For safe takeoffs

InspectionWorks Archive offers acentralized and secure solution for
managing and storing inspection data in
the aerospace industry
Waygate Technologies supported a globally
operating aerospace manufacturing company
in establishing a centralized informationand documentation management system
for utilizing their inspection data. Bothcompanies have been working together
trustfully on multiple projects for decades.
The customer required a centralized andautomated system for managing and storing
inspection data, ensuring data integrity,
improving searchability, and facilitating the longterm retention and traceability of inspection
data for aerospace engines. Additionally, thesystem should be always compatible with thelatest Microsoft technology stack. The customer
had already been successfully using Waygate
Technologies’ InspectionWorks Archive for years
and recently upgraded the latest premium
version of the software in all of its US locations.

Benefits• Improved control andownership of data
through centralized
inspection data security
management• Scalable solution enabling
connection between
production sites, R&D
departments, andheadquarters with fully
controlled access• Enhanced access andsearchable information
leading to improved
response times for audit
requests• Compatibility with industry
standards, including
DICONDE, ensuring
seamless integration withexisting systems• Cost-effective and securedata storage solution
resulting in lower overall
storage costsChallenge
As a manufacturer of aircraft engines with multiple anddistributed locations, the customer faced the challengeof establishing a highly secure and highly available
system for managing and storing their inspection dataand protocols. They also aimed to make the systemefficient and accessible to authorized personnel
only at different locations. Additionally, they requiredseamless integration with established systems for fieldradiography as well as CT and relevant software.
Decentralized and siloed inspection records from 8
different locations across the United States had to
be integrated with a central archive. The customer
now has a comprehensive overview of the records
and can effectively coordinate inspection work.
Data Management proved to be tedious and timeconsuming, it is now a streamlined and automatedprocess, saving time throughout the process.
For enhanced Data Integrity, since storing inspection
information on hard drives and NAS (Network AttachedStorage) devices carried the risk of data loss orcorruption, InspectionWorks Archive provides a robust
mechanism, for improved data traceability.
To meet the customer’s obligation to archive data for
more than 20 years, the long-term archiving solution

Solution
InspectionWorks Archive proved to be the solution ofchoice. The software provides a customer network, anda secure long-term storage solution for the customer’s
data. Storing inspection data and results throughout
the entire lifecycle of assets, such as aircraft engines,
enabling retrieval of results for years based only onpart numbers. Furthermore, it is compatible with allapplicable industry standards.
Waygate Technologies’ InspectionWorks Archive was
fully compatible with the existing system architecture
and provided easy access, searchable information andoptimal storage and management capabilities for large

required the management of immense amounts ofdata in a cost-effective manner. It also had to comply
with the strict regulations and guidelines of the US
Federal Aviation Administration, which mandated
the retention of all scanning data from inspections
throughout the entire lifecycle of an engine/asset.
Data accessibility was improved, as relevant
departments need to respond quickly to information
requests and conduct thorough examinations ofaviation asset data. To find specific records, such as
for audit purposes, the data needed to be adequately
searchable.
To overcome these challenges, the introduction ofWaygate Technologies’ centralized and automateddata management system was necessary. Ensuring
data integrity, improving searchability, and facilitating
the long-term retention and auditability of inspection
data.

“With InspectionWorks Archive fromWaygate Technologies, we have founda solution to efficiently manage andcentralize NDT data storage in a highly
secure and efficient manner. With thesolution, we were able to increase
security, improve process efficiency,
and meet compliance objectives.”
Customer Voiceamounts of inspection data.
In the customer’s architecture, inspection data is
acquired from both 2D X-ray systems and CT systems
and analyzed in the Rhythm Review and Aviso software.
The interface allows for the integration of the 2D and3D software with InspectionWorks Archive, enabling
the central storage of images on the InspectionWorks
Archive Server in the DICONDE-compatible format.

Locally StoredInspections

Archived Inspections(Queried)

Easy search capability: inspection data can be easily retrieved due to the integration of InspectionWorks Archivewith Rhythm Review, a popular X-ray analysis software.

8x Customer Sites With This Architecture
HardwiredConnection

DICONDE Data
Rhythm Review
on Acquisition PC

2D X-Ray System

Either network
attached or
hardwired

X-Ray System + ACQ PC

IW Archive

Hardwired
Connection
Datos onReconstruction PC

CT System
CT System + ACQ PC + REC PC

InspectionWorks
Archive became
integrated intothe existingarchitecture at 8customer sites.

DICONDE (2D & 3D)
DataAvizoAnalysis PC

After a successful deployment of InspectionWorks Archive
version 4, the customer decided to migrate to the latest
version 8 in 2022. To ensure compatibility with all existing
IT requirements, Waygate Technologies conducted a
successful pilot installation of InspectionWorks Archive 8.
The solution was subsequently rapidly rolled out to all 8locations.
For short-term storage and management of inspection
data, data is cached locally on the InspectionWorks
Archive Server. All 8 locations are connected worldwide,and the interface enables the safe convergence of IT andOT networks. To comply with regulations and centralize
archiving, the data is stored in the AWS GovCloud, to meetthe specific regulatory and compliance requirements of US
government agencies, contractors, and other US customers
running sensitive workloads in the cloud.
InspectionWorks Archive version 8 also introduced newfeatures such as compatibility with Windows Server 2019and support for all major browsers for the administration
console. This allowed the company to ensure up-to-date
Microsoft security patches and significantly improve user
experience of data handling.

Site 1... Site 8WindowsServer

Inspection DevicesSQLServerWindowsServer

Short-Term
Storage

Inspection Devices

IW Archive Server On-Prem

Short-Term
Storage

IW Archive Server On-Prem
AWS Gov Cloud Storage

Site 2 ...

WindowsServer

Inspection Devices

SQLServerSQLServer

Short-Term
Storage

WAN
TCP/IPIW Archive Server On-Prem

InternetGateway

CloudStorage

Eight customer sites are globally connected and inspection data are transferred securely to AWS CloudGov storage.

“We at Waygate Technologies are proud to partnerwith large industrial organizations that want tosimplify the management of their high volume ofinspection data while ensuring full security andaccess control. With InspectionWorks Archive, theycan use all their historical data at a fingertip, toimprove their asset design, improve quality andimprove inspectors' productivity.“Alexis Herve
Director Global Operations - InspectionWorks
Waygate Technologies

Results
Centralized storage, management, and control ofsensitive inspection data are crucial for aircraft engine
manufacturers to ensure safety and quality. The inspection
data generated during the manufacturing process
and maintenance plays a vital role in ensuring thatengines meet stringent safety standards. By deploying
InspectionWorks Archive, the customer guarantees theintegrity and accuracy of their data through centralized
storage and management, safeguarding it from loss,damage, or unauthorized access.
With Waygate Technologies’ InspectionWorks Archive,the customer gains the ability to effectively trackinspection data across all locations and retrieve it overextended time periods. This enhances both internal
quality assurance practices and compliance with aviationindustry regulations and standards. The centralized data
management system facilitates data traceability, ensuringthat inspection data remains accessible throughout theentire engine lifecycle.

Moreover, the system improves efficiency andcollaboration within the organization. Inspection databecomes easily accessible and searchable, enabling
quicker analysis and decision-making. The centralized
platform of InspectionWorks Archive fosters collaboration
among different teams and locations, facilitating seamlessinformation exchange and data sharing.
The integration of InspectionWorks Archive with popular
technologies, such as Microsoft, and compatibility
with industry standards like DICONDE, ensures that thecustomer’s systems remain up-to-date. This allows forsmooth documentation and auditing processes across all
locations, aiding in meeting compliance requirements.
Safety, quality, and compliance are essential for Aircraftengine manufacturing. InspectionWorks Archive provides
the necessary tools and capabilities to achieve theseobjectives: central storage management of sensitive andvaluable inspection data.

InspectionWorks: A Non-Destructive Testing Software Platform for the Future
InspectionWorks is a software platform that combines data from multiple non-destructive testing (NDT) tools, andconnects the entire inspection history of all assets. It helps to acquire, analyze and act on inspection data. It enables
adding inspection insights to a digital twin throughout its lifecycle. This transforms inspection data into a tool for fasterand better decisions, saving costs and enabling a more competitive product.

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