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NDT consulting and inspection concepts.Inspection concepts that work in production.

We support manufacturers, suppliers and industrial project teams in developing, assessing and implementing reliable inspection concepts – not as a theoretical exercise, but under real industrial conditions.

Discuss your inspection task
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Inspection concepts and requirements analysis

We structure inspection tasks and help assess suitable methods, inspection extent and evidence.

Task
Customer and quality requirements exist, but the inspection extent, methods and evidence for the specific component have not yet been clearly defined.
Typical support
  • Developing and assessing NDT inspection concepts
  • Classifying requirements, inspection extent and evidence
  • Assessing suitable methods in the project context
Outcome
A clearly structured inspection concept with resolved open points as the basis for further implementation.
02

Automated NDT

We support the alignment of inspection technology, component handling, system functions and the production sequence.

Automated NDT in detail
Task
An inspection process is to be automated, extended or integrated into an existing material flow.
Typical support
  • Advice on ultrasonic testing and automated inspection processes
  • Alignment between inspection technology, handling and production sequence
  • Support in coordination with equipment suppliers
Outcome
Agreed technical requirements and interfaces on which implementation can be planned.
03

Ultrasonic testing and technical assessment

We support UT-related questions and the classification of inspection requirements in the project context.

Task
UT-related questions – for example on inspection requirements, boundary conditions or inspection procedures – need a sound technical assessment.
Typical support
  • Technical classification of UT inspection requirements
  • Review of boundary conditions such as geometry and acoustic coupling
  • Support in assessing existing inspection procedures
Outcome
A technically justified assessment as a basis for project decisions.
04

Project engineering and interfaces

We connect quality, production, engineering, equipment suppliers and external inspection service providers.

Task
Several departments and suppliers are involved; responsibilities and open points have not been consistently clarified.
Typical support
  • Technical coordination of inspection processes
  • Interface management between quality, production, engineering and external inspection service providers
  • Project management for quality- and inspection-related work packages
Outcome
Transparent responsibilities, tracked open points and coordinated project execution.
05

System ramp-up and interim solutions

We support commissioning, production support and the coordination of temporary inspection procedures.

Task
A system is going into operation, or an inspection process must be secured for an interim period.
Typical support
  • Support with temporary inspection solutions and ramp-up phases
  • Preparing coordination meetings for commissioning
  • Supporting production during the start-up phase
Outcome
A coordinated ramp-up with clear procedures for the transition phase.
06

Documentation and training

We help document inspection procedures traceably and familiarise teams with specific systems and processes.

Task
Inspection documents, evidence management or team familiarisation need to be improved.
Typical support
  • Reviewing and improving documentation, inspection procedures and evidence management
  • Advice on training, qualification and process improvement
  • System- and process-specific familiarisation
Outcome
Clear inspection documents and teams who are familiar with procedures and responsibilities.
Illustrative close-up of an ultrasonic probe with an angled wedge next to a weld seam on a steel plate.
Illustrative representation of ultrasonic testing.

Our approach

Non-destructive testing is more than applying an inspection method.

What matters is the interplay of technology, process understanding, documentation, qualification and project coordination.

  • Technical clarity

    Complex inspection requirements are translated into traceable, workable measures.

  • Reliable implementation

    We support you from planning and coordination through to practical implementation and follow-up.

  • Practical solutions

    Inspection concepts must work not only on paper, but in production, in the project and during ramp-up.

  • Documentation and traceability

    We focus on clear evidence, understandable inspection documents and robust documentation structures.

  • Strong interface communication

    We connect quality, production, engineering, suppliers, inspection service providers and project management.

Industries

Industries and target groups.

Our support is aimed at quality managers, production managers, technical project managers, engineering and plant operators – in the defence industry, mechanical and plant engineering, the steel and tube industry and the chemical process industry. Existing project experience covers the steel and tube industry, the chemical process industry and the defence industry.

  • Focus

    Defence industry

    Manufacturers and suppliers with safety-relevant components and high demands on evidence.

    NDT in the defence industry

  • Target group

    Mechanical and plant engineering

    Manufacturers, suppliers and project teams: inspection planning for castings, forgings and welded parts, variants, retrofit and data assignment.

    NDT in mechanical engineering

  • Steel and tube industry

    Existing project experience, including automated ultrasonic inspection systems and non-destructive testing in industrial production environments.

  • Chemical process industry

    Existing experience in technical project work; support with inspection concepts, documentation and coordination.

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Working together

From inspection need to support of series production.

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From inspection task to series production

Consider inspection technology, production and quality together.

  1. 01

    Clarify requirements

    Component, quality objective and inspection extent

  2. 02

    Develop the inspection concept

    Methods, feasibility and evidence

  3. 03

    Support integration

    Handling, system functions and data interfaces

  4. 04

    Coordinate system ramp-up

    Procedures, system checks and documentation

  5. 05

    Train the team

    Operation, roles and escalation routes

  6. 06

    Support series production

    Monitoring, changes and improvements

Technical requirements · Clear interfaces · Traceable implementation

Conceptual sequence. Scope and responsibilities are agreed for each project.

Let's talk about your inspection task.

Whether inspection concept, technical coordination, temporary inspection solution, documentation improvement or project support: NPB NDT Consulting supports you in a practical, structured way, with experience from real industrial projects.

Send a project enquiry

Sebastian.Kisters@npb-ndt.de+49 203 600 15 160