IMG ULTRASUONI, SINCE 1983

Production of ultrasonic
non-destructive testing instruments

A leader in the manufacture of probes, ultrasonic scanners, and specialized NDT systems in Italy and around the world.
With a team that includes four Level 3 technicians, a unique achievement in the industry, we guarantee the highest level of expertise and reliability.

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Best-selling products

Anyweld

Modular, configurable magnetic wheel scanner for linear weld inspection using PAUT and TOFD.

Anyscan

Self-propelled articulated scanner with magnetic wheels for remote thickness measurement on pipelines and other surfaces.

Special blocks

Sample blocks designed for UT/PAUT/TOFD calibration, made to measure with specific artificial defects.

PA WEDGES

A comprehensive range of wedges for Phased Array probes, both standard and custom-made, with dimensional certification.

Brick

Integrated solution for thickness measurements on tanks, comprising a scanner with steerable magnetic wheels and a dedicated ultrasonic instrument with B-scan recording.

What we do

Since 1983, we have been developing and manufacturing ultrasonic probes and scanners in Italy, alongside specialised systems designed for non-destructive testing (NDT). Our instruments are used every day by Italian and international companies seeking reliability, precision and expert technical support.

Our strength lies in our multidisciplinary team of NDT specialists, which also includes four Level 3 certified technicians: a unique expertise on the international stage, enabling us to support our clients with consultancy, training and bespoke solutions. Thanks to our collaboration with international partners such as Eddyfi and Sonatest, we offer the best NDE technologies available on the global market.

Ultrasonic testing (UT)

ET Electromagnetic controls

UTM Thickness measurement

ALTERNATIVE CURRENT FIELD MESUREMENT ACFM

PULSED EDDY CURRENT PEC

Magnetic Flux Leakage MFL

Our services

Custom
solutions

Repairs and
technical support

Certifications
and calibration

Training and
education

The sectors
in which we operate

The ultrasound technology we develop is used in all contexts where safety, reliability and material quality are essential.

From the automotive and aerospace sectors, through marine engineering and forged components manufacturing, to the chemical and defence industries, we support organisations that cannot afford any margin for error.

Every sector has its own specific requirements, but the aim is the same: to ensure that structures and components meet the highest standards.

That is why we design tools capable of adapting to a variety of operating conditions, ensuring accurate and rapid inspection even in complex environments or on high-performance materials.

Automotive
Aerospace
Forged
Navy
Civil
Chemical
Military
Railway

A certified team

for excellence in NDT

Behind IMG’s technology are people. Professionals who, for over forty years, have specialised in non-destructive testing, combining experience, research and passion.

Our team is highly qualified and certified. In particular, we have four Level 3 technicians and certifications that attest to the expertise and training of our NDT staff. This enables us to offer our customers not only reliable equipment, but also the assurance of procedures that are validated and comply with international standards.

With expertise ranging from consultancy to training and from design to process validation, our team is what makes IMG a leading name in Italy and around the world.

4 3° Level Technicians

A certification level that guarantees unique expertise in process validation and operator training.

Fast Delivery

In-house production and a well-stocked warehouse to reduce waiting times and respond quickly to customer needs.

Over 40 years in the industry

A wealth of expertise that enables us to tackle every challenge with confidence and foresight.

Made in Italy

Every tool bearing the IMG brand is designed and manufactured in Italy, with the care and quality that have set us apart since 1983.

Our Level 3 technicians

Massimo Carminati

Lev. 3 ISO 9712 UT-PA-TOFD-RT-VT-MT-PT

Carlo
Zanellini

ET-ECA Application Manager

Francesco
Centenaro

Lev. 3 ISO 9712 UT-PA-TOFD-RT-VT-MT-PT

Eugenio
Centenaro

Lev. 3 ISO 9712 UT-PA-TOFD-RT-VT-MT-PT

Suppliers & Partners

Our numbers

+30.000

Probes manufactured

+1.500

NDT equipment sold

+300

Ultrasound scanners sold

+20.000

Wedges produced

+15.000

Cables produced

+2.300

Sample blocks

+2.100

Customers

+30

Countries where we operate

5

Distributors

+5.000

Training hours

+14.000

Certifications

+1.000

NDT repairs

Our numbers

+30.000

Probes manufactured

+1.500

NDT equipment sold

+300

Ultrasound scanners sold

+20.000

Wedges produced

+15.000

Cables produced

+2.300

Sample blocks

+2.100

Customers

+30

Countries where we operate

+5.000

Training hours

+14.000

Certifications

5

Distributors

+1.000

Repairs

Join the dozens of companies around the world that have chosen us.

Our ultrasonic solutions are used every day by dozens of companies in the most critical and heavily regulated sectors. Our strength lies in combining Italian-made quality with a network of international partnerships that enables us to support our customers wherever they are.

Join the ranks of those who trust Italy’s leading manufacturer of probes and instruments for non-destructive testing. Take your NDT inspections to the highest standards in the industry!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Non-destructive testing (NDT) refers to the range of examinations, tests and surveys carried out using methods and instruments that do not alter the material and do not require the destruction or removal of samples from the structure under examination, with the aim of detecting and identifying defects in the structure itself. This type of testing is extremely important in the inspection of complex processes, structures or machinery (NDT testing). These types of tests and inspections must be carried out by personnel and with instruments appropriate to the situation.

      In the industrial sector, every critical product (construction beams, weld inspections, support bolts, non-destructive testing in the aerospace industry, automotive components, pressure vessels) must be inspected using specialised equipment to verify its integrity and compliance with current regulations. It is well known that a small surface crack, which is harmless under normal conditions, will grow steadily in size when subjected to fatigue stresses, eventually causing the component to fail. This non-destructive testing ensures the safety of the system itself and is considered a “must” in terms of inspections and checks.

      Non-destructive testing methods are used to analyse every single component, replacing the less reliable “destructive sampling” in many fields. IMG Ultrasuoni offers comprehensive, reliable and well-proven solutions for ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), utilising the world’s leading equipment for non-destructive testing.

      The most common acronyms in the field of ‘non-destructive testing’ are as follows: “CND”, “PND”, “NDT” (non-destructive testing) and “NDE” (non-destructive evaluation) – these are divided into two main categories: volumetric testing (Ultrasonic UT and Radiographic RT) and surface testing, Visual (VT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Eddy Current Testing (ET); other methods within the NDT family include: Acoustic Emission (AT), Thermography (TT), Leak Testing (LT), Strain Gauge Testing (ST) and Non-Destructive Testing. Many non-destructive testing tools marketed by IMG ULTRASUONI perform different techniques using the same NDT instrumentation.

      Img Ultrasuoni, based in Mandello del Lario (LC), is a company specialising in the manufacture and sale of instruments used in non-destructive testing, often abbreviated to “NDT” or “CND”.

      Thanks to our experience in the field of ultrasonic non-destructive testing (we are Italy’s leading manufacturer of ultrasonic probes and transducers) and our exclusive partnerships in the Italian market with world-leading brands in non-destructive testing equipment such as EDDIFY and SONATEST, we guarantee that we are the best partner for you and your company for any type of non-destructive testing or inspection you may need to carry out.

      Our company offers you its expertise in the field of non-destructive testing and the support of its technical department, with a view to building a relationship based on trust and support that will stand the test of time.

      Find out more about all our NDT solutions below and request a free quote. IMG Ultrasuoni manufactures and supplies instruments and solutions for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and is the go-to technology partner for all companies that carry out Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in the field. IMG Ultrasuoni also offers consultancy services for specialised inspections, provided by qualified and certified technicians.

      Which non-destructive test should be carried out?
      The choice of which non-destructive testing methods to apply for a given purpose is highly complex and multifaceted and the regulatory framework governing products and methods is also extremely extensive. For this reason, NDT must be carried out in accordance with procedures specifically drawn up by experts, enabling qualified operators to perform inspections to the highest standards, in compliance with current codes and regulations.
      The significance of a discontinuity, anomaly or defect is not universal, but depends on the material and function of a product or on its importance for the operation or safety of the component. A primary classification of discontinuities is based on their nature (cracks, porosity, shrinkage cavities, bonding, delamination, inclusions); the second is based on their shape (planar, rounded, elongated filiform, clusters).

      Ultrasonic testing involves subjecting the material or component under examination to high-frequency mechanical vibrations (ultrasound) throughout its entire volume, or in part of it if the examination is partial. The propagation of ultrasonic waves is altered by the presence of discontinuities; these alterations are known as reflection, diffraction, refraction, scattering and attenuation. The propagation of ultrasonic waves in materials bears many similarities to the propagation of light; a discontinuity in the material behaves like a “mirror” for light. The development of an ultrasonic technique involves the use of instruments and transducers (probes) capable of detecting variations in wave propagation with the best possible signal-to-noise ratio. Ultrasonic testing is not an absolute test, but involves comparison with signals produced by artificial defects created in an intact material, whether these are actually generated (DAC) or predetermined based on the transducer used (DGS or AVG).

      The analysis of ultrasound signals can help to characterise the discontinuity — that is, to determine its nature — and to estimate its dimensions based on the amplitude of the signal produced, or by tracking the probe’s movement along the boundaries of the discontinuity in at least two directions perpendicular to it, in order to measure the length and height of the discontinuity.

      Our company is able to supply and support your business with a wide range of non-destructive testing services, also known as “NDT tests”. Below is a list of the products and services most frequently requested by our clients:

      Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing
      Non-destructive testing
      Thickness measurements
      Ultrasonic testing and inspections
      Penetrant testing
      Magnetic particle testing
      Visual inspection
      Weld inspection
      Electromagnetic Testing
      Radiographic Testing
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      IMG Ultrasuoni offers its customers complete turnkey solutions and state-of-the-art non-destructive testing equipment, operating independently at every stage of the supply chain: from preliminary studies and design through to the manufacture of transducers and systems for special applications. Our primary objectives are the continuous improvement of NDT product quality, a focus on market needs and the development of products and tools for non-destructive testing with an “application-oriented” approach.

      In addition to supplying ultrasonic probes and UT transducers, instrumentation and scanners for non-destructive testing, IMG develops specialist applications and provides recognised technical and training support, which is of particular importance for Phased Array applications.

      Get in touch now with Italy’s leading supplier of ultrasonic probes and non-destructive testing equipment. Take your NDT inspections to the highest standards in the industry. Join the IMG family today.

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      For more information

      The choice of which non-destructive testing methods to apply for a given purpose is highly complex and multifaceted and the regulatory framework governing products and methods is also extremely extensive. For this reason, NDT must be carried out in accordance with procedures specifically drawn up by experts, enabling qualified operators to perform inspections to the highest standards, in compliance with current codes and regulations.
      The significance of a discontinuity, anomaly or defect is not universal, but depends on the material and function of a product or on its importance for the operation or safety of the component. A primary classification of discontinuities is based on their nature (cracks, porosity, shrinkage cavities, bonding, delamination, inclusions); the second is based on their shape (planar, rounded, elongated filiform, clusters).

      Ultrasonic testing involves subjecting the material or component under examination to high-frequency mechanical vibrations (ultrasound) throughout its entire volume, or in part of it if the examination is partial. The propagation of ultrasonic waves is altered by the presence of discontinuities; these alterations are known as reflection, diffraction, refraction, scattering and attenuation. The propagation of ultrasonic waves in materials bears many similarities to the propagation of light; a discontinuity in the material behaves like a “mirror” for light. The development of an ultrasonic technique involves the use of instruments and transducers (probes) capable of detecting variations in wave propagation with the best possible signal-to-noise ratio. Ultrasonic testing is not an absolute test, but involves comparison with signals produced by artificial defects created in an intact material, whether these are actually generated (DAC) or predetermined based on the transducer used (DGS or AVG).

      The analysis of ultrasound signals can help to characterise the discontinuity — that is, to determine its nature — and to estimate its dimensions based on the amplitude of the signal produced, or by tracking the probe’s movement along the boundaries of the discontinuity in at least two directions perpendicular to it, in order to measure the length and height of the discontinuity.

      Our company is able to supply and support your business with a wide range of non-destructive testing services, also known as “NDT tests”. Below is a list of the products and services most frequently requested by our clients:

      Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing
      Non-destructive testing
      Thickness measurements
      Ultrasonic testing and inspection
      Penetrant testing
      Magnetic particle testing
      Visual inspection
      Weld inspection
      Electromagnetic testing
      Radiographic testing

      IMG Ultrasuoni offers its customers comprehensive turnkey solutions and state-of-the-art non-destructive testing equipment, managing every stage of the supply process independently: from preliminary studies and design through to the manufacture of transducers and systems for specialised applications. Our primary objectives are the continuous improvement of the quality of NDT products, a focus on market needs and the development of products and tools for non-destructive testing with an “application-oriented” approach.

      In addition to supplying ultrasonic probes and UT transducers, instrumentation and scanners for non-destructive testing, IMG develops specialist applications and provides recognised technical and training support, which is of particular importance for Phased Array applications.

      Get in touch now with Italy’s leading supplier of ultrasonic probes and non-destructive testing equipment. Take your NDT inspections to the highest standards in the industry. Join the IMG family today.