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April 3, 2023

Kirkfield Lift Lock Project Tests the Tenacity of IIA Inspectors

With more than a century in service (and counting), the Kirkfield Lift lock in Kawartha Lakes City, Ontario, has stood the test of time. Still, the years take a toll on even the most solidly built structure. Non-destructive evaluations by qualified professionals play an important role in keeping this historic structure safe and sound.
March 31, 2023
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6 Rapidly Advancing Areas in Dimensional Metrology

Dimensional metrology is a field that is constantly evolving, driven by the need for ever-increasing accuracy and precision in a wide range of measurement processes. In recent years, advancements in technology have led to a significant expansion in the range and scope of dimensional metrology techniques, allowing for more sophisticated measurement capabilities and greater ease of use.
February 7, 2023

Torque Wrench Calibration: A New Twist for IIA’s Mobile Testing Services 

The customer, a major Midwestern utility, has long trusted IIA Lift Services to provide on-site live line tool testing. In late 2022, the utility asked if IIA could also provide on-site calibration of torque wrenches, which are used in the maintenance and repair of bucket trucks and other utility vehicles.
January 27, 2023
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3 Ways Parts Sorting and Inspection Can Get Your Shipment Back on Track

For some products, the manufacturing process does not end once those products are packaged and shipped out. In the case of automobile manufacturers, many of the final vehicle’s components come from various suppliers and are assembled to build the cars we enjoy driving.
January 5, 2023

Computer-Assisted Tomography

Industrial Inspection & Analysis has been using this advancement as an inspection method for internal features on many different types of parts.