Composite Inspection
Specialized non-destructive testing solutions for aerospace composites, bonded assemblies, honeycomb structures, and high-performance materials — delivering accurate defect detection, structural integrity verification, and reliable inspection results.
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Advanced Composite Inspection Services for Aerospace, Defense, and High-Performance Manufacturing
Composite materials have transformed modern engineering. Their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio makes them essential in aircraft, spacecraft, defense systems, and advanced manufacturing applications.
However, composite structures present unique inspection challenges that traditional testing methods often struggle to address.
A-Scan Nondestructive Testing specializes in the inspection of composite materials and bonded structures, providing advanced non-destructive testing solutions that help organizations verify quality, maintain safety, and prevent costly failures.
Whether you’re evaluating newly manufactured components, investigating suspected damage, or implementing ongoing quality assurance programs, our inspection capabilities provide the confidence needed to make informed decisions.
Need expert composite inspection support?
A-Scan Nondestructive Testing provides advanced composite inspection services for aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and bonded structure applications using proven non-destructive testing technologies.
Why Composite Inspection Matters
Unlike traditional metallic structures, composites can develop internal defects that may not be visible on the surface.
Common composite defects include:
- Delaminations
- Disbonds
- Voids
- Porosity
- Impact damage
- Core crush
- Water intrusion
- Manufacturing defects
If left undetected, these conditions can compromise structural integrity, reduce performance, and increase maintenance costs. Advanced inspection techniques allow these issues to be identified before they affect safety or reliability.
Experience with Major Aerospace Programs
Founder and President Michael R. Collingwood has spent more than 42 years supporting aerospace programs and advanced aerospace structures.
His experience includes work involving:
This experience provides a unique understanding of the inspection challenges associated with modern aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, and quality assurance.
Composite Structures We Inspect
A-Scan Nondestructive Testing supports the inspection of a wide range of composite materials and assemblies, including:
Honeycomb Structures
Honeycomb-core components are widely used throughout aerospace and defense industries due to their lightweight design and exceptional strength.
We inspect honeycomb structures for:
- Core damage
- Disbonds
- Moisture intrusion
- Impact damage
- Manufacturing anomalies
Bonded Assemblies
Bonded structures require precise inspection methods to verify bond integrity and identify hidden defects.
Applications include:
- Aircraft structures
- Satallite bus panels
- Composite assemblies
- Structural bonding systems
Laminated Composite Structures
Modern aerospace structures often incorporate multiple layers of composite materials designed to withstand demanding environments.
Our inspection services help identify:
- Delaminations
- Foreign object inclusion
- Aerospace assemblies
- Composite components
- Structural evaluations
Advanced Composite Inspection Technologies
Ultrasonic Inspection
Ultrasonic testing remains one of the most effective methods for evaluating composite structures.
Our capabilities include:
- Contact inspection
- Immersion inspection
- Thickness verification
- Damage assessment
- Composite flaw detection
- Through-transmission inspection
These techniques help identify defects that may not be visible through external examination alone.
Laser Shearography
Laser shearography provides rapid, non-contact inspection of composite and bonded structures.
Using thermal and vacuum excitation methods, shearography can reveal:
- Disbonds
- Delaminations
- Core damage
- Impact damage
- Structural irregularities
This technology is particularly effective for inspecting large composite components and aerospace structures where speed and accuracy are critical.
Aerospace Composite Expertise
Composite materials are now used extensively throughout modern aerospace systems, including:
- Aircraft fuselage structures
- Wing assemblies
- Control surfaces
- Spacecraft components
- Satellite structures
- Launch vehicle systems
- Composite overwrap pressure vessels (COPV)
With decades of aerospace inspection experience, A-Scan understands the quality requirements, performance expectations, and regulatory demands associated with these critical applications.
Our experience allows us to provide inspection solutions that support both manufacturing and in-service evaluation programs.
Supporting Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance
Our composite inspection services support:
Manufacturing Quality Control
Verifying product integrity before components enter service.
Maintenance Programs
Identifying damage and degradation before failures occur.
First Article Inspection
Confirming compliance with engineering and customer requirements.
Failure Investigation
Evaluating defects, damage mechanisms, and root causes.
Production Support
Providing additional inspection capacity during peak demand periods.
Why Choose A-Scan for Composite Inspection?
Precision Geomatics delivers innovative solutions for Aerospace, Space, and Defense, ensuring global compliance and engineering excellence.
Specialized Expertise
Decades of experience inspecting aerospace composite structures and bonded assemblies.
Advanced Technology
Utilization of ultrasonic immersion systems, through-transmission inspection, and laser shearography.
Aerospace Background
Inspection experience supporting commercial aircraft, military platforms, launch vehicles, and advanced aerospace programs.
Reliable Results
Accurate inspection data that helps clients make confident engineering and operational decisions.
Need expert composite inspection services?
Whether you’re evaluating aerospace structures, bonded assemblies, honeycomb panels, or advanced composite components, A-Scan Nondestructive Testing has the expertise and technology to help.