Inspection Capabilities Skyrocket Using Innerspec Test System

PC-based control and EtherCAT from Beckhoff power Innerspec's Twin Robotic NDT System while boosting aerospace inspection speeds by a factor of 10.

Case Study Overview

Innerspec Technologies developed a highly flexible Twin Robotic NDT System to inspect evolving aerospace components using ultrasonic, eddy current and phased-array methods. The system coordinates 18 motion axes, two robots and multiple positioning systems while accommodating parts weighing up to 3,000 pounds. Beckhoff PC-based control, TwinCAT and EtherCAT integrate PLC, motion, safety, HMI and data communication in one scalable platform, with OPC UA and MQTT providing seamless connectivity to acquisition, analysis and storage systems.

Real-time EtherCAT communication, flexible tool changes and custom C++ algorithms in TwinCAT enable Innerspec to trigger inspection instruments 10 times faster than before—boosting inspection speed and accuracy while simplifying operation and maintenance.

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