IMCS Marine and Cargo surveyors - SDT International s.a./n.v. (Affiliate member)

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Since 1974, SDT International provides various sectors of the chemical-, oil-, automobile and space industry industry with advanced ultrasonic transmitters and both ultrasonic and non-ultrasonic sensors allowing it’s customers to set up a predictive maintenance program.

Since 1990, and with the development of their Class Type Approved Sherlog TA, SDT International is serving the marine industry as well and this in close co-operation with Mr. Walter Vervloesem, marine consultant and Chairman of the IMCS Group of Companies. The co-operation between both companies has resulted in the development of a world-wide hatch cover tightness training program, which was accredited by the Nautical Institute in October 2003. Moreover, in analogy with the shore based industry, and as a result from continuous efforts in raising awareness about ultrasonic testing applications and techniques, several ship owners have now also discovered the advantages of using ultrasound detection techniques to supplement their on-board preventive-/ predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programs.

Since it’s foundation, SDT has been providing it’s clients with; a total maintenance monitoring solution in one package, ultrasonic and non-ultrasonic measurements, a system that fits everyone’s budget today, grows with your needs tomorrow, and is always evolving a measuring instrument putting the most up-to-date technology in the palm of your hand for now and the future. not only an ultrasonic detector, but a complete ultrasonic inspection and predictive maintenance trending solution.

However, technology is not an end in itself. SDT's technical leadership in ultrasonic applications is driven by a subtle combination of answering user needs and/or expectations with dedicated R&D together with technological innovation. To maintain the products' focus and provide new benefits, SDT is continuing to develop new products and applications. These include new software, sensor types and solution-oriented accessories and this with a view to confirm SDT's position as the foremost ultrasonic solution provider.