Latest Developments in Borescope Technology: Dual Camera Modules
Breakthroughs in materials, electronics and manufacturing techniques have led to innovations that have greatly expanded the capabilities of borescopes.
Of all the various NDT disciplines, it is safe to say that remote visual inspection (RVI) is the one most widely used across all industries. While radiography and ultrasonic testing, for example, are essential in certain situations and applications, there is no real substitute for being able to visually inspect and monitor the condition of internal components. Furthermore, ongoing technological advancements in video borescopes serve to continually expand the range of uses and applications for RVI.
Borescopes have been used to visually inspect internal componentry for over 100 years. During most of that time, the instrument consisted of a narrow, rigid tube with integrated lens, mirror(s), eyepiece and light source. Over the past few decades, however, breakthroughs in materials, electronics and manufacturing techniques have led to a series of innovations that have greatly expanded the capabilities of borescopes and, in turn, broadened their use in industry.