Inspection and NDT solution SATIMO

SATIMO designs and manufactures Quality Inspection Systems.

Directly issued of the knowhow of SATIMO in the antenna measurement field, these linear equipments, composed of hundreds of sensors, offer online microwave scanning of products transported on a conveyor belt.

Completing infrared and optical camera as well as x-ray and gamma scanners, the microwave vision capabilities open new possibilities that are not available from other technologies on the market.

Small pockets of moisture can be detected inside the material under test, as well as cavities or inhomogeneous objects, with a resolution in the centimeter range.

The complete density or moisture distribution profiles of large blocks or sheets of non-metallic materials can also be determined, at full production speed and without the safety concerns raised by X-rays or radioactive isotopes.

The main requirement for defect detection using microwaves is that the material under test is fairly non-conductive, in order for the microwaves to be able to propagate through the material. There must also be a detectable contrast between the defect and the surrounding material, i.e. a difference in density, chemical composition, or moisture content.

The SATIMO Quality Inspection System can be used for a wide range of products.

The following materials have been already successfully tested with the SATIMO Quality Control System:

Glass
Plastic
Mineral Wool
Wood
Leather
Food Products
Plasterboards
Paper
Composite Materials

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