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8tree introduces dentCHECK2 handheld aircraft inspection device

8tree introduces dentCHECK2 handheld aircraft inspection device.
The dentCHECK platform has been recognized by all major aerospace OEMs, including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, and Embraer.

The dentCHECK2 platform has been designed around the company’s successfully established measurement engine, with a focus on simplicity, usability, and efficiency.

8tree, a leading provider of precision 3D measurement solutions for the aviation industry, has unveiled the next-generation version of its popular dent-mapping tool, dentCHECK2. The announcement was made at the MRO Americas conference in Atlanta, USA. Over the past decade, 8tree’s dentCHECK has established itself as the world’s only handheld-portable, completely wireless 3D scanner tool with integrated augmented reality (AR) that is purpose-built for the aviation maintenance industry. With over 150 systems deployed globally among more than 4-dozen customers, the next-generation dentCHECK2 is expected to take the industry by storm.

The dentCHECK2 platform has been designed around the company’s successfully established measurement engine, with a focus on simplicity, usability, and efficiency. With a significantly more compact form-factor, lighter weight, built-in LTE connectivity, zero setup time, and a streamlined user experience, the new tool is set to deliver instantly actionable precision 3D measurements within seconds, at the push of a single button.

The dentCHECK platform has been recognized by all major aerospace OEMs, including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, and Embraer. It can also be found integrated into drones and robotic automation cells. Leading airlines and MROs across the commercial, military, cargo, and business aviation sectors use 8tree’s dentCHECK tool and dentCHECK-as-a-service for mapping aircraft damage and creating detailed SRM-compliant digital damage reports.

“Everything we do at 8tree is shaped by insights from our customers – the world’s leading MROs, Airlines and OEMs; our next-gen dentCHECK offering is no exception”, said Arun Chhabra, CEO, 8tree. “By redesigning the tool around our successfully established measurement engine, we continue to build on our core principals of simplicity, usability and efficiency. This enables us to deliver instantly actionable precision 3D measurements within seconds, at the push of a single button.  Some of the numerous improvements include significantly more compact form-factor, lighter weight, built-in LTE connectivity, zero setup time and a streamlined UX.  Stop by booth #4745 at MRO Americas to get a hands-on demonstration of dentCHECK2”, he further added.

From spot-checks, to hail-damage assessment, to nose-to-tail inspections during lease returns/redeliveries, dentCHECK empowers operators to assess airframe damage up to 90% faster and with 35x greater measurement accuracy and consistency than traditional methods. This has a direct impact on reducing turn-around-times and boosts operational efficiency. dentCHECK enhances safety through an improved understanding of airframe reliability.

With built-in AR, 8tree’s tools empower operators of every skill-level to achieve accurate, consistent, and actionable inspection results within seconds. To learn more about how dozens of airlines/MROs are using dentCHECK, visit the company’s website and read its customer testimonials.

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Overall, the new dentCHECK2 promises to take dent-mapping to the next level by delivering faster, more precise, and more consistent results. With the aviation industry under constant pressure to reduce costs and improve efficiency, tools like dentCHECK2 are set to become an essential part of the maintenance and repair process.