NDT Automation provides major aeronautics company with UltraPAC tank system
17/06/2008
MISTRAS Group Inc has delivered an NDT Automation UltraPAC Scanning UT System to Boeing Phantom Works, the advanced research and development unit at Boeing.Phantom Works is the advanced research and development unit and catalyst of innovation for the Boeing enterprise. It is where 'dreams about the future of flight and space travel are turned into reality'.
As an element of the Boeing Technology organisation, Phantom Works' mission is to provide advanced systems solutions (such as advanced homeland security and air traffic management) and breakthrough technologies (such as advanced avionics and composite materials) that significantly improve the performance, quality and affordability of aerospace products and services.
Headquartered in St Louis, Missouri, Phantom Works' approximately 2,600 employees are spread across the enterprise, working virtually together while directly supporting Boeing's commercial, defence, and communications business units. Its more than 375 systems and technology projects – many of which are proprietary – include those for its external customers (NASA, DOD, FAA, etc) as well.
The UltraPAC Scanning UT System is part of the NDT product line of immersion inspection and gantry systems. The 48" by 36" system includes the X, Y, Z axis and uses the UltraWinTM C-scan based software.
With the addition of the UltraPAC system, Boeing will have the capability to test parts in immersion mode, through transmission (TTU) squirter mode and non-contact (air-coupled) mode.
This system is the first tank purchased from NDT Automation for Boeing Phantom Works.
"The UltraPAC will allow Phantom Works to do their own research and development of composites for both military as well as the 787," said Dr Gary Georgeson, NDE Technical Fellow of the Boeing Phantom Works. "This system will not only increase Boeing's ability to support current Boeing programmes, but also contribute to future programmes."
MISTRAS Group Inc provides non-destructive testing products and services under well-known industry-recognised brand names including CONAM Inspection & Engineering Services Inc, Physical Acoustics Corporation and Vibra-Metrics, as well as regional or product-specific brand names. MISTRAS provides asset inspection and mechanical integrity solutions to the oil & gas, power generation, aerospace, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors as well as strategic on-line instrumentation that facilitates plant asset management. In addition, MISTRAS provides Enterprise Solution Software that aids in the safe and profitable operation of industrial facilties worldwide.
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