Inspection
Your Aging FRP Assets: Myths & Facts
UTComp CEO Jo Anne Watton presented "Your Aging FRP Assets: Myths & Facts" Nov. 13 at the Managing Aging Plants USA Conference in Houston, Texas. The presentation covered: What is FRP? Damage Mechanisms and Failure Modes Fitness for Service Evaluation Non-intrusive Method … [Read more...] about Your Aging FRP Assets: Myths & Facts
UTComp research project receives support from the Government of Canada
UTComp is pleased to announce that it will receive funding of up to $148,500 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), a federal program that supports the development and commercialization of innovative Canadian technologies. NRC IRAP funding … [Read more...] about UTComp research project receives support from the Government of Canada
New engineers join UTComp team
UTComp's engineering department is growing! We are pleased to introduce you to the newest members of our team, Arthuran Chundramoorthy and Trent MacKay: Arthuran Chundramoorthy, EIT Arthuran is a Mechanical Engineer in Training from the University of Toronto. During his time in the oil and gas … [Read more...] about New engineers join UTComp team
Shannon Tracey-Boggess takes on Sales & Marketing role at UTComp
UTComp is pleased to introduce Shannon Tracey-Boggess as our new Sales & Marketing Coordinator. Shannon is an experienced Marketing Coordinator with a technical background in the water/wastewater, automotive, mechanical, and environmental engineering industries. Professionally trained in … [Read more...] about Shannon Tracey-Boggess takes on Sales & Marketing role at UTComp
Future bright for composites
Composites’ many advantages fuel new infrastructure investments The future of the global market for composite materials has never looked brighter as advances in research, new design standards and government policies drive adoption of innovative materials in new infrastructure projects. The many … [Read more...] about Future bright for composites
U.S. patent for UltraAnalytix™
Innovative UltraAnalytix™ system and method granted U.S. patent Cambridge, Ont., Canada, Sept. 24, 2018 — UTComp continues to break new ground as a leader in composite material engineering and inspection, announcing that the company has been granted a U.S. patent for UltraAnalytix™ reliability … [Read more...] about U.S. patent for UltraAnalytix™
Towards Zero Confined Space Entry
How plant managers can reduce confined space entry to keep workers safe and operations on stream. Entering confined spaces to inspect, service or clean equipment is a necessary — but inherently dangerous, and expensive — task in many industries. Every year, millions of workers in a wide range … [Read more...] about Towards Zero Confined Space Entry