Creaform Releases Version 1.1 of Pipecheck Software for Pipeline Damage Assessment

Creaform, leader in portable 3D measurement technologies, today releases
version 1.1 of its Pipecheck software module for pipeline external corrosion
analysis. With this new release, Creaform sets a new standard of quality and
ease-of-use when it comes to pipeline inspection and non destructive testing
(NDT).

Pipecheck

Pipecheck's pipeline external corrosion module offers very fast, efficient and
streamlined data processing that actually generates instant, on-site results.
Data are presented in a complete Excel report, and show increased accuracy and
repeatability compared to traditional measurement methods such as pit gauge,
ultrasonic (UT) probes and single-line lasers.

New interaction rule that increases the number of corrosion cases that can be
processed ("Fit to Shape", Perfect rule for "L"-shaped defect, Feature limits that
follow the shape of the defect). Interaction criteria match the feature shape.

Merge of Scan Files: makes it possible to use two scanners working in a same
positioning model and merge scan data so that the complete part can be
analyzed. This increases productivity by reducing acquisition and calculation
times and also increases accuracy over long pipe segments.

Force to Corroded Area: this functionality provides high flexibility to define
corrosion pattern. In a few clicks, an experienced user can actually prevent the
virtual pit gauge functionality from using some particular points.

Virtual Pit Gauge: this feature has been enhanced with interactive operation
messages providing instant feedback to operator about the software
configurations. Critical areas are automatically identified in the 2D view.
"The very first release of Pipecheck has been very well received by the oil & gas
community last fall, and it was a strong motivation for us to push further and
improve it, said product manager Jérôme-Alexandre Lavoie. For Pipecheck 1.1,
we based some of our work on the feedback from the industry to actually fine-
tune existing functionalities and develop new features that meet the specific
needs of pipeline operators and service companies even more closely. Making it
more easy-to-use and learn was also a major point."

About Creaform

Creaform develops, manufactures and sells 3D portable measurement
technologies and specializes in 3D engineering services. The company offers
innovative solutions that cover the entire range of 3D applications, including 3D
scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product
development and simulation. Its products and services are intended for
industries such as the automotive, aerospace, consumer products, heavy
industries, health care, manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation and research
& education.

Creaform has developed and sells the Handyscan 3D portable, self-positioning
3D scanners, along with the HandyPROBE optical portable CMM and the
MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM scanners. The company also offers an intuitive
photogrammetry device: the MaxSHOT 3D optical coordinate measuring system.

The company employs more than 300 people worldwide, and has offices in
Lévis, Montréal, the United States, France, Germany, China, India and Japan. The
company's head office and Quebec-based offices are 9001 : 2008 ISO certified.