UTEX Scientific announces acquisition of PA-CAT Inc
13/07/2026
UTEX Scientific, a leading developer of advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) software, instrumentation and automated inspection systems, has announced the acquisition of PA-CAT Inc, an innovative phased array corrosion analysis technology company, from Holloway NDT & Engineering Inc.
PA-CAT, a patented phased array ultrasonic technique and cloud-based analysis service originally developed by Holloway NDT & Engineering, delivers quantitative corrosion assessment results using industry-standard phased array equipment and powerful modelling algorithms. The technology has been licensed and used globally by NDT service providers to accurately measure contact point corrosion on piping and vessels.
“PA-CAT’s advanced phased array analysis capabilities align perfectly with our mission to deliver intuitive and flexible software to the NDT industry. Integrating PA-CAT into the UTEX portfolio strengthens our ability to simplify ultrasonic inspection workflows,” said Walter Weber, CEO of UTEX Scientific.
Under the terms of the agreement, UTEX Scientific will assume ownership of the PA-CAT technology, including its algorithm development, client licensing and future enhancement roadmap. Existing PA-CAT users will continue to receive support and access to future upgrades through an integrated team, which includes existing PA-CAT engineers and UTEX Scientific’s subject matter experts.
Paul Holloway, Founder of Holloway NDT & Engineering, commented: “PA-CAT has proven to be an effective inspection approach for a difficult inspection problem. We are proud of what we have accomplished and we are excited to see it advance even further through UTEX Scientific’s expertise in NDT software and instrumentation.”
The integration of PA-CAT into the UTEX Scientific line-up will begin immediately, with plans to showcase the combined capabilities at upcoming industry events in 2026.
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