Is Welding Metal’s Worst Nightmare?
Many years ago, while attending a TWI course on fracture mechanics, a metallurgist remarked, “Welding is a horrible thing to
Mechanical
Mechanical
Mechanical
At AXIOM, our specialist Mechanical Engineers combine deep technical expertise with practical thinking to strengthen asset integrity and optimise investment. Discover our insights, case studies, and technical papers to learn how we support clients at every stage of the asset life cycle.
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Materials
Materials
Materials
At AXIOM, our Materials Engineering specialists combine exceptional technical insight with purposeful, real‑world application to strengthen plant safety and extend asset life. Discover our technical articles and case studies covering Metallurgical Replication, Failure Analysis, and more.
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Process Safety
Process Safety
Process Safety
At AXIOM, our Process Safety specialists unite rigorous engineering knowledge with frontline operational experience to create solutions that genuinely work. Delve into our IChemE Hazards papers and case studies to learn how we support clients in identifying and controlling hazardous scenarios across complex operations.
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Inspection & NDT
Inspection & NDT
Inspection & NDT
At AXIOM, our Inspectors and NDT specialists combine technical excellence with actionable insight to safeguard asset integrity from commissioning through to decommissioning. Discover how our advanced inspection methods strengthen plant safety and operational resilience.
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Mechanical
Robservations
Explore Director Rob Johnson’s collection of expert insights, where he shares informed perspectives and actionable technical learning on key Mechanical Engineering topics. His commentary reflects decades of industry experience, offering readers a clear, practical understanding of the challenges and innovations shaping asset integrity today.
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Materials
Hydrogen failures without Hydrogen?
The shift towards a hydrogen economy brings about many challenges, not least the well-known, but often poorly understood, threat it
Smart Phone Materials
Very often we find claims on the internet that are either dubious or downright unbelievable, for example some sources claim
H₂ydrogen: Past, Present & Future
Hydrogen was first produced in the 15th century however its discovery is usually attributed to Cavendish in 1776 but it
Why do we keep seeing Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)?
The subject of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) may be an old one, but remains one of the most important considerations
Process Safety
Why Process Safety is vital for net zero
To keep the transition to net zero on track, we must ensure that process safety is at its heart. Our
The Hydrogen Future for the North West
Background – The UK Government have set an ambitious target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Several financial
Pressure relief to atmosphere – Is it safe?
BACKGROUND – The Chemical Industry is required by law to prevent or limit the consequences of major accidents. The release
Considerations for an effective and efficient 5-year process hazard review
The Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) 2015 regulations requires upper tier COMAH establishments to review and update their safety
Inspection & NDT