Creaform Releases Version 2.0 of Pipecheck Software for NDT

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Creaform is releasing today version 2.0 of their Pipecheck pipeline integrity
assessment software solution. Pipecheck will be showcased during the 2012
ASNT Fall Conference next week in Orlando, Florida.

Creaform and the Pipecheck Solution for the Oil & Gas Industry

According to Pierre-Hugues Allard, Business Development Manager for NDT:
"this new release will definitely position Pipecheck as an innovative, intuitive
and highly-effective solution for pipeline integrity assessment. Over the past
year and since the introduction of Pipecheck’s Pipeline External Corrosion
Assessment software module, the industry has been realizing the huge
potential of this application over traditional NDT methods. We did not stop
there however, and spend the year improving the Pipeline External Corrosion
module based on actual users’ feedback and requests, in addition to developing
the Pipeline Mechanical Damage module."

What’s New?

Pipeline Mechanical Damage Assessment Software Module

As its name states, this new software module has been specifically developed
for pipeline mechanical damage analysis. It features numerous key
functionalities that increase dent understanding and facilitate decision making.
As for any process involving a Handyscan 3D laser scanner, instant results are
generated on site and directly output in Excel format.

Radius measurement;
Maximum depth measurement using straight edge technique in both directions;
Automatic creation of 2D cross-sections in both directions at maximum depth;
3D and 2D color mapping of damaged area;
Visualization tool to increase dent shape understanding;
Depth-over-diameter ratio;
Multiple dent analysis;
Pipecheck Viewer.

"With the addition of this module, we’ll be addressing another closely-related
and high potential market segment and we are confident to successfully
intensify our penetration in the oil and gas market", continued business
manager Allard. "We have forged an enviable reputation in the oil & gas industry
in 2012, and we are going to build on this momentum and continue on our path
to innovation."

Rugged Field Pack

Companies looking for optimal field performance can turn to the new rugged
Field Pack, including a wireless tablet for real time visualization of the scanned
surfaces. The kit has 3 compatible power sources to choose from: external
battery with charger, 110/220V direct input or car battery.