Advanced Microwave Imaging (AMWI) offers modular microwave scanning systems that generate high‑resolution volumetric images of composite and non‑metallic structures such as HDPE and GFRP pipe, boat hulls, and wind‑turbine blades. Using multi‑frequency sensors, interchangeable hardware, and real‑time synthetic‑aperture radar processing, the platform provides sub‑millimeter depth resolution and detailed flaw maps for rapid, field‑ready non‑destructive inspection.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Inspecting composite and non‑metallic structures such as HDPE pipe, GFRP pipe, boat hulls, and wind‑turbine blades requires equipment that can penetrate thick, heterogeneous materials and reveal internal flaws. Conventional ultrasonic or radiographic methods often lack the depth resolution, portability, or modularity needed for field deployments, leading to missed defects and costly downtime.
Solution
Advanced Microwave Imaging (AMWI) provides a family of modular microwave scanning systems that use multi‑frequency microwave sensors combined with custom‑designed antennas to generate volumetric images of composite structures. The scanners—available as pipe, tabletop, motorized‑axis portable, and other configurations—share a common data‑acquisition platform and analysis software. The software converts frequency‑domain data to time‑domain images in real time and applies synthetic‑aperture radar focusing to achieve depth resolution as fine as 1 mm. Users can view high‑resolution flaw maps with annotated measurements and color‑coded palettes, enabling rapid identification of cracks, delaminations, and other defects directly in the field.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers, maintenance teams, and inspection service providers in industries such as oil & gas, marine, wind energy, and infrastructure that require non‑destructive evaluation of composite or non‑metallic components.
Features
- Multi‑frequency microwave sensor suite with proprietary antenna designs optimized for composite material penetration
- Interchangeable scanner hardware (pipe, tabletop, portable motorized axis) that all operate with the same data‑collection software
- Real‑time frequency‑to‑time domain conversion and synthetic‑aperture radar focusing for sub‑millimeter depth resolution
- Advanced analysis UI offering annotated flaw visualizations, precise measurements, and customizable color palettes
- Robust, field‑ready hardware capable of operating in harsh environments without extensive setup
- Integrated data export for reporting, failure analysis, and further engineering evaluation