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High-precision Surface Inspection

waveCHECK is a handheld-portable 3D-inspection tool for inspecting wind turbine blades in manufacturing and operation. Its efficient detection of surface defects and instant visual feedback revolutionize surface inspection.

Applications:
  • Waves and Wrinkles
  • Steps between core material panels and/or pre-fabricated components
  • Gaps between core material panels during lay-up
  • Flaws in paint/top coat
  • Chamfers, e.g. of bond line edges
  • Rain Erosion
  • Any other surface damage that is reflected in the surface topology/topography

 

ISO 17025
Accredited
Laboratory

  • Gold standard for calibration
  • Consistent precision of measurement results
  • Traceable to national reference standards

Surface analysis with zero post-processing

waveCHECK’s powerful detection and instant analysis revolutionize blade inspection. The user-centric design allows for quick deployment in existing workflows: 1-Button Operation, zero Post-Processing.

White paper: inspection technologies

Learn more about the possibilities and limitations of different
inspection methods in the quality control of
wind turbine rotor blades.

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Brochure

Learn more about precision wrinkle
analysis with real-time instant
visual feedback.

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Market-proven waviness analysis with instant visual feedback

waveCHECK is a first-of-its-kind solution for end-to-end digital analysis of composite waviness. It empowers manufacturing teams to quantify composite waviness with unprecedented precision and repeatability.

Detects & displays:
  • Positive, Negative and Step waves & wrinkles
  • Highest point; shortest distance to edge, in main fiber direction
  • Aspect ratio
  • Angle of wave with respect to main fiber direction
  • Works on carbon fiber and glass fiber surfaces

 

What to expect from waveCHECK?

  • Industry-leading Repeatability & Accuracy
  • No Subjectivity – Take out the Guess Work!
  • Sets the Benchmark for Gage R&R Scores
  • Far Exceeds Quality of Traditional Methods (e.g. comb-gauge)
  • Enjoy the Simplicity of a Camera & the Accuracy of a Scientific Instrument

How can we help you?

We can’t wait to hear from you! We look forward to exploring how 8tree’s technology can facilitate your inspection requirements. Make sure to sign up for our Mailing List and follow 8tree on LinkedIn to learn more about our latest developments.

Johannes Georg Leib
Program Manager Wind, 8tree

PresswaveCHECK
25. September 2023

8tree partners with leading Research Consortium to enhance automated Wind Blade Quality Inspection with waveCHECK®

Partnering with the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems (IWES), 8tree aims to revolutionize wind blade quality inspection through next-level digitalization and automation.  CONSTANCE, GERMANY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023   8tree, a…
Inspection of Wind Turbine Rotor Blade with waveCHECKInsightsNewsroomPresswaveCHECK
26. August 2021

8tree Contracts DNV to Certify waveCHECK™

waveCHECK – 8tree’s latest innovation for rotor blade inspection in the wind industry gets certified according to DNVs standard for wind turbine rotor blades (DNVGL-ST-0376). This press release was published…
InsightswaveCHECK
13. August 2021

Surface Inspection Technologies for Wind Turbine Rotor Blades – White Paper

Quality control of wind turbine rotor blades is complex and requires consideration of various aspects. Different inspection technologies are available. However, not every inspection technology is equally suitable for all…