Tracker

Cybernet’s award-winning mobile Tracker tool cuts down UT grid inspection labor by 2 to 1 while tracking and displaying scan coverage in real time.

Better Deliverables + Faster Inspections

  • A “dummy proof” tracking system co-designed with U.S. Air Force NDI inspectors applying NASA technology invented by Cybernet

  • Displays a C-Scan grid of the inspected area with readings in real time and produces PDF and Excel reports

  • Increases maintenance flow rate and eliminates rework resulting in significant ROI

Smooth Integration, Less Labor

  • 10 minute set up that connects with your existing ultrasonic, bond testing, and other NDT equipment

  • 50% less inspection labor for UT grid inspections and faster turnaround time

¼” Grid UT Scans by Tinker Air Force Base

Demos

News

ASNT Announcement (The American Society for Nondestructive Testing)

CAESARS FORUM, Las Vegas, Oct. 23, 2024 — Congratulations to Kevin Tang (Cybernet Tracker), the winner of the Cool New Ideas session that took place at the Engage Stage in the exhibit hall! 👏 The Cool New Ideas session featured five-minute presentations from attendees, and those who attended the session were invited to vote on their favorite. #asnt #ndt #nondestructivetesting #asnt2024 #engage #vegas #lasvegas
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OC-ALC, WR-ALC Collaborative Effort Results in Industry-wide Recognition

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla, Oct. 15, 2024 — A collaborative innovation effort by employees from air logistics complexes at Oklahoma City and Warner Robins is making Nondestructive Testing easier and faster. The team, as well as Cybernet Systems Corporation, has earned the Airlines for America and SAE International 20th Nondestructive Testing Innovation Award.
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A4A/SAE NDT Innovation Award Honors Team for Camera-Based Tracker App That Improves Accuracy and Efficiency

WASHINGTON, September 18, 2024 — Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, and SAE International jointly presented the 20th Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Innovation Award at the A4A NDT Forum today. The award was presented to a joint team from Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia, that developed a camera-based NDT tracking app that reduced inspection times and improved accuracy and efficiency.
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Active Users

Tinker Air Force Base

Since 2019

Oklahoma City, OK

NASA Armstrong

Since 2022

Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Robins Air Force Base

Since 2023

Warner Robins, GA

Antelope Valley College

Since 2023

Lancaster, CA

ST Engineering

Since 2024

San Antonio, TX

Delta TechOps

Since 2024

Atlanta, GA

Delta TechOps

Since 2024

Minneapolis, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

The Tracker has been actively developed over the last 10+ years with the U.S. Air Force using technology invented by Cybernet for the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Our first user at Tinker AFB began piloting the Tracker in 2019 and recently ordered a third unit to meet their demand. In 2023, we introduced the Tracker to the commercial aviation industry with overwhelming interest from airlines and MRO’s. Since then we have steadily added more active Tracker users along with a growing list of exciting new features based on their feedback. The Tracker has become a favorite tool of inspectors, managers, and engineers to make UT grid inspections easier and faster with better results.

The Tracker is optimized to track up to a 4ft x 4ft area in one session and can recognize the barcode targets from 0.5-5ft away. Larger areas are possible depending on lighting conditions and camera angles. These areas and distances are proportional to the target sizes, so if you require a larger or tighter scan areas we can customize the target attachment and marker sizes for your application. We also have a leapfrogging capability where three additional sessions can extend the scanned area. As long as two different markers are visible from the previous session the Tracker will patch them together to appear as one continuous scan.

The tracking precision is 1mm and the pixel size is 1/32-inch or 0.03125in. The tracking accuracy is approximately 1/16-inch using 2-inch targets and 1/8-inch using 1-inch targets.

Yes, the Tracker can track on curved surfaces like the fuselage and more aggressive curves such as the leading edge of the wing and engine cowling using our lightweight marker mounting brackets. For the aggressive curves we first scan the top surface, then move the camera to scan the 3-4 inches of the leading edge, and then scan the other side. In general, most curved surfaces are handled by dividing the area into two or three sessions. We also have a variety of flexible mounting accessories for the camera to track grid inspections on any surface of the aircraft as well as tighter spaces within its frame.

The price depends on the quantity of units and software modules you choose such as UT or Bond Testing, the marker sizes and target attachments for your probes, and other recommended accessories. We offer discounts to U.S. Government and Academic Customers. We also offer short term rentals and leasing options. Please contact us at tracker@cybernet.com with your requirements for a quote that will suit your needs.

The Tracker Base Kit includes: • Surface Tablet & Tracker Base Kit Software • Camera with mounting plate and light • Portable tripod • 3-Suction Cup snake arm mount • Gooseneck clamp mount • Remote control • Battery bank • USB cables and hub • Hex screwdriver • Tool lanyard with locking carabineer • Large 2-inch marker support for increased range and accuracy • Small 1-inch marker support for tight spaces • Reusable sticky tabs • Leapfrogging support for optional 2-inch leapfrog markers to extend session areas • Universal attachment support for small, medium, and large probes • Configurable colors based on % deviation from nominal • Camera verification check report • Camera verification check support with optional camera verification check target • Rolling case with custom foam • User’s Guide

We currently offer two software modules: Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Software Module, which provides the interface for the Olympus EPOCH 650, 38DL PLUS, Waygate/GE/Krautkramer USN 60; and the Bond Testing (BT) Software Module which provides the interface for the Olympus Bondmaster 600.

The Tracker is device agnostic and currently interfaces with the Olympus EPOCH 650, 38DL PLUS, Waygate/GE/Krautkramer USN 60, and Bondmaster 600. The Tracker will automatically detect and connect to those device models without any modification. For other UT inspection device models besides these, if the device has a USB port that outputs readings in real-time we should able to interface with it. You would ship us the device we don’t already interface with for 1-2 weeks to develop the new device interface.

The Tracker currently offers pre-made custom target attachments for: Olympus M116, M208, V110, Sonopen V260-RM/-45/-SM, GE Alpha, CHG201, Pitch Catch S-PC-P12/P13/P14, and others. Our universal target attachments are compatible with most 0.26″-0.8″ barrel diameter cylindrical probes. We also manufacture custom target attachments for uniquely-shaped probes. You would ship your probes to us for 2-3 weeks to design and fit the attachments.

The estimated lead time for delivery of a Tracker Kit is 4-6 weeks, ARO. The longest lead time components are the custom case and any custom probe attachments. If you need the Tracker sooner we will work with you to get an interim kit that will start making an immediate impact.

We do not have business cases we can share, however our users have reported impressive results with the Tracker in terms of labor savings (2 to 1), time savings (2-hour inspections now done in 15-minutes without manual grid drawing & recording), increased throughput (20-30% speed up in the inspection phase, reducing hours/days in hanger), and improved communication (color-mapped C-Scans overlaid on actual background imagery). We are happy to refer serious inquiries to our active users to relay their positive experiences.

Extensive training is not required to use the Tracker. The Tracker is designed to be intuitive understand and use. A User’s Guide is also included. We do offer in-person training to help get more inspectors up to speed faster and provide expert tips and suggestions specific to your environment.

Yes, we have several example reports available below. The report format is customizable to your requirements.

  • Report 1 from NASA Armstrong shows a 1/2-inch grid used to map out an area where values were noted at less than nominal. The structural engineers used this data to determine if they could continue using the aircraft.
  • Report 2 shows a 10mm grid on an A321 wing with readings taken from the Olympus 38DLP using the M208 probe. This was done on top of a previously hand-drawn grid to verify the accuracy of the Tracker’s gridding and readings.
  • Report 3 shows a 1-inch grid of a 12ft x 1ft stretch using 4 different session “leapfrogs” to cover a larger area, for example a wing slat. We manually entered in some values at the same locations in overlapping sessions to show how they patch together.
  • Report 4 shows multiple grid layers of 1-inch and 1/4-inch overlaid from a Leapfrog session on a fuselage, with readings taken from the EPOCH 650 using the M116-RM probe. Note that the readings were taken quickly for demo purposes to show general coverage and that proper calibration was not done.

We recommend viewing the larger reports in Adobe Acrobat Reader to zoom in more.

Exhibitions

09/23

A4A NDT Forum

Denver, CO

04/24

MRO Americas 2024

Chicago, IL

07/24

USAF NDI Vendor Night

Dayton, OH

09/24

A4A NDT Forum

Nashville, TN

10/24

ASNT 2024

Las Vegas, NV

Contact Us

We have spent over a decade delivering state-of-the-art NDT tracking and mapping solutions. We will partner with you to meet your requirements!

To schedule an onsite Tracker demo, reach out to: tracker@cybernet.com

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