New head for Yxlon Inspection Services
12/01/2017
Christian Gück has taken over the management of Yxlon Inspection Services and will promote the expansion of the inspection services for customers worldwide, particularly dimensional metrology by means of computed tomography, which poses considerable challenges to both X-ray systems and inspectors.Gück, who had already focused on metrology during his studies, had the opportunity to gain extended experience in the field of conventional measuring methods, such as tactile or optical technologies as well as CT metrology, during several years with a renowned German company. “During that time, I specialised in and focused on dimensional measuring by computed tomography because, in the framework of the Industry 4.0 initiative and with completely new production technologies, it means a great future market. As the person responsible for CT inspection services on site, and during numerous customer training sessions, I had the chance to learn about customer requirements and demands in very diverse industries,” said Gück.
Now Yxlon Inspection Services is going to benefit from this experience and in-depth technical know-how. In the future, Yxlon Inspection Services will provide test services at all locations worldwide for customers who need temporary support, who have not yet invested in their own inspection system or who require assistance regarding projects of very special tasks. Metrology applications belong to those special tasks because, where tactile or optical measuring techniques come to their limits, computed tomography is able to extract fine surfaces and accurately display and measure inner structures.
In particular, the Yxlon Inspection Services location in Hattingen, Germany, is equipped with a large variety of Yxlon X-ray and CT inspection systems that can cover the entire range of inspection tasks. The highlight is a linear accelerator in the big radiation protection bunker being used for large parts or parts with a high density. For the whole application spectrum, from nanometer to high-energy, customers benefit from outstanding consultancy and findings under one roof. All Yxlon inspection systems are available globally, thus enabling direct performance of nearly every customer enquiry due to a close network.
Christian Gück has clear objectives: “In the course of the next few years we will not only talk about application or service centres but about full competence centres for our customers at all locations. This will allow us to be prepared and available for any problem they should have. We won’t only provide system solutions to our customers. We want to support them with our broad knowledge of radiography and computed tomography and with innovative, first-class service products, to define their requirements and sustainably improve their processes. Only close contact to the customers gives us the necessary insight into their needs and, with this insight, we have the opportunity to have a direct impact on research and the further development of our products.”
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