Yes. The EDECAM is robustly designed and intended for long-term use in harsh industrial environments. By dispensing with wear parts such as mechanical shutters (shutterless technology) it is particularly durable and low-maintenance.
Yes – DisplayImg Elements is easy to use, versatile and ideal for use in teaching, research or entry into active thermography.
With DisplayImg Automation or the DisplayImg SDK/API, thermography inspections can be completely integrated into existing control and automation systems – including IO, triggering and cycle control.
Yes – with DisplayImg Core / API / SDK developers can integrate the thermography algorithms and camera functions directly into their own software projects or PLC controls.
Yes – the “Crack Detection” toolbox automatically and reliably detects cracks and surface defects. It is tailored to industrial applications and can be integrated into DisplayImg Professional.
The DisplayImg platform offers modules specially adapted for active thermography – from the entry-level solution “Elements” to professional automation with “Automation”. Ideal for laboratory, development and series testing.
Thanks to optimised macro optics, the EDECAM offers a spatial resolution of up to 30 µm at an object distance of only 10 cm – ideal for detecting the finest cracks or delaminations. The outstanding thermal sensitivity (NETD) of 30 mK also enables excellent defect detection.
Depending on the material, laser and test setup, depth ranges from a few tenths of a millimetre to several millimetres can be realistically detected.
Typical defects are cracks, pores, bonding defects and insufficient penetration.
The camera is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet interface (GigE Vision) and is fully GenICam compatible. It supports trigger and sync-out functions, allowing it to be easily integrated into complex test or multi-camera systems – including real-time data processing and synchronization.
The EDECAM achieves a high frame rate of 120 fps at full VGA resolution (640 × 480 px) – compared to typical 30 fps for standard cameras. This enables more precise inspections, especially for moving objects or time-critical inspections.
The EDECAM is an infrared camera for active thermography developed by edevis itself. It was created out of the need for powerful, industrial-grade and at the same time affordable cameras – because standard solutions often do not meet the requirements of non-destructive testing.
Yes – through scanner solutions or robot integration, LTvis can be easily integrated into automated production environments.
Yes – thanks to the shared software platform several thermography modules can be flexibly combined.
Diode lasers generate a wide, homogeneous heating – ideal for large or uniform test areas. Fibre lasers deliver focused energy for high-resolution, deeper inspections.
Cracks, delaminations, voids, porosity, grinding burn, bonding defects and more – depending on the choice of laser also at different depths.
Yes, our inspectors are certified according to EN ISO 9712 (formerly EN 473). We work according to recognised standards of non-destructive testing and use state-of-the-art automated and manual testing technology.
Our inspections are non-destructive, fast, image-based and require no special sample preparation. They allow comprehensive defect analysis without interrupting production – ideal for series testing, quality assurance and research & development.
First we discuss your requirements and choose the appropriate method. This is followed by a feasibility study or preliminary investigation and, if necessary, a small series test. You will receive a detailed test report – if desired, we also carry out tests directly on your premises.
We test, among others, aircraft and helicopter components, monocoques, CFRP/GFRP structures, bicycle frames, attachments as well as metallic cast parts and welded joints. By combining various thermography methods, complex and coated geometries can also be tested.
Our test lab offers a wide range of active thermography methods: optical lock-in thermography (OTvis), pulse thermography (PTvis), induction thermography (ITvis), ultrasonic thermography (UTvis), as well as laser and passive thermography. These non-destructive testing methods enable fast, cost-efficient analysis of components, materials and workpieces.
Yes. UTvis can be integrated into handling machines or robot cells and is often used for series testing. The control is via established interfaces (e.g. PROFINET, OPC UA).
UTvis uses mechanical energy (ultrasound) instead of light or laser. The great advantage: The method is defect-selective – i.e. only defective areas respond thermally. UTvis is therefore particularly suitable for crack testing in materials with difficult surfaces or complex geometries.
UTvis is particularly suitable for detecting cracks, delaminations, bonding errors and interface disturbances – especially where conventional visual or eddy current tests fail. Fine defects in both metallic and non-metallic materials are also reliably detected.
Yes, the ultrasound is mechanically coupled into the test object via a contact transducer – ideally with a coupling layer (e.g. coupling paste or foil) to ensure an optimal acoustic connection.
The penetration depth depends on the material, frequency and type of defect. Typically, defects can be detected in the range of a few millimetres to several centimetres – significantly deeper than with optical excitation.
The evaluation is carried out automatically via the edevis software DisplayIMG, which enables an OK/NOK classification, visualisation and standard-compliant documentation of the test results – for example for safety-critical components or series approvals.
Yes – thanks to high-precision laser excitation combined with phase image analysis, even subtle subsurface defects can be made visible, regardless of surface condition or reflection.
Yes, the LThead is fully PLC- and robot-integrable. Thanks to industrial interfaces such as PROFINET, OPC UA and TCP/IP the system can be seamlessly integrated into existing automation solutions.
The measurement is usually carried out in less than a second – ideal for integration into fast production lines. The evaluation and OK/NOK classification are carried out automatically and inline.
The LThead is specially optimised for testing electrical and structural welded joints – in particular cell connectors in EV batteries as well as seams on aluminium, copper or steel components. Complex geometries can also be reliably inspected.
Interpreting the data requires expert knowledge – especially with complex structures. edevis relies on powerful software solutions with algorithms for automated evaluation. This allows relevant defects to be efficiently identified and documented.
Active thermography is particularly useful when defects such as cracks, delaminations or adhesive problems beneath the surface need to be detected. It is ideal for non-destructive testing of components in which natural temperature differences are insufficient or not present.
In passive thermography only the natural surface temperature of an object is measured – without any external energy input. Active thermography, on the other hand, specifically stimulates the test object with heat or energy to make hidden defects inside visible. It is therefore much more informative for industrial inspection tasks.
The penetration depth depends on the material, thermal conductivity and the excitation used. As a rule, defects up to several millimetres deep can be reliably detected. For greater depths a specially adapted testing configuration may be required.
The method is versatile: from metals, ceramics and plastics to fibre-reinforced composite materials. Depending on the material, different methods (e.g. pulse, lock-in or induction thermography) are used, which are individually adapted by edevis.
From Stuttgart main station or airport you can reach us comfortably by S-Bahn line S2 or S3 to the Oberaichen stop. From there it is only a few minutes' walk to our office.
Yes, in Leinfelden-Echterdingen and the surrounding area you will find a variety of hotels in different price categories. On request we will be happy to send you a list of recommendations near our location.
Pulse thermography with PTvis is extremely fast and provides meaningful results within seconds. Phase evaluation ensures a robust, disturbance-insensitive analysis – even on uneven surfaces. Material properties such as layer thickness or thermal conductivity can also be quantitatively determined.
Yes, visitor parking is available directly in front of our company building at Wilhelm-Haas-Straße 2. If these are occupied we will be happy to help you – just ask us.
PTvis uses individual short thermal impulses for rapid inspection – ideal for surface and layer analyses. OTvis, on the other hand, is based on continuously modulated light and provides depth-sensitive phase images. UTvis (ultrasound), LTvis (laser) and ITvis (induction) each use other excitation methods for special inspection tasks. The systems can also be combined as required.
Yes, please register your visit in advance via our contact form or by phone. This ensures that the appropriate contact person is available for you and sufficient time can be planned.
Yes – PTvis is fully automatable. It can be integrated, for example, into painting lines, coating systems or test cells. Triggering, image acquisition, evaluation and result transfer take place automatically, documented and reproducibly – perfect for series testing or 100% inspections.
PTvis is excellent for testing thin layers such as paints, coatings or composite layers. Porosity, corrosion under coatings or delaminations in CFRP/GFRP components can also be reliably detected – ideal for aviation, automotive, wood processing and research.
PTvis is based on pulse thermography: A high-power flash lamp heats the surface of the test specimen within a few milliseconds. The heat spreads into the material – defects, layer differences or inclusions influence the cooling behaviour. An IR camera records these changes and the DisplayImg software calculates phase and amplitude images from them.
Yes – OTvis is fully inline capable. It can be integrated into robot cells, inspection stations or flow production lines. Triggering, image acquisition, evaluation and result handover are automatic and reproducible – ideal for series production or 100% inspections.
OTvis is based on lock-in thermography with continuous light modulation. In comparison: PTvis uses short flash pulses for rapid surface analysis, UTvis works with ultrasound for crack testing, LTvis with laser for precise point tests and ITvis with induction for metallic workpieces. OTvis is particularly suitable when large-area, depth-sensitive inspections are required.
OTvis is ideal for fibre composite materials such as CFRP or GFRP, for adhesive joints, weld seams and textured surfaces. Large, complex areas – for example aerospace components, rotor blades or vehicle components – can also be inspected efficiently and without contact.
The achievable inspection depth depends on the material, thermal conductivity and excitation frequency. In practice, defects in the range of a few millimetres deep can be reliably detected – even under top layers or coatings.
Lock-in thermography uses a modulated, periodic thermal excitation – in contrast to the one-time heating in conventional thermography. The subsequent phase-based evaluation makes even weak signals from deep-seated defects clearly visible – and disturbances such as uneven heating or surface condition are largely suppressed.
The system is fully controlled via DisplayIMG from edevis. The software enables calibration, synchronization, live analysis and automatic generation of test reports – all in one tool.
The LTCam is versatile: as a laboratory solution, on mobile test units or as a fixed component in automated robot cells. It has mounting plates for robotics and a transport-friendly housing with carrying handles.
In contrast to conventional flash or lock-in systems, the LTCam generates a moving, focused laser line. This enables a significantly higher inspection speed (up to 2 m²/h), a greater inspection depth and contactless detection of even the smallest defects – even on hard-to-reach geometries.
The LTCam uses a powerful laser line to thermally excite the component surface. Heat flow disturbances caused by material defects are detected by an infrared camera and automatically evaluated with the DisplayIMG software.
To download software you must have an account. Remote support, RMA requests and offline license activation are also possible without an account.
Yes – in our license portal you can manage and activate licenses. If you encounter problems we are happy to support you by email or remote access.
Click on 'Support - Requests' and describe your concern. Our technical team will get back to you promptly – often on the same working day.
If you wish to return a device for repair or inspection, you need an RMA number. You will receive this after requesting it via our return form. Please do not send anything without prior agreement.
Non-destructive testing reduces scrap, avoids material waste and extends the service life of products. Our solutions thus make an active contribution to sustainable production.
We offer extensive remote and on-site support, individual training and feasibility analyses. Our experts accompany you during commissioning and system integration – practical and solution-oriented.
Active thermography makes internal material defects visible through targeted thermal stimulation – without damaging the component. It is fast, contactless and ideally suited for complex structures and surfaces.
Our systems are used in the aerospace industry, automotive industry, electronics manufacturing, additive manufacturing and research. They are used wherever safety, precision and repeatability are required.
edevis emerged as a spin-off from the University of Stuttgart with the aim of bringing thermography from research into industrial application – precise, contactless and resource-efficient. This ambition drives us to this day.
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Our content is regularly revised and supplemented – particularly when new test applications, technologies or customer projects arise.
Here you will find practice-oriented articles on thermography – including application examples, project reports, blog articles and technical background on inspection methods.
Use the category filter such as white paper, case study or blog – or use the full-text search to find suitable content directly.
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Yes, our solutions are modular, scalable and support open interfaces (e.g. GigE Vision, GenICam, PLC communication). This means they can be easily integrated into existing lines.
Yes, we offer individual feasibility analyses. This allows us to determine which method and which system is best suited to your application – including sample tests and evaluations.
Our systems inspect a variety of materials such as metals, plastics, ceramics, CFRP, GFRP and composite materials. Coated or multilayer components can also be reliably examined using thermography.
Common applications are crack testing, delamination analysis, weld seam control, grinding burn inspection and quality assurance in battery and electronics production – both manual and inline.
The inspection depth depends on the material, the excitation method and the defect size. Depths in the millimetre range are typically realistic – ideal for surface-near and thin-walled material.
Use the filter functions on this page (e.g. application, product system, test type) to discover suitable solutions. Or contact us directly – we will advise you individually on your testing task.
Yes, on request we carry out feasibility studies to determine the optimal testing approach for your application. Whether special materials, complex component geometries or challenging inspection conditions – we develop customised thermography solutions tailored to your requirements. Feel free to contact us!
Our software and cameras are designed for open standards such as GigE Vision and GenICam. This makes them easy to integrate into existing inspection processes or automation solutions – whether in series production or in the laboratory.
Edevis develops both hardware (e.g. camera systems) and software solutions for active thermography. These include test rigs, mobile systems, integration modules for production lines as well as analysis and automation software such as DisplayIMG.
Our products are versatile: from quality assurance in production to research and development to fault analysis on composite materials, plastics, metals or CFRP components. Thanks to various methods (lock-in, pulse, step etc.) they cover a broad spectrum of applications.
First we analyse your testing task together. If necessary, this is followed by a feasibility study, a concrete system concept and the appropriate implementation – accompanied by our technical support.
Yes. In a feasibility analysis we test your components under real conditions – quickly, transparently and without obligation.
Our systems are used for example in the automotive industry, electronics manufacturing, aerospace, battery production and in research and development.
Methods include visual inspection, magnetic particle inspection, penetrant testing and thermography.
Edevis develops systems for non-destructive material testing using active thermography – including cameras, software and complete solutions for laboratory and production.
It is particularly suitable for metallic components.
It allows fast, contactless and area-wide inspection.
It allows fast, contactless and non-destructive inspection.
It detects temperature differences caused by cracks in the material.
It prevents material failure by detecting cracks at an early stage.
It detects temperature differences that may indicate internal defects.
Methods include visual inspection, ultrasonic testing, X-ray inspection and thermography.
It ensures the integrity and safety of the connections.
It allows fast, contactless and area-wide inspection of complex geometries.
It can detect defects to a depth of around five to six millimetres.
Active thermography, ultrasonic testing and X-ray inspection are common methods.
Possible defects include delaminations, air inclusions, porosity and impact damage.
Qualified specialists or specialised test laboratories carry out the tests.
CFRP (carbon fibre-reinforced plastic) is a lightweight but sensitive material whose integrity is crucial for safety.
Defective batteries are replaced or recycled to avoid safety risks.
There are specialised software solutions that enable the acquisition, processing and analysis of TSA data, including the representation of stress distributions and crack progression.
The inspection intervals depend on the area of application and the manufacturer's specifications.