Post on 29-Jan-2016
Imagination at work
Enhanced inspection via real-time collaborationMichael DomkeProduct Line ManagerGE Inspection Technologies
A4A 2015
Industrial Internet
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How does the industrial internet apply to Inspection?
Today’s industry calls for better decisions, faster
Growing regulations
Tighter compliance standards
Limited number of experts
Complex inspections
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GREATER ACCURACY
LESS DOWNTIME
IMPROVED EFFICIENCY
What if you could participate in live NDT and visual inspections anywhere in the world?
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Or communicate with your inspectors during an asset inspection to help guide them?
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What is the value of having more eyes on important inspections, or making decisions in real-time?
Today the industrial internet makes this possible for the NDT and Inspection industry
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InspectionWorks
Connect with experts – anywhere, anytime
Improves ProductivityInstant communication allows you to troubleshoot issues on the spot
Increase Asset UptimeInspectors can make fast, real-time decisions to get assets back up and running
Control Operating CostsA virtual training tool accelerates on-the-job learning and extends the reach of inspection experts around the world, reducing travel and resource costs
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Mentor Visual iQ
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HQ LIVE VIDEOHigh quality live video streaming direct from your Visual iQ to our
web based application
TELESTRATIONRemotely pinpoint areas of interest
drawing over the live video stream
EMAIL INVITESend email invitation from Visual iQ device to your remote expert
SECURED/ENCRYPTEDAll communications encrypted, secured and 3rd party cloud
hosted (AWS)
FREEZE FRAMEFreeze frame controls
to send over high quality image to remote expert
ADAPTIVE BANDWIDTHSystem automatically
adjusts video stream based on available
bandwidth
TEXT CHAT2-way text chat communication
between Inspector and Expert
WEB BASED APPWeb browser based
application, meaning no software install necessary (expert)
1:1 COLLABORATION1 to 1 collaboration,
allowing for one remote expert in a session at a time
Greater expertise and improved probability of detection• Get critical equipment back up and
running sooner• Immediately get expert eyes on a
problem in a remote area, and collaborate for a second opinion
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What is an hour of
uptime worth to your critical assets?
Improve productivity and efficiency• Shorten planned maintenance downtime• Faster inspections and fewer delays in
large, complex inspection jobs
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How much time and
money could you save by shortening
planned maintenance
work?
Address the critical shortage of skilled inspectorsOn-the-job training and an expert second opinion for trainees
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How long does it take to bring a new field
inspector up to speed?
Cost reduction and greater productivityReduce travel costs for inspectors and experts, put eyes on inspections immediately when the clock is ticking
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Do you ever need expert eyes on a remote
inspection unexpectedly, or on a short
timeline?
Safety Minimize inspector exposure in confined spaces, high
temperature or security-critical environments
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Can you put a price tag on
inspector safety or risk reduction?
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Live Demonstration