Together with Gantners partner Moore Industries focused subjects were prepared to meet the needs regarding solutions and products. Especially the fatigue monitoring of power plant steam pipes were deeply discussed. Further subjects were strain measurement in concrete (vibrating wire) and the Smart Device Integrity Test Station SDITS.
The “Lunch and Learn” provides 3 interesting hours of great conversation for EDF, Gantner Instruments and Moore Industries. Thank you EDF.
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