Non-destructive component and structure scans using tomography methods: OCT, thermography, radar, HFUS, terahertz and SPET
irscat.ch GmbH
Kriens · Oberdorf (former) · Ennetbürgen (former) · Buochs (former)New on Amplifa
About irscat.ch
irscat.ch GmbH provides services in component and structure scanning as well as structural diagnostics with non-destructive measurements on components, structures and civil engineering works. The company combines established and innovative tomographic methods such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), thermography (THV), radar tomography and ground-penetrating radar, high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS), terahertz technology (THtz) and stimulated photon emission tomography (SPET). For microhole detection, an active sensor pixel array (ASP array) with pixel sizes from 1 µm to 100 µm and scan lines up to 30 mm is used. Applications range from inspecting assembled catheter connections in medical technology to visualizing honeycomb structures in aircraft wings to locating reinforcement and prestressing steel in reinforced and prestressed concrete. In addition to radar measurement systems (STB-Radar X 1000) with on-site evaluation, geoelectrics, borehole seismics, blower-door measurements, leak detection and coating thickness measurement are offered. The company also advises on the development of tomography solutions and distributes measurement and testing equipment.
- Site
- Kriens
- Processes
- Microhole detection with OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), Component and structure scanning / structural diagnostics (non-destructive measurements on, STB radar measurements on reinforced and prestressed concrete components (2D and 3D evaluation on, OCT: Optical Coherence Tomography, THV: Thermography (thermal tomography), Radar: Radar tomography in various frequency bands, HFUS: High-frequency ultrasound, THtz: Terahertz methods
- Materials
- Reinforced and prestressed concrete, Concrete (components, structures, civil engineering works), Non-conductive materials (terahertz penetration), Optical Coherence Tomography, Thermography (thermal tomography), Radar tomography / ground-penetrating radar (STB-Radar X 1000), High-frequency ultrasound, Terahertz methods
- Founded
- 2006-04-24
- Employees
- 5-9
- Industries
- Construction / Structural diagnostics, Industry / Component testing, Medical technology, Aerospace, Engineering / Testing technology, Industry (component testing)
- 01
Inquiry and task analysis
- 02
Selection of the tomographic method (OCT, thermography, radar, HFUS, THtz,
- 03
Measurement on site or in the laboratory
- 04
Evaluation (2D/3D) and condition assessment
- 05
Report and consulting
Measurement Methods & Materials
Optical Coherence Tomography
Interference-based measurement on surfaces and inside components, independent of object color and ambient light, e.g. for assembled catheter connections.
Thermography (thermal tomography)
Visualization of internal structures, e.g. honeycomb structures under the cladding of aircraft wings.
Radar tomography / ground-penetrating radar (STB-Radar X 1000)
Detection of installed materials such as reinforcement layers, cables or heating pipes; measurement results directly on site.
High-frequency ultrasound
Non-destructive material testing with high resolution.
Terahertz methods
Non-ionizing penetration of non-conductive materials for internal structural analysis without damage.
Stimulated Photon Emission Tomography
Imaging with depth resolution in light-scattering media.
Reinforced and prestressed concrete
Material for components, structures and civil engineering works, among other things for radar, reinforcement and prestressing steel location.
Locations
Kriens
CHHeadquarters (since 29.11.2021)
- ASP array (active sensor pixel array, pixel size 1–100 µm, scan line up to 30 mm)
Oberdorf
CHFormer location (2012–2020)
- Materials
- Reinforced and prestressed concrete
- STB-Radar X 1000
Ennetbürgen
CHFormer location (2020–2021)
Buochs
CHFormer location (2006–2012)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microhole detection with OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Component and structure scanning / structural diagnostics (non-destructive measurements onTesting | – | – | – | – | Reinforced and prestressed concrete |
| STB radar measurements on reinforced and prestressed concrete components (2D and 3D evaluation onTesting | – | – | – | – | Reinforced and prestressed concrete |
| OCT: Optical Coherence TomographyTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| THV: Thermography (thermal tomography)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Radar: Radar tomography in various frequency bandsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| HFUS: High-frequency ultrasoundTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| THtz: Terahertz methodsTesting | – | – | – | – | Non-conductive materials |
| SPET: Stimulated photon emission tomographyTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| STED: Stimulated Photon ThinningTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| REE/RKM: Scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopyTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Coating thickness measurementTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ground-penetrating radar measurementsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Geoelectric measurementsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ultrasonic measurement methodsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Reinforcement location / prestressing steel locationTesting | – | – | – | – | Concrete |
| Localization of moisture and void defects in componentsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Localization of thermal bridges and air leaks (blower door)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Leak detectionTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Infrared thermography / reflection thermography / HF-IR methods / TF methodsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Borehole seismics (reflection, refraction)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dynamic probing (ramm core sounding)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cold-light endoscopyTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Localization of rock anchor heads, detection of subsurface erosion, defining the position ofTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tomography consulting and development of solutions (sound, thermography, light)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radar measurement system | STB-Radar X 1000 | – | – | – | Oberdorf, Switzerland |
| Active sensor pixel array (ASP array) | – | – | Pixel size 1 µm to 100 µm, scan line up to 30 mm (300 pixels on 30 mm) | – | Kriens, Switzerland |
Additional services
History
- 2006
Registered on 24.04.2006 in Buochs, Switzerland; share capital CHF 20,000 (formerly Gesellschaft Nival Aletsch Buochs mbH)
- 2012
09.01.2012 relocation of registered office to Oberdorf; renamed EnOp Haus & Energie GmbH; Christian Florin becomes managing director
- 2018
23.05.2018 renamed irscat.ch GmbH; Christian Florin becomes managing director and shareholder; flo-ir (Florin Infrarot) GmbH leaves as shareholder
- 2020
15.01.2020 relocation of registered office to Ennetbürgen
- 2021
29.11.2021 relocation of registered office to Kriens (Gottfried Kellerstrasse 2)