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News Release from: GE Inspection Technologies | Subject: Everest XLG3 VideoProbe
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 November 2006
Video probe offers enhanced image
quality
GE Inspection Technologies, a leader in technology-driven inspection solutions that deliver customer productivity, quality and safety, has launched the new Everest XLG3 VideoProbe system.
GE Inspection Technologies, a leader in technology-driven inspection solutions that deliver customer productivity, quality and safety, has launched the new Everest XLG3 VideoProbe system The Everest XLG3 system is a video borescope that offers a new way of enhancing inspection productivity
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 1 Jan 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new Everest XLG3 VideoProbe, from GE Inspection Technologies, offers the capability and versatility to allow fast and reliable internal visual inspection to boost productivity.
Identification of signs of wear or damage
The Everest XLG3 VideoProbe, from GE Inspection Technologies, offers the capability and versatility to allow fast and accurate identification of signs of wear or damage.
Advanced features include improved image quality, QuickChange probes that quickly reconfigure probe diameter and length, real-time data management and network connectivity for collaboration during live inspections.
From aerospace engines to small pipes and even in large cavities, the Everest XLG3 VideoProbe system illuminates challenging inspections with twice the light output as previous generation VideoProbe systems to deliver sharp, clear images for quicker defect identification.
With improved lenses, advanced digital-signal processing and an extra bright, high resolution LCD screen, the Everest XLG3 system delivers high quality images directly to the hand piece.
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In addition, compact interchangeable QuickChange probes allow users to quickly reconfigure probe diameter and length at the handpiece.
Probes are available in a wide selection of lengths and diameters, with a full range of optical tips and measurement capabilities.
Probes are built for increased durability and feature a titanium head that is eight times stronger than older designs.
Said Tom Karpen, Engineering Manager for GE Inspection Technologies, "The XLG3 model was built with durability in mind.
" The Everest XLG3 system also allows inspectors to store inspection data in real time on an on-board DVD/CD drive, as well as providing a real-time connection to the Internet to send reports via email, for collaboration with remote experts to ensure fast, accurate decision-making.
The optional keyboard can be used to integrate text and graphics onto any live, frozen or recalled image to identify and enhance reports.
Responding to customer requests for increased efficiency and portability, the Everest XLG3 system allows users to move freely.
"Just take the VideoProbe system out of its case, carry it around and use the system as a portable workstation," said Ed Hubben, Product Manager for the XLG3 system.
The attachable, integrated battery and the unit's smaller, lighter size greatly enhance portability.
Constructed from lightweight aluminum with chemical resistant bumpers, the Everest XLG3 base unit safely travels to any remote location.
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