The USM Vision innovative, ultrasonic weld inspection system, from the Inspection Technologies business of GE Measurement & Control Solutions, allows nonultrasonic trained specialists to gather reliable and accurate pipe-weld inspection data, for subsequent remote assessment by a suitably qualified ultrasonic expert. This permits ultrasonic inspection to be used in situations conventionally requiring radiography, removing constraints such as extended film processing times, radiation screening, and waste chemicals disposal. As a result, it facilitates the migration of skills from radiography to ultrasonic, reducing the possibility of bottlenecks, providing significant increases in productivity, and improving operational health and safety.

USM Vision will find particular application in the oil, gas, and power-generation sectors, bringing benefiting asset owners, welding and fabrication contractors, and inspection service companies.

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