InspectionWorks Archive

Long-term Archival Solution for NDT Information
InspectionWorks Archive (IWA) is a standards-based solution
for high-volume archival of NDT inspection data in DICONDE
format from any vendor. It makes all NDT information andimages available to NDT analysis and/or acquisition users.
IWA supports secure, local Network Attached Storage (NAS)systems and cloud storage in either Amazon Web Services(AWS) or Microsoft Azure.

Benefits• Improved competency in how data retention works:-	Less downtime, lower risk of data loss, and a better
user experience• Streamline operations with unified, rule-based securestorage for any DICONDE acquisition and analysis software.
• Save time by applying metadata toease search, categorization, supervision and discovery.
• Be confident with compatible redundant and disasterproof hardware and software.
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InspectionWorks Archive (IWA) is an extremely efficient data
management and storage solution, which allows easy access to large
volumes of inspection information. Hundreds of millions of images can be
stored at a central location, in the industry standard DICONDE-compliant
format. It accepts images from remote workstations and stores theseusing various compression techniques to save storage space without
sacriﬁcing image quality. Input and retrieval of information is quickand easy, as a simple DICONDE tagging system eliminates the need forthe complex image ﬁle naming conventions often associated with highvolume information storage. Furthermore, IWA not only stores the raw
inspection data but also any enhancements made during analysis at theanalysis computers, never altering the original raw data.

Storing for the future

Consequently, locating data for an inspection in a multiple
workstation configuration can be rather complicatedand time-consuming. With IWA information from all theacquisition and analysis software is available at one central
repository so that data searching is more efficient. The
platform can control image information workﬂow so thatdata can be routed to other Review workstations to allow
further analysis and then back to IWA again.

By using the vendor neutral IWA, users can enjoy a range ofbenefits. They can avoid legacy data issues and will not haveto maintain old systems or convert old data in the future.
They will also be able to use inspection data from various
DICONDE-compliant equipment manufacturers, including
NDT workstations, as DICONDE is non-proprietary. In addition,
it will be possible to review historical inspection data withfuture software tools.

Virtual archiving is yet another feature of IWA . This allows
information managers to automatically segregate data, ona customer basis, on a department basis or on any storage
specific basis, to provide customized, secure archives
within the IWA . Companies require global DICONDE data
management solutions like IWA that can be integrated into
their own infrastructure/enterprise network.

Flexibility and scalability are further advantages of IWA, as
the system can be integrated with a number of long-term
storage solutions, such as Network Attached Storage (NAS)systems, Amazon S3, or Microsoft Azure Blob Container
Storage. Alternatively, you can choose the new option todeploy the IWA software directly onto your own enterpriseserver with your chosen data storage solution.

Improving the bottom line

IWA is a totally DICONDE-based archival solution. DICONDE(Digital Imaging and Communication in Non-DestructiveEvaluation) is an extension of the DICOM standard which wasdeveloped for the medical sector by vendor companies anduser groups. DICONDE is now used by virtually every medical
profession that utilizes images.

Sharing more information, faster

IWA offers a significant step-change in information sharing
over the existing NDT software infrastructure. Often, data isarchived on analysis laptops by storing on the hardware’s
limited hard disc capacity or on near-line DVD/CD.

2By improving data sharing and providing a central, safe,long term information repository, IWA can significantly affectprofitability, with immediate benefits in time saving andreliability. However, IWA can also bring important productivity
improvements of as much as 50%, as pre-inspection plans
can now be formulated more efficiently by taking actual
inspection history into account. A similar order of productivity
improvement can also be achieved in post-inspection, as onlyrelevant inspection data needs to be sent for further analysis.

Realizing the potential

Waygate Technologies has a collection of software thatprovide efficient and effective solutions for the acquisition,analysis, and archival of multi-modal digital inspection
data. The software is typically made up of three integrated
modules depending on modality. These modules are:Acquisition software: This software interacts with the relevant
inspection source to collect the digital inspection information.
Current software supported modalities include CR, DR, film
digitizers, 2D CT, 3D CT, and other technologies. It handles
calibration, acquisition, and basic analysis and reporting.
Analysis software: accepts data from acquisition or othersystems either by file or network forwarding using DICONDE orother protocols. The analysis has the capability to enhanceand manipulate digital data and features application tools
for analysis, measurement and further enhancement ofimages. The software allows information to be stored andshared on-line using its disc capacity, CD/DVD, USB flash
drive or network storage. It also seamlessly integrates witharchival systems.
InspectionWorks Archive: expands the operating potentialof Waygate Technologies’ and other parties’ acquisition andanalysis software enormously. Now, all information can bemade globally available to every NDT user within a network.

IWA drives inspection productivity
in various industries.
In aerospace, all inspection data can be stored for
upwards of 50 years and still be quickly retrieved
when required.
In oil & gas, weld inspection data can betransmitted to the Rhythm Archive, where it isaccessible to expert resources for review andanalysis.
In power generation, in-service assets can bebetter managed to help improve their operating lifeand reliability. In transportation, inspection planningcan be faster, more meaningful, and targeted, byreferring to the last inspection period.
In transportation, inspection planning can be faster,
more meaningful, and targeted, by referring to thelast inspection period.

3InspectionWorks Archive

The DICONDE compliant solution to storing high volumesof vendor neutral NDT inspection data on a global
company IT network.

Feature summary - your advantages• A totally DICONDE-based vendor-neutral archival solution.
Ensures that multi-modal inspection data will never
become obsolete or inaccessible.
• Simplified information sharing. Data can now be readily
accessed from a single storage source by any number ofremote interrogation sites.
• Interfaces with a wide range of hardware and software
long term data storage solutions. Allows operator to selectsecure, long-term storage to meet present and futureneeds.
• Provides foundation for data mining. Ready access tolarge volumes of data at one central storage point allows
operators to compare inspections carried out at different
times using different inspection modalities.
• Robust and secure. Disaster-recovery plans areincorporated, and built-in redundancy can be included toensure constant data availability.
For the most up-to-date technical specifications
and hardware requirements, please contact your local
sales representative.

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