Boeing employee using the dentCHECK system by 8tree
Boeing has adapted 8tree’s dentCHECK tool to utilise the solution in initial inspection processes. The 3D surface inspection systems developer designed the platform for dent mapping within the MRO sector. Instead, Boeing uses the tool to check the 787 fuselage skin for “nearly microscopic anomalies in flatness.”
“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,” said Arun Chhabra, CEO at 8tree.
The dentCHECK is a portable, wireless, handheld 3D scanning tool with integrated augmented reality (AR) technology. 8tree purpose-built the solution for the aviation maintenance industry (including the commercial, military, cargo, and business sectors), with all major aerospace OEM's respective airlines utilising the tool. Both the dentCHECK tool and dentCHECK-as-a-service solutions are used for mapping aircraft damage and creating detailed SRM-compliant digital damage reports.
Using its AR features, dentCHECK provides the user with instant, actionable measurements. Eliminating human subjectivity, dentCHECK can allegedly improve accuracy levels by 20x, consistency by 18x, and efficiency by 90%.
8tree says that obtaining precision measurements is “as simple as taking a photo.” Additionally, safety levels are improved with a deeper understanding of airframe reliability.