Ekoscan Integrity introduces Venom scanner for industrial inspection
During the ASNT 2025 event, Dillon Smith, Vice President of Sales Americas for Ekoscan Integrity, presented the new Venom scanner, highlighting how the combination of technical expertise and in-house production enables this company, which specializes in specialized in NDT to develop solutions specifically applied to the needs of the industrial sector.
Based on years of field work and the evolution of previous models, the new product aims to improve the quality, reliability and efficiency of inspections in critical sectors such as energy and industry.
Ekoscan Integrity: technology from the root upwards
Ekoscan Integrity is a global OEM manufacturer that develops specialized equipment for nondestructive inspection; its portfolio includes conventional ultrasound, phased array, automated scanners and eddy current technology.
One of its main strengths is its ability to manufacture electronics, scanners and software in-house. This allows full integration between mechanics, sensors and analysis systems, resulting in more efficient inspections that are better adapted to real operating environments.
Venom: a scanner designed on the basis of experience
The Venom scanner is the result of 18 months of continuous development and is presented as a technical advancement over previous models such as the Bandit, Acqua Scan, Ranger and AccuTracks. The Ekoscan team took the positive aspects of these versions and also learned from their limitations to create a more robust and accurate solution.
This new scanner integrates technologies such as phased array, UT ultrasound and eddy currents directly on the equipment, allowing faster inspections with less margin of error. Both the electronic boards and the sensors and software have been developed by Ekoscan, guaranteeing total control over the system's performance.
Practical applications and operational benefits
This scanner is intended for use by service providers and industrial operators who require repeatable and reliable results. Thanks to its automation and the quality of the analysis it provides, it allows detecting failures before they become critical problems for the infrastructure. In addition, the Venom promotes the traceability of the data collected, improving the documentation and post-inspection analysis process, which is crucial in regulated sectors.
Artificial intelligence: the next step in the process
Ekoscan is already working on incorporating artificial intelligence into its analysis software, where this technology is expected to be important for interpreting data and reducing human error, although its application does not yet extend to the mechanical field. According to Dillon Smith, the strategy is to feed these systems with quality data, so that inspectors can manage the uncontrollable variables during an inspection and, consequently, optimize decision making based on the results.
Ekoscan and the value of anticipation
The development of the Venom scanner marks an important milestone for Ekoscan Integrity not only as an equipment manufacturer, but also as a technical player that understands the challenges of the industrial environment. In turn, with integrated solutions, long-term vision and openness to new technologies such as artificial intelligence, the company strengthens its position as a strategic partner for those seeking to improve their inspection processes in critical industries.
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Source: Inspenet.
