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May 02 2024

8tree increases aerospace footprint – dentCHECK tool used in Boeing 787 production.

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8tree’s dentCHECK inspection tool is being utilized at Boeing’s 787 production facility in North Charleston, South Carolina, to help ensure the quality of fuselage sections prior to final assembly.

CONSTANCE, GERMANY & RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, MAY 2, 2024

In collaboration with Boeing, 8tree’s dentCHECK tool, initially developed for and heavily used within the MRO sector for dent-mapping, was adapted by Boeing for use as an initial inspection tool.  Boeing uses the dentCHECK tool to check the 787 fuselage skin for nearly microscopic anomalies in flatness.

dentCHECK usage on B787 fuselage section.

Photo courtesy: Boeing

Arun Chhabra, CEO at 8tree, said: “At 8tree, we continue to address a broad array of surface quality improvements across the aerospace supply-chain, empowering technicians and engineers to efficiently make more informed decisions about airframe integrity.”

The dentCHECK platform is the world’s only handheld-portable, completely wireless 3D scanner tool with integrated AR that is purpose-built for the aviation maintenance industry and recognized by all major aerospace OEMs for use by their respective airline operators. It can also be found integrated into drones and robotic automation cells. Leading Airlines & MROs across the Commercial, Military, Cargo and Business aviation sectors use 8tree’s dentCHECK tool and 8tree’s dentCHECK-as-a-service for mapping aircraft damage and creating detailed SRM-compliant digital damage reports.

With integrated AR, dentCHECK empowers the aircraft technician with instant, actionable measurements while boosting consistency (18x), accuracy (20x), efficiency (90% time-savings), and eliminating human subjectivity, compared to traditional manual inspection methods. dentCHECK delivers precision measurements ‘as simple as taking a photo’, and enhances safety through an improved understanding of airframe reliability.

Learn how dozens of airlines/MROs are using dentCHECK by reading our customer testimonials.

 

 

About 8tree

8tree tools, technology and services boost your production quality with precision 3D measurement that is as simple as taking a photo.
With built-in AR, 8tree’s tools empower operators of every skill-level to achieve accurate, consistent, and actionable inspection results within seconds.

For more information, visit 8-tree.com.
For recent news follow 8tree on LinkedIn.

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Oct 27 2023

8tree’s Calibration Laboratory achieves ISO 17025 Accreditation from Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS)

By fastCHECK, Newsroom, Press

CONSTANCE, GERMANY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 

 

8tree ISO17025 Accreditation

ISO17025 Certificate

8tree, a global leader in 3D surface inspection tools, is proud to announce that its calibration laboratory based in Constance, Germany has been accredited according to ISO 17025 by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), the accreditation body of the Federal Republic of Germany, with the accreditation number D-K-21981-01-00.  

This significant achievement underscores 8tree’s unwavering commitment to quality and precision measurements. 

The ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is a testament to a laboratory’s technical competence and ability to produce precise and accurate test and calibration data. It sets the gold standard for calibration and testing laboratories  worldwide, ensuring that they adhere to the highest quality benchmarks. 

“We are proud to achieve this accreditation from DAkkS, which is a testament to our continuous pursuit of excellence and quality,” said Arun Chhabra, CEO of 8tree. “This recognition further solidifies our position as a trusted partner for our customers, ensuring that our products and services are of the highest caliber, and that we continue to exceed customer expectations.” 

What does ISO 17025 Accreditation Mean? 

  • It signifies that the laboratory technically operates with high accuracy, reliability, and consistency. 
  • It ensures that the laboratory has a robust quality management system in place, and  an external body regularly audits its operations.
  • The laboratory’s results are internationally recognized, paving the way for even more global business opportunities. 

Benefits of ISO 17025 Accreditation: 

  • Enhanced Credibility: Clients and partners can trust the results produced by the laboratory. 
  • Operational Excellence: Streamlined processes lead to reduced errors and increased efficiency. 
  • Global Recognition: The laboratory’s results are accepted and recognized worldwide. 
  • Continuous Improvement: Regular audits ensure that the laboratory is always improving its processes and methodologies. 

To access ‘ ‘8tree’s accreditation on the website of the Accreditation body, please visit https://www.dakks.de/en/accredited-body.html?id=D-K-21981-01-00. 

About 8tree 

8tree tools, technology and services boost your production quality with precision 3D measurement that is as simple as taking a photo.
With built-in AR, 8tree’s tools empower operators of every skill-level to achieve accurate, consistent, and actionable inspection results within seconds.   

For more information, visit 8-tree.com. 
For recent news follow 8tree on LinkedIn.

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Apr 06 2021

8tree’s Research & Development Center in Germany is now ISO9001 certified

By dentCHECK, fastCHECK, Newsroom, Press, waveCHECK

“Every crisis presents an opportunity. Although the aviation sector – one of 8tree’s core markets – was adversely impacted by the COVID-19, our intention was to emerge stronger coming out of the crisis. The ISO9001 certification sends a clear message to our customers and stakeholders saying ‘8tree is still here – stronger than ever,’” says Erik Klaas, 8tree’s CTO.

8tree performs R&D, product design and manufacturing in Constance, Germany. ISO9001 certification for this site took effect on March 19th 2021.

“Alongside the adoption of 8tree’s products by major OEMs, airlines and MROs like Airbus, Delta, SIAEC and Lufthansa Technik, the independent ISO9001 certification marks another significant milestone for us. The certification emphasizes that 8tree’s products are developed and manufactured under highest quality standards,” says Arun Chhabra, 8tree’s CEO.

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Erik Klaas, CTO, 8tree and Pia Böttcher, VP Operations, 8tree with the ISO9001 certificate.

Erik Klaas, CTO, 8tree and Pia Böttcher, VP Operations, 8tree with the ISO9001 certificate.