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Konecranes has completed an order for BAE Systems’ new Govan shipbuilding hall in Scotland that includes two 20t x 56m electric overhead travelling( EOT) cranes and two 100t x 70m Goliath cranes. The hall, it said, will be able to build two Type 26 naval frigates at the same time, accelerating efficiency and removing any impact of the Scottish weather on production. The order was completed in June 2025.
“ Measuring 170m long and 80m wide, the hall consists of more than 6,000 tonnes of steel and 20,000m ³ of concrete, and accommodates up to 500 workers per shift. We have been working in collaboration with main contractor, McLaughlin & Harvey, supplying and installing two 20t x 54m cranes and two 100t x 70m Goliath cranes( which are 30m high). A smart safety system allows all four cranes to work safely in close proximity, and for the 20t cranes to safely pass under the larger cranes if required,” explained Konecranes.
“ Our advanced crane technology, including Smart Features and TRUCONNECT, will offer the reliability and predictive maintenance capabilities needed for such a demanding operation. We understand the crucial roles that crane performance and reliability play in ship production, and our solutions are designed to support BAE’ s growth and optimise its ship production capabilities,” added Andy Paling, ETO Crane Sales Manager, Konecranes UK.
Konecranes places a strong focus on customers, commitment to business growth and continuous improvement. This is underpinned by investments in digitalisation and technology, plus its work to make material flows more efficient with solutions that are designed to decarbonise the economy and advance circularity and safety.
Konecranes is a global specialist in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. It employs 16,700 professionals in over 50 countries, In 2024, Group sales totalled 4.2 billion euros. n
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Nikon Corporation has launched the VOXLS 20 C 225, the latest addition to its VOXLS X-ray CT product line-up.
“ The VOXLS 20 C 225 offers the largest CT scanning envelope in a system that fits through a standard double door, allowing for flexible integration to almost any quality control laboratories and production environments. The versatile, space-efficient X-ray CT system delivers a superior CT inspection envelope and exceptional data
58 | ismr. net | ISMR July / August 2025 quality for advanced industrial quality control,” said Nikon.
The new system features Nikon’ s metrology-grade platform with a granite base, rigid steel manipulator towers and encoders / motors. Key features include an inspection volume of 555mm( Dia) x 759mm( H) in a compact footprint of 2451mm( L) x 1173mm( D). It features dualsource configuration for rapid, automated switchover between the reflection target( for higher productivity due to increased X-ray flux) and transmission target.
With versatile scan capabilities, it also incorporates features such as Filter Changer, a motorised door that opens in under four seconds and a large viewing window for interior visibility. It is also upgradable with a range of automated and robotic inspection solutions using Nikon Automation with OPC UA Interface. n
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