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Advanced NDT Technology for Accurate, Reliable Inspection Results
Successful non-destructive testing requires more than experience alone. It requires the right equipment, the right technology, and the expertise to interpret results accurately.
At A-Scan Nondestructive Testing, Inc., we combine decades of aerospace inspection experience with advanced inspection technologies to deliver dependable results for aerospace, defense, space, and manufacturing applications.
Our equipment and inspection systems are selected to provide accurate defect detection, efficient inspections, and reliable data that helps clients make informed decisions with confidence.
Get Fast, Reliable NDT Inspection Support Today
When precision matters, delays aren’t an option. A-Scan delivers rapid, aerospace-grade NDT inspections backed by decades of expertise. From composites to structural components, we provide fast, reliable results you can trust.
Supporting the Aerospace Industry
Whether inspecting aerospace composites, bonded structures, castings, weldments, or manufactured components, accurate data is essential.
We support organizations involved in:
- Disbonds
- Delaminations
- Core damage
- Voids and porosity
- Structural anomalies
- Manufacturing defects
- Cracks and discontinuities
- Corrosion and material degradation
By combining proven inspection methods with advanced data acquisition and analysis capabilities, A-Scan delivers the information organizations need to maintain quality, safety, and compliance.
Ultrasonic Inspection Technology
Ultrasonic testing remains one of the most versatile and effective non-destructive testing methods available.
Ultrasonic Contact Immersion and Through-Transmission Systems
A-Scan utilizes advanced ultrasonic immersion and through-transmission inspection systems designed for the evaluation of aerospace structures and composite materials.
Capabilities include:
- Composite inspection
- Bonded structure evaluation
- Delamination detection
- Thickness measurements
- Internal flaw detection
- Manufacturing quality verification
Advanced Signal Analysis
Inspection data is only valuable when it can be interpreted accurately.
Advanced signal analysis capabilities allow us to identify subtle indications, improve defect characterization, and provide clients with meaningful inspection information that supports engineering and quality decisions.
Advanced Data Acquisition and AI
Winspect data acquisition technology enhances the collection, storage, and evaluation of ultrasonic inspection data.
Benefits include:
- Improved inspection consistency
- Enhanced defect visualization
- Accurate data recording
- Detailed inspection documentation
- Improved reporting capabilities
Radiographic Inspection Equipment
Radiographic inspection allows for the evaluation of internal structures without damaging the component being inspected.
A-Scan utilizes multiple radiographic systems capable of supporting a wide variety of applications, including:
Our radiographic capabilities support both routine quality assurance activities and complex inspection requirements where internal integrity is critical.
Eddy Current Inspection Technology
Eddy current inspection is one of the most effective methods for identifying surface and near-surface discontinuities in conductive materials.
Applications include:
- Crack detection
- Corrosion assessment
- Fastener inspections
- Conductivity measurements
- Aerospace structural evaluations
Our experience with advanced eddy current techniques enables accurate inspections across a wide range of aerospace and manufacturing applications.
Magnetic Particle
Inspection Equipment
Magnetic particle testing provides reliable detection of surface and near-surface defects in ferromagnetic materials.
Our capabilities support:
This method remains an important component of comprehensive NDT programs.
Magnetic Particle
Inspection Equipment
Magnetic particle testing provides reliable detection of surface and near-surface defects in ferromagnetic materials.
Our capabilities support:
This method remains an important component of comprehensive NDT programs.
Liquid Penetrant Inspection Systems
Liquid penetrant inspection is a highly effective method for detecting surface-breaking discontinuities in metallic and non-metallic materials.
Our systems support:
These methods provide fast, reliable identification of surface defects that could impact performance or safety.
Laser Shearography Technology
Laser shearography represents one of the most advanced inspection technologies available for composite and bonded structures..
Using thermal and vacuum excitation methods, shearography can quickly identify:
- Delaminations
- Structural defects
- Impact damage
- Disbonds
- Core damage
Why Shearography?
Laser shearography offers several advantages:
- Rapid inspection of large areas
- Highly sensitive defect detection
- Exceptional effectiveness on composites
- Non-contact inspection
- Reduced inspection time
This technology is particularly valuable in aerospace environments where composite structures continue to play an increasingly important role.
Built for Aerospace Applications
Many of today’s aerospace structures require specialized inspection approaches that go beyond traditional testing methods.
The combination of:
- Ultrasonic immersion inspection
- Through-transmission technology
- Advanced signal analysis
- Eddy current inspection
- Radiographic inspection
- Laser shearography
allows A-Scan to support some of the most demanding inspection challenges found in aerospace, defense, and space applications.
Experience Meets Technology
Technology alone does not guarantee results.
What separates A-Scan Nondestructive Testing is the combination of advanced inspection equipment and more than three decades of aerospace inspection experience.
Led by Michael R. Collingwood, whose background includes work on programs such as the F-35, Falcon 9, Space Launch System (SLS), Boeing commercial aircraft, and numerous defense platforms, A-Scan delivers inspection services backed by real-world expertise and practical application.
The result is inspection data you can trust and a partner who understands the challenges facing modern aerospace and manufacturing organizations.
Need advanced NDT inspection capabilities for an upcoming project?
Whether you’re evaluating composite structures, aerospace components, bonded assemblies, or critical production hardware, A-Scan Nondestructive Testing has the technology and expertise to help.