Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has partnered with DroneQ Robotics to provide global Intertek(AURS) to ports, industry and offshore energy.
With decades of combined experience and expertise in surveying, inspection and testing, Intertek and DroneQ Robotics deliver digital asset integrity management services that help ensure safe operations.
Inspections, surveys, tests and other technical services that are required at heights, underwater or in otherwise risky, inaccessible or unsafe conditions, are best suited for unmanned robotics such as remotely operated vehicles and drones. These specialised devices help keep personnel safe, as well as being cost-effective, saving time and collecting extensive and detailed data.
AURS is a global service solution that encompasses advanced robotics technology, artificial intelligence and data science to deliver high-quality actionable data in accordance with Intertek’s and DroneQ Robotics’ data quality requirements and customer requirements. From subsea robots that identify potential underwater hazards and perform corrosion mapping, to drones that inspect welds and carry out non-destructive testing in high and confined spaces, advancements in robotics have produced faster and more accurate data capture associated with large structures such as offshore windfarms, oil drilling rigs, and pipelines. Owners and operators utilise this data to assess the condition of their valuable assets and ensure continued safe operation.
Andrew Jackson, Intertek Industry Services Global Technical Director, commented: “The safety of our personnel is paramount while we help our clients to understand the condition of their assets in hazardous environments. Using advanced unmanned robotics to access these environments safely means that our clients can reduce potential downtime and optimise their operations. We are delighted to be working so closely with DroneQ Robotics, as its vast experience complements our capabilities and provides us with a reliable partner. The technologies we use together are exciting and state-of-the art.”
Learn more: www.intertek.com/aurs
