PRAGMA's PragmaFlex platform.
GelSight and PRAGMA have entered a partnership to provide integrated solutions for the non-destructive testing (NDT) market. The duo will combine GelSight’s tactile sensing technology and PRAGMA’s PragmaFlex instrument platform which is also embedded with the Pragma3D software for in-depth data analysis.
GelSight’s technology utilises 3D imaging to map the surface finish, including defects, of any material at the micron level. By integrating this technology into the PragmaFlex platform, users should be provided with a comprehensive view of all data required to thoroughly inspect parts and surfaces. Finally, the Pragma3D software then allows for data fusion with ultrasound, eddy current scans, optical 3D scans, CAD, and more.
“We are excited about how this new integrated solution will improve fully automated NDT workflows,” said Youssef Benmokhtar, CEO of GelSight. “By combining GelSight tactile sensors with the PragmaFlex platform, users now have access to micrometre-level measurement data that can be fused with data from different modalities for deeper surface inspection and analysis.”
The PragmaFlex platform can support one or two of several NDT modalities, whether that’s ultrasonic testing, phased array ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing, eddy current arrays, or bond testing. PragmaFlex also allows for free-form 3D scanning with data fusion of multiple modalities. Additionally, various inspection processes are also possible, from manual testing to fully automated inspections with robots and cobots.
“Since PRAGMA is committed to 3D, multi-modality, and data fusion, incorporating GelSight’s tactile sensing technology into our ecosystem feels like a natural extension of the PragmaFlex platform,” said François Mainguy, President and CEO of PRAGMA. “NDT requires advanced insights on surface characteristics and by partnering with GelSight, we are offering users incredibly detailed data to help them make more informed decisions.”