Global Leader in NDT Technology, VisiConsult – X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbH, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 NDTMA Innovation Award for its groundbreaking innovation, "COMPASS – the X-ray AI Copilot."
The Nondestructive Testing Management Association (NDTMA) proudly announced today that VisiConsult has been named the recipient of the 2025 NDTMA Innovation Award, a distinction given annually to companies that demonstrate creativity and excellence in the application of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) technologies. VisiConsult’s cutting-edge technology, COMPASS, a sophisticated AI-driven copilot for X-ray inspection, stood out for its transformative potential within the industry.
The COMPASS system enhances the quality and speed of X-ray inspections, drastically reducing cycle times and improving inspection outcomes. With AI working alongside human operators, the technology aids in boosting productivity while minimizing stress on operators. Additionally, COMPASS addresses the growing challenge of labor shortages, particularly in industries relying on night shifts and demanding conditions.
The impact of this innovation is evident through tangible results:
- 25% quality improvement
- 60% increased throughput
By leveraging AI, COMPASS enables human operators to focus on what truly matters—making critical decisions, providing judgment when needed, overseeing AI operations, and developing the techniques that guide its decisions. These advancements not only enhance operational efficiency but also reduce the strain on operators in high-pressure environments.
The NDTMA Innovation Award recognizes exceptional achievements in NDT technologies, with a focus on projects that either utilize an existing NDT method in a novel way or create new technologies and techniques. In this case, COMPASS exemplifies a new approach, demonstrating the vast potential of AI in transforming traditional X-ray inspection workflows.
VisiConsult’s achievement comes in the face of stiff competition, with numerous groundbreaking innovations vying for the coveted award. The NDTMA applauded the company’s leadership in the NDT industry and their commitment to developing technologies that address some of the sector’s most pressing challenges.
The award will be officially presented to VisiConsult at the upcoming NDTMA conference on February 20th, where industry leaders and innovators will gather to celebrate achievements in NDT technology.
“Congratulations to VisiConsult and their entire team on being this year’s recipient of the award amidst some very impressive competition!” said an NDTMA representative.
VisiConsult’s win underscores its role as a global leader in developing transformative solutions in the NDT space, and the company’s success with COMPASS is a testament to its ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence.
Reference: https://visiconsult.de/
