Industry Needs
In-line
Higher quality, lower capital and operating costs
In face of: higher temperatures, faster process speeds, smaller sample size, more
demanding specifications
Post-process evaluation no longer satisfactory
Monitor/measure earlier in the process: major economic benefits
Post-process
Ideally suited for exacting quality control
requirements
In-service
Extend service life, plan scheduled maintenance
Respond to stricter safety requirements
Laser Ultrasonic Solutions:
Laser ultrasonics combines:
o Noncontact property, speed and spatial resolution of lasers
o Penetration of opaque materials with ultrasonics
Take advantage of improved performance, lower price of lasers and adaptive receivers
Economic benefits to end user include higher throughput, higher yield, reduced down time,
fewer product returns
IOS is a leading supplier of innovative noncontact solutions for industrial inspection
and process control