Sonotron NDT Recognized for Delivering Value in Ultrasonic Test Equipment

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Based on its recent research on the ultrasonic test equipment market, Frost &
Sullivan presents Sonotron NDT with the 2012 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for
Product Differentiation Excellence. In a concentrated market dominated by
standardized products with minimum difference in functionality between
competitor offerings, Sonotron NDT has displayed true product differentiation
excellence.

"Recognized in the industry as a truly customer-centric company, Sonotron
NDT's mission statement is centred on providing unmatched value-add to its
customers," said Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Nikhil Jain. "With best-in-
breed products in terms of signal-to-noise ratio, and simplicity in operation
and results interpretation, the company is a true leader in addressing customer
needs."

The company’s ISONIC utPod has been labelled as the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of
ultrasonic testing. The device combines the functionality of a flaw detector, A-
scan thickness gauge, corrosion gauge, and a comprehensive data logger into
one powerful, high performance instrument.

"Launched in March 2011, the ISONIC utPod has gained rapid acceptance in the
ultrasonic test equipment market," observed Jain. "Multi-functionality coupled
with miniature dimensions and lightweight make the ISONIC utPod truly an
ultra-portable piece of ultrasonic test equipment."

As just a 400-gram unit, the ISONIC utPod is the smallest portable ultrasonic
test equipment in the market. It possesses a USB interface and is the first plug-
&-playable ultrasonic testing device. Freely distributed PC application software,
downloadable from company’s website, enables remote operation of the
instrument, data exchange and automatic creating of the inspection reports in
popular MS Word ® / MS Excel ® / PDF formats. Additionally, the ISONIC utPod,
like all other Sonotron NDT portable instruments, delivers an intuitive user
interface on a high definition touch screen, augmenting the product’s ease-of-
use.

The ISONIC utPod comes in an IP 67 rugged plastic case, enabling the reliable
operation of the product in the harshest of conditions common in on-site
applications. As in all other products of Sonotron NDT ISONIC utPod also brings
superior ultrasonic pulsing and receiving performance through digitally
controlled analogue electronics. Such digital architecture allows continued
improvement of the instruments already in operation by equipping it with
additional functions and features required for NDT practice – Sonotron NDT
provides lifetime free of charge software and firmware upgrade for every ISONIC
utPod and all other instruments through downloading latest upgrade files from
company’s web site followed by fulfillment of simple automatic upgrade
procedure.

An important aspect of Sonotron NDT’s customer-driven approach to product
development is customization. For instance, the ISONIC utPod can be purchased
with optional adapters called Goose Neck and Arm Fixture. The Goose Neck
adapter allows positioning of the instrument on any surface to optimize viewing
angle. This also leaves both hands free, giving greater flexibility to the operator
to manipulate probes.

Sonotron NDT’s portable phased array ultrasonic flaw detectors, the ISONIC
2009 and ISONIC 2010, too are extremely useful for advanced ultrasonic
examinations. These instruments are based on Sonotron NDT’s pioneering
true-to-geometry-imaging (TTGI) technology, which combined with phased
array modality, enables representing the actual coverage of objects with simple
and complex geometries and providing live 2D and 3D imaging of defects un
their actual positions in real time whilst scanning. The most significant
advantage of TTGI technology is simplification in the interpretation of ultrasonic
phased array inspection results. Hence, non-UT professionals, such as welding,
material, and mechanical engineers, manufacturing and maintenance staff can
understand the implications of the results that in turn shortens the "inspection–
finding imperfection – repair" cycle extremely.

2.4 kg ISONIC 2010 carrying 32-channel fully parallel architecture phased array
electronics and one or two independent conventional channels, position
encoder port, ability of performing TTGI technology based phased array, TOFD
and other inspections with 100% raw data recording is recognized as smartest,
lightest and smallest phased array ultrasonic flaw detector.

In recognition of the unique value proposition Sonotron NDT offers to
customers, such as ease-of-use, competitive price, and enhanced functionality,
Frost and Sullivan is proud to present the company with the 2012 Global Frost &
Sullivan Award for Product Differentiation Excellence in ultrasonic test
equipment.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has
developed a product with unique features/functionality as well as high quality
for customers with complex needs. The award lauds the degree of the products
customization and the fit for evolving market trends, which ultimately results in
a strong brand perception of the product as being unique.

Frost & Sullivan's Best Practices Awards recognize companies in a variety of
regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and
superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation,
customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts
compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth
interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research in order to identify best
practices in the industry.

About Sonotron NDT

Headquartered in Israel, Sonotron NDT was founded in 1993 and has a strong
global presence. It has consistently delivered top-of-the-line products used for
multiple applications across a wide range of industries including aerospace, oil,
gas & petrochemical, power generation, military and nuclear among others.
Sonotron NDT consistently expands its product portfolio demonstrating
excellent capabilities to respond to market needs, striving to offer the best
solution at the right price and in a timely manner. Company’s product line has
become synonymous with reliability and great value for money representing full
range of ultrasonic NDT equipment from simplest ultra-portable flaw detector
and thickness gauge to multi-channel platforms for high speed automatic
inspection and all modalities – conventional, TOFD, phased array, guided waves,
etc.