February 2014 © ISQ
ISQ inspects gas networks in Spain
ISQ has renewed its contract with EDP Naturgas to inspect natural gas networks in the Principality of Asturias for another 3 years. More
AFNOR certifies ISQ in the aeronautics and space field
The quality management system implemented by ISQ in the context of material, mechanical, dimensional and non-destructive control testing for the aeronautics, space and defence industry has been certified by AFNOR. More
Coordinator of the new Erasmus+ Programme visits ISQ
Following an invitation by the Board of Directors, the Director of Education and Vocational Training at the European Commission and Coordinator of the new Erasmus+ Programme, António da Silva Mendes, visited the ISQ campus in Portugal on 13 February, where he was able to see ISQ's good practices and important technological know-how. More
ISQ accredited in the Portuguese Responsible Industry System
ISQ has had, since December 2013, provisory authorisation to operate as an accredited body in the environmental area, in the context of the Responsible Industry System (SIR - Sistema da Indústria Responsável). More
Tendências 2014 by ISQ
The Tendências 2014 (Trends 2014) Programme identifies and explores trends in training and skill development for 2014, responding to companies training needs. More
TestWise wins international Technological Innovation prize
TestWise – Automação, Teste e Controlo Industrial, an ISQ Group company, won the prize for best "technological invention" at the third Innova World with the project Chaved, awarded by the International Warsaw Invention. More
ISQ - over 2 decades in the North of Portugal
11 February marked 20 years since ISQ's Northern Branch was officially opened. More
Aasta Hansteen Platform
Technip Houston, the company managing construction of the Aasta Hansteen Spar Platform, has awarded ISQ the manufacturing inspections for mooring cables. More
Social Responsibility
ISQ worked pro bono to produce the Internal Emergency Plan for the Social Gerontology Medical Association (AMGS - Associação Médica de Gerontologia Social. This is part of the social responsibility policy that ISQ has been implementing through several initiatives, particularly in Oeiras, Portugal, where it is based. The AMGS's main actions involve home care and social support for elderly people.
ISQ launches new website in Brazil
The new ISQ website for the Brazilian market is now online. It is a more appealing and dynamic communication platform, and is only a click away. More
Dissemination Session for the NATAL Project
On 24 March 2014, a Dissemination Session for the NATAL Project will take place at the ISQ's auditorium in Tagus Park, Oeiras, Portugal. The Project's main goal is to develop and industrially execute pre-treatment for aluminium alloys for the aeronautics industry using environmentally-friendly substances. More
National Meeting on Nanotechnology
The 1st National Meeting "Nanotechnology: Legislate to compete" will take place on 3 April 2014 at IPQ's facilities in Almada, Portugal. More
Mechanical Engineering
ISQ granted support to the VII National Meeting of the College of Mechanical Engineering, which will take place over the next 14 to March 15 at the Order of Engineers Headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal. More
ISQ certifies five more inspectors in Brazil
Investing more and more in improving its human resources, in February ISQ promoted, in Nova Lima, two training courses in guided waves given by GUL Ltd., a British equipment manufacturer that operates in Brazil. More
