The core of the Gekko’s capability lies in its internal architecture. It generally features:
The Gekko combines rugged field survival features with high-speed, parallel hardware processing electronics. Portable Phased Array Ultrasonic Flaw Detector GEKKO gekko phased-array flaw detector
While standard phased array is fast, the Gekko is built for Total Focusing Method (TFM). TFM post-processes data to bring every pixel into sharp focus across the entire scan area. The core of the Gekko’s capability lies in
The device operates on the Capture software platform (and later iterations), designed for ease of use while retaining advanced functionality. TFM post-processes data to bring every pixel into
For decades, conventional ultrasonic flaw detection has been a cornerstone of non-destructive testing (NDT). However, the inherent limitations of single-crystal probes—namely slow scanning speeds and difficulty imaging complex geometries—have often left inspectors with ambiguous signals. Enter the Gekko Phased-Array Flaw Detector. Designed not just as an instrument, but as a mobile inspection ecosystem, the Gekko is changing how engineers visualize integrity in critical assets.
In the oil and gas industry, HIC represents a significant threat to pressure vessels. HIC manifests as "stepwise" cracking—horizontal cracks connected by vertical cracks. Standard PAUT often struggles to visualize the vertical connectors. The Gekko’s TFM modes are particularly suited for this because the volumetric focusing allows the inspector to visualize the entire crack network, distinguishing between laminar indications and the more dangerous stepwise connections.