GE
Measurement & Control
Inspection Technologies
Many modalities. More confidence. Better decisions.
GE
Measurement & Control
Manymodalities. Moreconfidence. Betterdecisions.
GE's Inspection Technologies business (part of GE Measurement & Control) partners with you to meet your non-destructive testing needs. We provide a full suite of non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions, including radiography, computed tomography, remote visual inspection, ultrasound, Electromagnetic, hardness testing and metrology. Combined with our Rhythm® software platform, GE is your ultimate provider of productivity solutions, supplying accurate and reliable inspection data that can be shared seamlessly with your colleagues and customers around the world.
Rapid advancements in digitization, software development, and imaging capabilities continue to provide improvementswithinthefieldsofnon-destructivetestingandinspection.Oftenderivedfromthemedical community, both 2D and 3D imaging can solve or trend complex issues in the areas of component life extension, fitnessforservice,designoptimization,qualitycontrolorroot-causefailureanalysis.High-resolutionimaging hasbecomepractical,cost-effectiveandcansavecriticaltimewhenproperlyappliedtoreal-worldapplications.
GE's Inspection Technologies is a world leader in providing advanced non-destructive imaging using the electromagnetic, gammaand X-ray, ultrasonic and visible energy spectrum. We have enormous depth and breadth of know-how that can be applied to your needs.
Ourapplicationscoverawiderangeofindustries:
•aerospace
•metals & castings
•oil & gas
•power generation
•transportation
Read on to learn more about GE’s solutions in these industries and how we can help meet your most challenging inspection needs.
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1.Remote visual image of auger dryer system
2.Phased array weld image
3.3D pore analysis in a cast aluminum part
4.Electromagnetic image of aircraft fuselage
5.3D pore analysis, metrology and reverse engineering in an aluminum casting
6.2D X-ray image of steering column
7.X-ray image of engine carburetor
8.Remote visual image of damaged turbine blade
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10.Remote visual image of wind turbine gearbox
11.Electromagnetic array image of stress corrosion cracking on pipe
12.NanoCT® image of CSP solder joints
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Advanced non-destructive imaging
GE's Inspection Technologies is dedicated to providing high-quality products and services for the oil & gas, power, aerospace and transportation industries. Our inspection solutions, including advanced imaging capabilities and powerful
software tools, offer high-quality, data-rich images so customers can make faster and better informed decisions to protect asset health, help ensure safety, quality and boost productivity.
High-quality inspection results
Used in hundreds of applications across the oil & gas industry, our non-destructive testing products deliver high quality inspection results. Whether you're
inspecting boilers, condensers, gas turbines or pipelines, our products can help protect your assets against corrosion, leakage and extend the life of your plant. Even in the harshest environments, our leading-edge inspection solutions boost productivity and improve safety for our customers, based on our ability to understand your needs and commercialize advanced inspection technologies.
Improving efficiency
The power industry is continually challenged to improve efficiency, runtime and output. We help you meet those challenges by providing solutions for key power generation applications in fossil, nuclear and renewable energy markets. Applications range from Balance of Plant (BOP) components, steam generators,
turbine and electrical generators to pipes and vessels and reactor internals. Our reliable, advanced technology-based inspection solutions and support services enable power generation customers to maximize efficiency, minimize downtime, enhance productivity and help ensure safety with unyielding integrity.
Meeting or exceeding needs
In keeping pace with new composite materials and changing maintenance requirements of the aerospace industry, we are developing products and new techniques that enable more reliable and efficient inspections. Whether your business is aircraft engine parts production, composite airframe manufacturing or full aircraft maintenance, we have the knowledge and experience to help prolong asset life without sacrificing productivity.
Adding value
We offer a wide range of inspection solutions in every step of the value chain from semi-finished products (rods, bars, billets) up to the final assembling of vehicles and trains. We provide the transportation industry with world-class inspection solutions that help build vehicles more efficiently, reducing scrap and process costs.
Better tools for enhanced decision making
Our Rhythm® data management software is a unique software platform that sets our inspection solutions apart from the rest. Once data is captured, it can be analyzed and reviewed, assisting in better and faster decisions in the field and in the office. Rhythm generates reports automatically and stores data with notations for future historical comparison. Rhythm enables secure, quick and easy storage and retrieval of inspection images and data. This user-friendly software stores data in one central location that can be accessed securely by remote users when necessary. Rhythm is used in many inspection applications across all our key segments.
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Whether your business is aircraft engine part production, composite airframe manufacturing or full aircraft maintenance, the GE's Inspection Technologies aerospace team will support your process with nondestructive testing and inspection solutions that match worldwide OEM specifications and help you reach your productivity goals.
Corrosion on aluminum multi-layer panels
Our complete line of eddy current systems perform inspection of multi-layer panels in less time and with more interrogation of the panel, resulting in more thorough inspection results.
Fuel nozzle, combustion chamber and turbine blades
We have a complete line of remote visual inspection products to inspect internal engine componentstohelpensureefficientand
reliable operation. We can also perform 3D
computed tomography inspections on turbine blades and fuel nozzles.
Aircraft wheel inspection
Our eddy current systems rapidly and reliably inspect aircraft wheels for fatigue cracks. These easy-to-use systems do not tie
operators down to lengthy inspections, leaving them free to get on with other work. Setup and operation is so easy that extensive training is not required and the operator does not need to be an eddy current expert.
Conductivity measurement on aluminum parts
During aircraft operation, some aluminum parts can be heated to unacceptable levels, changing the aluminum conductivity. Our handheld conductivity meter measures the conductivity of aluminum parts.
Aluminum parts inspection
Our ultrasonic thickness gauges provide high precision thickness readings on large and complex aluminum panels. Accurate readings can be achieved from a single-sided scan.
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Foreign object detection and sealing check in wing fuel tank
Remote visual inspection with our unique articulation system is used to check seals inside the tank. Inspections are also performed to locate and remove foreign objects from inside the plane wings.
Menu directed inspection™ (MDI) and archiving X-ray digital images
MDI for engines improves reporting and data sharing. Our DICONDE compliant Rhythm software enables manufacturers to easily share and archive radiography images with remote experts, OEMs and supplier locations. Similarly, ultrasonic and eddy current images from airframe inspection can be easily archived in one central location with secureremoteaccessfromthefieldortheoffice. Rhythmsoftwareoffersoneplatform for all your nondestuctive data.
Thick aluminum or titanium part testing
Aluminum parts are tested for fatigue cracks using multielement ultrasonic beams that perform inspections in less time, with better penetration, delivering high quality scan results. We also have automatic composite inspection systems for defect detection in fuselage and blades.
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Quality test of the blades during manufacturing or after repair
Computed radiography and digital radiography are used to inspect bladesforflaws.Oneimagingplateisusedformultiple
X-rayimagesthatarestoredindigitalformat.Unlikefilmequipment, images can be evaluated and shared quickly without chemicals or time consuming processing. CT allows failure analysis, as well as precise 3D measurements (e.g. wall-thickness).
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We provide the transportation industry with world-class inspection solutions that boost productivity and quality based on our ability to understand industry dynamics and apply advanced technologies. Our solutions are used in every step from semi-finished products (rods, bars, billets) up to final assembly. The product range includes dedicated manual or automatic in-line solutions based on all major nondestructive testing and inspection methods.
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visual inspection, eddy current, digital radiography and X-ray. |
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Inspection Technologies |
Inspection Technologies |
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