CT Scanning Archives - Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA)

July 20, 2026

IIA’s Attention to Detail Earns Praise from Utility

During a routine inspection for Tacoma Public Utilities in Washington, IIA Technician Anthony identified and reported a seemingly minor issue involving a bracket on a bucket truck. When the utility reported the issue, the equipment manufacturer deemed it significant enough to instruct the utility to remove the part from service until the problem could be fixed.

July 14, 2026

Eight Common Pyrometry Mistakes That Cost Companies Thousands — and How to Avoid Them

From aerospace to pharmaceutical, many industries rely on furnaces and ovens to dry, cure, or bake materials, parts, components and coatings. Precise measurements of furnace temperatures help to ensure safe, dependable products that meet quality standards and customer expectations.

July 2, 2026

Under Pressure: Why Routine Fire Hose Testing is Vital & How a Third-Party Provider Can Help

Along with calm heads and courageous hearts, firefighters depend on their equipment to perform in a crisis. Routing fire hose testing can make the difference between a bad day and a tragedy. As a proud partner to the firefighting community, Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) offers premier Fire Hose Testing Services to ensure that fire hoses handle the pressure as well as the firefighters who use them.

June 29, 2026

Reverse Engineering of Medical Devices: When Custom Fit is Critical

There are times in life when “good enough” isn’t good enough — only a perfect fit will do. Perhaps nowhere is a custom fit more critical than in the world of medicine, where tailored medical devices and implants can have a huge impact on a patient’s quality of life.

June 24, 2026

IIA’s Washington Lab Celebrates 40 Years as a Calibration Leader

Congratulations to our Lab Services team in Washington state! 2026 marks 40 years as a premier provider of Calibration & Pyrometry Services. By ensuring that industrial measurement equipment delivers precise readings, our lab in Kent, Washington, helps customers reduce the risk of product defects, equipment malfunctions, and safety hazards.