Development of autonomous inspection robots and mobile testing systems for power plants and industrial facilities
GE Inspection Robotics AG
Zurich (Technoparkstrasse 1) · CHNew on Amplifa
About GE Inspection Robotics
GE Inspection Robotics AG, headquartered in Zurich, develops mobile, autonomous inspection robots for large power generation and industrial processing facilities. Founded in 2006 as a joint venture between GE Power Services and ETH Zurich, the company offers systems for Remote Visual Inspection with the BIKE and FAST RVI platforms, which perform service and maintenance tasks on hard-to-access plant components. The robots operate autonomously and precisely even in adverse environments and help operators and inspection companies minimize downtime and maintenance periods while improving environmental and occupational safety. Fields of application include power plants, chemical and petrochemical facilities, and the maritime industry. Since October 1, 2020, the company has belonged to Baker Hughes and is now part of Waygate Technologies, Baker Hughes' inspection and metrology segment.
- Site
- Zürich
- Processes
- Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) with endoscopy (borescopes, fiberscopes), Computed Radiography (CR), Digital Radiography (DR), X-ray Film Systems, Industrial Radiography, X-ray Computed Tomography (CT Inspection), 3D Precision Metrology with CT, 2D X-ray Inspection for Electronics (AXI)
- Materials
- Remote Visual Inspection (Borescopes, Fiberscopes), Computed and Digital Radiography, X-ray Computed Tomography and 3D Precision Metrology, 2D X-ray Inspection for Electronics, Unmanned Inspection (Robotic/Drone Delivery)
- Founded
- 2006
- Employees
- 22
- Industries
- Power generation/Power plants, Chemical/Petrochemical, Maritime industry, Oil & Energy, Aerospace
- 01
Development of autonomous inspection robots
- 02
Integration of RVI and 3D imaging technologies
- 03
Deployment and inspection services at large-scale facilities
Technologies and Processes
Remote Visual Inspection (Borescopes, Fiberscopes)
Visual inspection of hard-to-access plant components such as turbines and engines.
Computed and Digital Radiography
Digital X-ray inspection with CR scanners and flexible detectors.
X-ray Computed Tomography and 3D Precision Metrology
Volumetric inspection and dimensional verification of components.
2D X-ray Inspection for Electronics
Automated inspection of electronic assemblies.
Unmanned Inspection (Robotic/Drone Delivery)
Robot-based inspection of facilities without personnel access.
Locations
Zurich
CHHeadquarters and Development
- BIKE RVI platform
- FAST RVI platform
Inspection Systems and Robots
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) with endoscopy (borescopes, fiberscopes)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Computed Radiography (CR)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Digital Radiography (DR)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| X-ray Film SystemsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial RadiographyTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| X-ray Computed Tomography (CT Inspection)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D Precision Metrology with CTTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2D X-ray Inspection for Electronics (AXI)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection with mobile autonomous inspection robotsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D imaging (3DSL integration on BIKE/FAST RVI platforms)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
19 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial CR Scanner | Waygate Technologies CRxFlex | – | – | – | – |
| Portable CR inspection system | Waygate Technologies CRx25P | – | – | – | – |
| High Resolution CR Scanner | Waygate Technologies CRxVision | – | – | – | – |
| Digital X-ray detector | Waygate Technologies DXR Flex 1025 / DXR Flex 1043 | – | – | – | – |
| Portable X-ray detector | Waygate Technologies DXR 100S / DXR 200S / 41M | – | – | – | – |
| Film Digitizer | Waygate Technologies FS50B | – | – | – | – |
| X-ray tube | Waygate Technologies ISOVOLT | – | – | – | – |
| Beam measurement system | Waygate Technologies BeamMaster Pro | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial CT system (precision metrology) | Waygate Technologies Phoenix Nanotom M | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial CT system | Waygate Technologies Phoenix V|tome|x S Neo | – | – | – | – |
| Sub-micron CT | Waygate Technologies Phoenix Nanotom HR | – | – | – | – |
| 3D precision metrology CT | Waygate Technologies Phoenix V|tome|x M300 | – | – | – | – |
| 3D precision metrology CT | Waygate Technologies Phoenix V|tome|x M Neo | – | – | – | – |
| 3D precision metrology CT | Waygate Technologies Phoenix V|tome|x C450 | – | – | – | – |
| 2D X-ray inspection system for electronics (AXI) | Waygate Technologies Phoenix X|aminer | – | – | – | – |
| 2D X-ray inspection system for electronics (AXI) | Waygate Technologies Phoenix Microme|x & Nanome|x Neo | – | – | – | – |
| Microfocus X-ray tube | Waygate Technologies Mesofocus | – | – | – | – |
| Mobile inspection robot (RVI platform) | GE Inspection Robotics BIKE | – | – | – | Zurich |
| Mobile inspection robot (RVI platform) | GE Inspection Robotics FAST | – | – | – | Zurich |
Additional services
History
- 2006
Founded as a joint venture between GE Power Services and ETH Zurich
- 2019
Partnership with Seikowave to integrate the 3DSL Rhino with the GE BIKE and FAST RVI platforms
- 2020
Partnership with Vertech Group in the field of unmanned inspection (RDVI)
- 2020
Acquisition by Baker Hughes as of October 1, 2020