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This section provides an overview for visual inspection services as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 16 visual inspection service companies and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked visual inspection service companies as of December, 2024: 1.SGS, 2.Inspection Specialists Inc, 3.IQS.
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A visual inspection service is an inspection in which the appearance of a product is checked by the human eye and divided into good and defective products.
A visual inspection service is performed for items that are difficult for machines to detect automatically, such as defects in shape, color differences, uneven paintwork, printing errors, surface scratches, and adherence to any foreign matter.
Since it is difficult to quantify the conditions for judging a product as good in visual inspection service, some inspections are conducted by comparing the product with a limited sample for judgment in order to prevent variations in inspection results among inspectors. In addition to visual inspection by the naked eye, inspection using a magnifying glass, microscope, or image processing system is also classified as a visual inspection service.
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Inspection Specialists Inc, founded in the United States in 1981, is a supplier of inspection services to the petrochemical, oil and gas, commercial, and marine industries. The company offers services such as non-destructive testing services as well as a fully equipped mechanical testing laboratory on-site. Its laboratories are certified by the American Welding Society (AWS), and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and it also has TWIC requirements for all pipeline facility inspections.
NDT SPECIALISTS, founded in Milwaukee, WI, United States in 1988, is a supplier of nondestructive testing services for various industries. The company offers services such as inspection services, radiographic testing gamma & x-ray, magnetic particle testing (mt)(mpi, liquid penetrant, and dye penetrant testing, and visual inspection. It serves industries including pressure vessels, food and beverage, foundry applications, automotive, and plastic. The company has an 18,000-square-foot facility and a 60-ton main crane with a 15-ton auxiliary.
SGS S.A., established in 1878 as Société Générale de Surveillance, is a Swiss multinational manufacturer headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, specializing in inspection, testing, and certification services for businesses. The company's audit teams provide testing and inspection services to reduce risks and ensure accuracy and quality, while complying with standard requirements and market regulations. These services cover technological connectivity and products, health and nutrition, environmental and industrial aspects, knowledge solutions, natural resources, and sustainability solutions related to operations across industries. Furthermore, the company offers certification services to demonstrate performance, safety, and quality that meet health and safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer satisfaction.
Applus+ was founded in 1996 and is a manufacturer of inspections equipments and services for automotive industries based in Madrid, Spain. The company offers various services related to the automotive inspection such as off lease inspections, statutory vehicle inspections, vehicle emission inspection, road safety education, and public service vehicle inspections. The Energy and Industry Division also offers 3D laser scanning, materials testing, geo-hazard assessment, and asset integrity management. The company has certification of inspection procedures such as ENAC, CBTL/IECEE, ISO/IEC 17025, and IEC 17020.
Ma Stoken Solution, established in 1998 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of automatic identification systems. The company's product portfolio includes handheld barcode scanners, barcode verification machines, RFID printers, image processing systems, and other related systems. These products are used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, transport, construction, distribution, retail, and more. The company holds the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certifications, and also provides services such as design, operation, sale, and maintenance.
Azure Integrity, founded in Tonsley, South Australia in 2021, is a supplier of inspection and survey solutions with drone data and digital engineering. The company offers a drone inspection framework, a turn-key approach, and gold standard service from consultancy to site works for industries such as power generation, utility networks, mining, oil and gas, and infrastructure. The company has a partnership agreement with Cyberhawk for drone inspection and visual data management, to deliver its industry-proven asset visualization software, iHawk, to the Australia and New Zealand markets.
Bust Mold Inc., founded in Ontario, Canada in 2005, is a supplier of services and equipment for mold testing and removal. The company product range consists of a moisture meter is a handheld device used for the detection of moisture in surfaces like flooring, drywall, and ceilings, an infrared camera that makes inspecting for mold faster and safer, a hygro-thermometer is a device that measures both the temperature and moisture content of air simultaneously and particle scanners.
Element is a global supplier of materials testing and certification services headquartered in the US since 1827. They offer testing and inspection solutions worldwide, including tensile testing machines, impact testers, hardness testers, SEM, XRF analyzers, and environmental chambers, used to evaluate materials like metals, polymers, and composites in various sectors. including academic institutions, research labs, and industries. With a rich history spanning over a century, Element excels in precision instruments for scientific and engineering applications.
Aries, founded in Sharjah, UAE in 1998, is a supplier of engineering, inspection, and maintenance services. The company offers various types of fixed, floating, and mobile offshore units like offshore jackets, FSO, semisubs, lifeboats, and MODUs for clients in various sectors in oil and gas, marine, renewable energy, and defense. It also offers services ranging from conceptual studies, FEED design, detail engineering for new developments, and designs for industry specific projects. The company holds various certifications, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 29001-2020, and ISO 45001:2018.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SGS |
15.2%
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| 2 | Inspection Specialists Inc |
12.1%
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| 3 | IQS |
12.1%
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| 4 | Applied Technical Services, LLC |
12.1%
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| 5 | Reliability Point |
9.1%
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| 6 | Element |
9.1%
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| 7 | Azure Integrity |
3.0%
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| 8 | Bust Mold Inc. |
3.0%
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| 9 | NDT SPECIALISTS |
3.0%
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| 10 | Aries |
3.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the visual inspection service page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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6 | 42.9% |
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United Kingdom
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2 | 14.3% |
Japan
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1 | 7.1% |
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Switzerland
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1 | 7.1% |
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Spain
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1 | 7.1% |
Germany
|
1 | 7.1% |
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Australia
|
1 | 7.1% |
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Canada
|
1 | 7.1% |
