In narrow or complex environments, visual inspection requires tools that are perfectly suited to the task. With diameters of less than 1.0 mm, micro-borescopes can inspect miniaturised or hard-to-reach components. This ensures precise and reliable quality control, even in the most challenging areas, across all industrial sectors.

• A non-intrusive solution for the tightest areas.
  Its slim design allows easy access to confined areas such as engines, turbines, ducts, or electronic circuits. Inspection can thus be carried out without disassembly, reducing the need for extensive interventions and prolonged downtime.

• Lower costs and reduced downtime.
  Real-time observation allows for the quick identification of anomalies, speeding up decision-making. The result: reduced downtime and more targeted interventions, leading to a direct impact on maintenance costs.

• A non-destructive inspection method.
  Unlike invasive testing, visual inspection with a micro-borescope preserves the integrity of equipment. This is a key advantage in sectors where material preservation is a priority, such as aerospace, healthcare, and electronics.

• Anticipating failures through preventive maintenance.
  Regular visual inspections help spot early signs of wear before they lead to critical failures. In high-demand sectors like aerospace or industry, this approach is crucial. High-resolution cameras can detect cracks, corrosion, oxidation, and other defects that aren't visible to the naked eye. Recording images and videos allows for better long-term monitoring and analysis of any changes.

• A valuable tool for training and traceability.
  Recording inspections is not only valuable for technical analysis; it also serves as an effective training tool for teams. It aids in creating detailed reports and strengthens compliance with regulatory requirements or sector-specific standards.

Applications across various sectors.

Electronics and connectivity

Micro-borescopes are crucial for inspecting electrical and optical connectors, checking pin conditions, verifying optical fibre alignment, and examining BGA solder joints on PCBs. Their slim design ensures safe handling, even with the most sensitive components.

Automotive industry

In the automotive industry, micro-borescopes are used to precisely inspect fuel injectors, nozzles, and internal openings, ensuring engine performance. In electric vehicles, they are also employed to inspect inverters.

Aerospace

In aerospace, micro-borescopes are used to inspect the internal channels of turbine blades, combustion chambers, stator distributors, as well as high-pressure lines and micro-valves in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Their ability to access internal areas without disassembly is a major advantage for the maintenance of engines and onboard systems.

Industry and Energy

In the energy and manufacturing sectors, micro-borescopes are used to monitor the condition of micro-tubes, internal fins, and welds in heat exchangers, cooling systems, and air-oil exchangers. This monitoring helps prevent risks of leaks, clogging, or performance degradation in thermal systems.

Medical devices

In the medical field, micro-borescopes facilitate the internal examination of catheters, medical pumps, and stents. They allow for detailed inspection of cavities, channels, and internal membranes, ensuring the structural integrity of these vital health devices.

Structural inspection and embedded sensors

Wing spars and other aerospace structures contain internal cavities that are hard to access, requiring thorough visual inspection to detect potential cracks or check embedded fasteners. Inspections also benefit onboard sensors and probes, ensuring the condition of temperature and pressure probe connectors is verified.

Conclusion 

Micro-borescopes represent a major advancement in high-precision visual inspection. Thanks to their slim design and optical performance, they have become essential tools for technicians and engineers working in sectors where reliability and attention to detail are critical. Their ability to access the tightest spaces not only enhances preventive maintenance but also ensures optimal quality of industrial components.