EWI specializes in improving quality through process automation and inspection techniques, utilizing three technology centers in the U.S. Their next-generation quality systems and nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods reduce risks and enhance productivity, offering efficient alternatives to traditional testing. EWI's innovations include CT imaging for weld assessments and advanced x-ray inspection for electronic devices, providing manufacturers with improved quality control solutions.

1. Quality can be improved with little to no downtime with EWI’s unique capabilities and expertise in
process automation and analysis of examination data. EWI develops innovative next-generation
quality solutions at our three technology centers in Loveland, CO, Columbus, OH, and Buffalo, NY.
To learn more, contact Shaun Freed at sfreed@ewi.org.
Ensure
first-time quality
Use NDE for fast
inspection of parts
before they are put
into use
Meet quality
standards
Achieve quality
requirements for existing
standards through high
resolution process monitoring
and inline inspection
techniques
Reduce
redundant welding
Verify weld quality
allowing improvements in
product design
Improve
product safety
Provide assurances
that all welds meet
defined geometry
and quality
standardsReduce
warranty claims
Achieve consistently
high levels of
measured quality
Reduce work
in process
Eliminate the
need for product
teardowns with high
resolution weld quality
assessment
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Today’s products require thousands of separate joints, typically made with very short cycle
times. Because quality assurance is paramount, the production process has always included
extensive destructive testing and redundant welding. Next-generation quality systems and
nondestructive evaluation (NDE) techniques offer alternative methods that are
more efficient for assuring product performance, quality, and reliability.
Reduce Risk and Boost Productivity
Through Advanced Quality Systems
EWI can provide advisory, development, and implementation services
for applying NDE and other next-generation quality systems to minimize
risk and maximize customer satisfaction.
BENEFITS OF
NEXT GENERATION
QUALITY SYSTEMS
Facilitate root-
cause analysis
Understand the
cause of a failure to
predict and prevent
future failures
CT Imaging for Weld Quality Assessments
Computed tomography (CT) imaging allows a detailed
interpretation of weld morphology, and has been used to examine
the occurance and location of instabilities (expulsion events)
on automotive sensor components. EWI now has CT imaging
capability and has applied it to assessments of resistance
projection weld quality.
Advanced X-Ray Inspection for Electronic Devices
Bak USA, a manufacturer of mobile computers, was looking for
an NDE solution that could detect a range of common assembly
issues of their rugged Seal tablets. EWI tested and analyzed
several alternative technologies and found the NDE technique
that helped Bak USA identify more effective failure analysis
techniques and improve quality control.