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Over time, corrosion, cracking, fatigue, flaws, leaks and other issues can compromise the safety and reliability of materials, parts, component and systems. Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a proven way to catch defects and other irregularities in the early stages — before minor issues become major problems.

For the average person, the concept of ultrasound is limited to the doctor’s office or those occasions when proud parents-to-be share a sonogram of their newest family member. But in the industrial world, ultrasonic technology has been used for decades in numerous industries to keep the public safe.

From bridges and power plants to vehicles and medical devices, engineering is the foundation for modern life. In honor of National Engineers Week, February 16 – 22, 2025, Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) salutes the engineering profession and the many talented engineers on our team.

After placing an order for a key piece of large equipment, a major plastic recycling company in Canada realized too late that the new machine would not quite fit in its planned location. With decades of structural engineering experience, Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) was called in to remedy the unusual situation.