GKN California, USA - Service Visit
01 July 2026
Our engineers have carried out a service visit on an M403T, ultrasonic inspection system in GKN California.
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01 July 2026
Our engineers have carried out a service visit on an M403T, ultrasonic inspection system in GKN California.
26 June 2026
Our engineers carried out a service visit at our customers premises in Airbus D&S
24 June 2026
Our engineers have carried out a calibration visit at our customers premises in Johor, Malaysia. The system calibrated was an M403T ultrasonic inspection system, used for all Rolls-Royce Trent and IAE V2500, RB211 fan-blades.
17 June 2026
Our engineers carried out calibrations at our customers premises in Darley Dale.
12 June 2026
Our engineers carried out a calibration of an EchoMac FD6 ultrasonic inspection device.
10 June 2026
We recently completed the installation and integration of a TPAC Pilot+ ultrasonic unit on a customer’s existing system, helping to extend the operational life of their equipment and support continued reliable inspection performance. By upgrading the system with modern ultrasonic technology, the customer can continue to benefit from their established inspection setup while gaining improved capability, long-term supportability, and a more future-ready solution. This project reflects our continued commitment to supporting customers with practical upgrade paths that maximise the value and lifespan of existing NDT systems.
09 June 2026
Our engineers carried out a service visit at our customers premises on the Isle of Wight.
03 June 2026
Our engineers have attended site at our customers premises in Belfast, Northern Ireland. To carry out a service visit on a MIDAS, ultrasonic inspection system.
03 June 2026
One of our engineers have attended site at our customers premises to carry out a calibration on a MFD900 system.
03 June 2026
One of our engineers have attended site at our customers premises to carry out calibrations on two Midas, automated ultrasonic inspection systems.
26 May 2026
Our engineer carried out a service visit in GKN-California.
19 May 2026
Tieval has designed, manufactured and installed another new system for a valued customer in the UK. The TSS Shaft Inspection system is built for ultrasonic inspection of bars, rods and tubes. This bespoke version has been developed to perform through-transmission inspection on up to 12 small composite cylinders. To learn more about the TSS and other automated inspection systems from Tieval, please get in touch.
14 May 2026
Our engineers attended the BINDT, Composites Event, in Derby, England.
05 May 2026
Our engineer completed three calibrations and health checks on three M403T ultrasonic inspection systems.
29 April 2026
Our engineers have performed calibrations at customer facilities located in Shorts, Belfast, Ireland.
29 April 2026
We are all set up at the BINDT Aerospace Event in Bristol.
22 April 2026
Our engineering team successfully conducted calibrations on a 10-axis water jet system and a rotary through transmission system at the client’s facility in Lancashire, UK.
23 March 2026
Our engineer visited our customer's premises to perform multiple calibrations on their UT systems.
16 March 2026
Our engineers visited the customer's premises to perform a thorough health assessment of their UT scanning system.
12 March 2026
Our engineers visited our customers premises in order to carry out system calibrations on our customers UT systems.
03 March 2026
An engineer visited our customer's premises to calibrate their ultrasonic inspection equipment.
25 February 2026
One of our engineers recently travelled to a customer's premises in Atlanta, Georgia, to conduct a service visit on an M403T ultrasonic fan-blade scanner.
17 February 2026
Two of our engineers recently visited a customer's site to perform calibrations on their composite ultrasonic inspection equipment.
11 February 2026
Our engineers carried out a service visit on a M403V, ultrasonic fan-blade scanner at our customers premises in Miami, Florida.
11 February 2026
An engineer visited the customer’s premises to service an M403T ultrasonic fan-blade scanner.
11 February 2026
Our engineers carried out a service visit at our customers premises in Rotherham.
06 February 2026
We are pleased to announce that one of our skilled service engineers will be visiting a customer’s site to perform a comprehensive service on their M403T ultrasonic fan-blade scanner. We are committed to delivering exceptional support and keeping your critical machinery in top condition.
03 February 2026
Our engineers have carried out a calibration of a KK, Disc scanner, at our customer's site in Darley Dale.
29 January 2026
Our engineers have calibrated one M403V ultrasonic fan-blade scanner at Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg Germany.
29 January 2026
Two of our engineers have recently completed a service visit on a Midas composite scanner in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
23 January 2026
Our engineers have calibrated two M403T, ultrasonic, fan-blade scanners at our customers premises in San-Diego, California.
23 January 2026
A huge thank you to all our staff and valued suppliers who joined us for a fantastic team‑building evening at Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester, on Friday 23rd. It was great to step away from the day‑to‑day and spend time together in such an iconic setting, strengthening relationships and enjoying the atmosphere of a proper West Country derby. Although Gloucester narrowly lost 26–30 to Bath, the performance was outstanding. With much of the A‑team unavailable through injury, the squad showed real grit, depth, and determination right to the final whistle — a performance to be proud of.
20 January 2026
Two M403V fan-blade scanners were calibrated at our customer premises in Miami Florida.
15 January 2026
Several metallic disc scanners were calibrated at the customer's site in Darley Dale.
14 January 2026
System calibrations for the composite scanner were performed at Element's Dudley facility.
12 January 2026
This week, our dedicated engineering team is on-site in Zhuhai, China, supporting an important customer machine relocation. Following the successful move, we are carrying out precise calibration of the M403T ultrasonic fan-blade scanner, ensuring optimal performance for our client’s operations. We are proud to deliver reliable service and expert technical support wherever our customers need us.
07 January 2026
Our engineers are in Hong Kong, HASEL, they are calibrating five M403T fan-blade scanners this week. In addition to calibration, they are also conducting preventative maintenance and preparing comprehensive system health check reports.
05 January 2026
As part of our commitment to continual development, we recently sent two of our engineers to an open day hosted by one of our valued suppliers. Staying up to date with the latest technologies and products is essential for us, ensuring that we consistently provide our customers with innovative, state-of-the-art inspection equipment.
23 December 2025
As we wrap up another incredible year, we want to take a moment to thank our amazing customers, partners, and team members around the world. Your trust and collaboration have been the greatest gift of all. No matter where you are celebrating, we hope this season brings you peace, happiness, and time with loved ones. Here’s to a bright and successful year ahead! Happy Holidays from all of us at Tieval!
31 October 2025
Tieval's field service engineers have been extremely busy in the last two months with the M430V & M403T service & calibrations visits completed at: MTU Serbia, Delta TechOps, GKN Aerospace San Diego, Rolls-Royce Barnoldswick, Singapore AeroEngine Services Ltd, Hong Kong AeroEngine Services Ltd, Lufthansa Technik & Standard Aero. Our engineers have also performed calibrations and TiCore software updates on: a 7-axis Tieval disc scanner at Independent Forgings & Alloys, Sheffield, a 5-axis Tieval rectilinear scanner at Syensqo, Wrexham & a 3-axis composite web scanner at BAE Systems, Samlesbury.
24 October 2025
Since the company's foundation in 2013 we have offered uninterrupted support to all systems created by Tieval. Unlike a number of other major NDT system manufacturers our team will always endeavour to upgrade and/or refurbish any Tieval system facing replacement due to component obsolescence. This reduces the environmental impacts associated with regularly replacing complete NDT systems and improves overall system life expectancy. Longer lasting machines offer better long-term return on investment potential.
29 August 2025
A reminder that Tieval will be exhibiting at the NDT 2025 & CM 2025 conference co-located at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on the 9th -11th of September 2025. As always, we look forward to seeing customers both old & new during these exciting conferences.
28 August 2025
Tieval engineers have attended Lufthansa Technik based in Hamburg, Germany to provide the calibration of two M403T fan blade scanners.
28 August 2025
The second M403T fan blade scanner for MTU maintenance in Serbia has left Tieval HQ and is on its way to another valued customer. We look forward to our future visits to MTU Maintenance in Serbia to install, calibrate and maintain this system long into the future.
26 August 2025
Tieval engineers attended GKN Aerospace Isle of Wight to provide assistance moving, reinstalling & calibrating a Midas NDT legacy system.
19 August 2025
Tieval engineers attended Syensqo, Wrexham, UK to provide an annual calibration for a TRS ultrasonic inspection system. The TRS is a 5-axis ultrasonic immersion inspection system designed for the inspection of composite materials. The system boasts high accuracy, repeatability and resolution coupled with Tieval's bespoke TiCore software, making it perfectly suited for the inspection of a variety of composite materials.
13 August 2025
Tieval engineers have provided valuable aftersales support for one of three M403T fan blade scanners located at GKN Aerospace San Diego, USA.
11 August 2025
Tieval engineers visited Delta TechOps in Atlanta, USA to provide valuable aftersales support for a new M403T fan blade scanner
05 August 2025
As part of our commitment to our legacy systems, Tieval engineers recently upgraded and modernised a ~20 year old Midas NDT water jet system. After years of service the system was beginning to show signs of its long life, and as such required a major mechanical overhaul. As part of the work Tieval engineers replaced the drives, linear rails, rail beds & bearings in order to significantly improve the scan speed, reliability and alignment of the system. Our engineers also fitted new safety covers and a brand new water filtration system, in order to improve operational safety. These mechanical upgrades have translated into an increase in scan uniformity, allowing 99% of the scan values over the full working area, to be within ±3dB.
05 August 2025
Tieval Engineers attended Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited to carry out the calibration of four M403T fan blade scanners.
21 July 2025
Engineers have attended Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg, Germany to provide valuable aftersales support for an M403T fan blade scanner.
11 July 2025
Tieval are proud to continue their tradition of school outreach by hosting another local child for a week long work experience placement. Isaac has now become the 5th future engineering professional to have the opportunity to gain hands on engineering, wiring and product development experience at Tieval HQ. We wish him, and all past work experience placement students, the very best will all their future endeavours.
08 July 2025
An annual M403T calibration has been carried out by Tieval engineers at the Turkish Engine Centre in Istanbul.
07 July 2025
An ultrasonic calibration was carried out on a NDT SCAP BV MFD900 ultrasonic inspection system at TIMET Waunarlwydd. At the customers request the system was calibrated in line with ASTM E317-21 & AMS-STD-2154 Rev E.
20 June 2025
Global Experts in Ultrasonic Scanning Solutions At Tieval, we take pride in delivering top-tier maintenance services for Meccasonics and MIDAS NDT ultrasonic scanning machines across the globe. Whether it’s servicing, repairs, recommissioning, or upgrades, we’re here to support your equipment at every stage of its lifecycle. We also manufacture new automated ultrasonic solutions too that meet and exceed industry standards: Bar Scanners, Disc Scanners, Jet Rigs, Robotic Arms. Our OEM-integrated systems feature: 5ns Time-of-Flight resolution, 62dB dynamic range, Micron-level mechanical resolution. All built to comply with ISO 22232, AMS-STD 2154, and ASTM E317 standards. Our intuitive TiCore software is designed for ease of use, making it a favorite among our clients. Combined with modular components and accessible interfaces, we empower users to handle light maintenance and diagnostics with confidence. And when things don’t go to plan? Our TiCare maintenance package offers: 24/7 emergency response, Spares retention programs, Minimized downtime, We’re here to keep your operations running smoothly—anytime, anywhere.
18 June 2025
Exciting Update: A new M403T ultrasonic fan-blade scanner under construction. We are proud to announce that a brand-new M403T ultrasonic fan-blade scanner is currently under construction. This advanced system is being built for our valued customer, MTU Serbia. Once delivered, it will become the second fan-blade scanner in MTU’s facility, significantly enhancing their inspection capabilities. With this addition, MTU will be able to increase the throughput of fan-blade inspections for all Rolls-Royce and IAE fan blades, ensuring even greater efficiency and precision.
07 June 2025
🏋️♂️ Strength in Sponsorship and Spirit! 💪 Tieval are proud to have sponsored this year’s Frazer Montague Fitness (FMF) Strongman Competition — a celebration of resilience, determination, and community strength. This year’s event was extra special for us as our very own Managing Director stepped into the arena, not just as a supporter, but as a competitor! His participation truly embodies the values we stand for: leadership, courage, and pushing beyond limits. We’re honoured to support FMF’s mission and to stand alongside so many inspiring athletes and community members. A huge thank you to the organisers, volunteers, and everyone who made the event a success. Here’s to building stronger communities — inside and outside the arena! 🏆 Tieval #NDT #FMFStrongman #CommunityStrength #LeadershipInAction #StrongerTogether #CorporateResponsibility #FrazerMontgueFoundation
04 June 2025
Tieval are looking for an experienced and highly motivated software engineer to join our small team based in Gloucestershire. The successful applicant will contribute to the design, development & support of our family of proprietary inspection software. For more details see https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4244564440/
03 June 2025
Tieval engineers have refurbished and overhauled an old Mecasonics, ultrasonic, air scanner.
12 May 2025
Service engineers performed a calibration of an M403V fan-blade scanner at our customer's premises in Spain, Iberia Airlines.
07 May 2025
A reminder that Tieval will be exhibiting at the BINDT RCNDE Requirements Workshop at the Congress Centre, Great Russell Street, London on the 13th of May 2025. We look forward to connecting with customers old and new!
05 May 2025
Tieval engineers visited a customer's site in Turkey to replace a motion control card on a Midas M403V fan-blade scanner. Tieval holds the intellectual property for Midas systems. Contact us for refurbishment needs.
01 May 2025
In the last month Tieval engineers have continued to provide world-class servicing, maintenance & customer service to our global customer base. Our engineers have visited: GKN Aerospace California, GKN Aerospace Isle of Wight, Lufthansa Technik Hamburg, MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, Safran Nacelles Burnley, Special Metals Wiggin, Spirit Aerosystems Northern Ireland, Strata Manufacturing & Roxel UK.
30 April 2025
A brand new M403T fan-blade scanner has been completed and is awaiting shipping to a valued customer in Atlanta, USA. The immersion scanner can be used to inspect all Rolls-Royce and IAE fan-blades.
24 February 2025
Tieval engineers have carried out a service visit at our customers premises in Brookhouse Aerospace, Darwen, England.
12 February 2025
Old Midas water jet systems are being refurbished at our customers premises in GKN, Isle of Wight.
12 February 2025
We are supporting our customer in Hanover, Germany to move an old Mecasonics, M403V fan-blade scanner to their second facility in Serbia.
12 February 2025
A brand new M403T fan-blade scanner has entered the initial setup and assembly stage. The immersion scanner is used to inspect all Rolls-Royce and IAE fan-blades. Once assembled and installed it will be the second M403T system operated by Delta Airlines.
31 January 2025
An M403V fan-blade scanner has been calibrated at our customers premises in Hamburg, Germany.
29 January 2025
Two brand new M403T fan-blade scanners have been installed at our customers premises in GKN, California.
29 January 2025
Two M403V fan-blade scanners have been calibrated at our customers premises in Florida, USA.
29 January 2025
A three stage water filtration system has been retro-fitted to an M403T, at our customers premises in Atlanta, USA.
21 January 2025
A service visit has been carried out at our customers premises in Fanbourgh, UK.
10 January 2025
Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that we will be exhibiting at the BINDT Aerospace Event 2025 in Sheffield, England, on 1st April. Following that, we will be at the Aerospace Test and Development Show 2025 in Toulouse, France, from 30th September to 1st October. Finally, we will be showcasing our innovations at the Wales Aerospace Expo 2025 on 4th December. As an automated NDT manufacturer, these events are fantastic opportunities for us to connect with both old and new customers. We look forward to discussing how our latest advancements can support your aerospace needs. Let's make these events memorable together!
10 January 2025
Our engineers calibrated four M403T fan-blade scanners this week in Hong Kong, China.
09 January 2025
Our engineers carried out a service visit on an M403T fan-blade scanner at our customers premises in Serbia.
06 January 2025
Tieval engineers in Belfast, Ireland, are enhancing our customers' fully automated Midas ultrasonic system with future-proofing measures and additional features.
13 December 2024
As the holiday season approaches, we want to extend our warmest wishes to our valued customers around the world. May your Christmas be filled with joy, love, and laughter, and may the New Year bring you prosperity, health, and happiness. Thank you for your continued support and trust in us. We look forward to serving you in the coming year and beyond. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
13 December 2024
Two engineers are carrying out ongoing servicing and maintenance activities at our customers premises in Belfast, Ireland.
27 November 2024
A maintenance visit has been carried out at our customers premises in Burnley, Lancashire, England.
27 November 2024
A maintenance and service visit has been carried out on an emmersion disc inspection system at our customer premisses in Rotherham, England.
25 November 2024
A maintenance visit has been carried out at our customer premises in Darwen, Lancashire, England.
19 November 2024
A service and maintenance visit has been carried out on our customers premises at Leonardo Helicopters, Yeovil, UK.
14 November 2024
Calibration of a MIDAS flat bed UT system was carried out at our customers premises on the Isle of Wight.
14 November 2024
A system calibration on an M403V fan-blade scanner has been carried out at our customers premises in Johor, Malaysia.
09 November 2024
Full system health checks were carried out on multiple machines at our customers premises in Belfast, Ireland.
09 November 2024
A full mechanical and ultrasonic calibration has been carried out on a TDS - Disc Scanner at our customers premises in Sheffield, England.
28 October 2024
Calibration of an M403V fan-blade scanner was carried out in Hamburg, Germany.
23 October 2024
A calibration of an M403T fan-blade scanner was carried out, along with a water filtration system upgrade, at our customers premises in Florida, USA.
23 October 2024
System upgrades and maintenance was carried out on a 2-axis, C-scan flat bed, at our customers premises on the Isle of Wight.
21 October 2024
A brand new TWS, Web Scanner was installed at our customers premises.
16 October 2024
System upgrades and maintenance was carried out on a flatbed immersion system at our customers premises in Ireland (Shorts/Spirit Aero).
04 October 2024
We are thrilled to announce the successful design, development, and manufacture of our latest product: the TWS, NDT Automated Web Scanner! Our customer carried out a factory acceptance test and was very happy. Using cutting-edge technology this will provide unparalleled precision, efficiency, and reliability for our customer. Our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to bring this project to life, ensuring it meets the highest standards of quality and performance. • Advanced Imaging: Delivers high-resolution images for detailed analysis. • User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design for ease of use and quick setup. • Robust Construction: Built to withstand challenging industrial environments. We are proud of this achievement and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have. A huge thank you to our incredible team and partners who made this possible! #Innovation #NDT #Technology #Engineering #Tieval #Automation #Quality
04 October 2024
Calibration of a C-Scan Horizontal flat bed has been completed at GKN, on the Isle of Wight.
25 September 2024
Order received for an M403T fan-blade scanner.
11 September 2024
Calibration of a rectilinear system has been conducted at Testia.
04 September 2024
One M403T calibrated at Delta Tech in Atlanta.
30 August 2024
Two M403Ts' calibrated at Lufthansa Technik in Germany.
29 August 2024
We are pleased to announce our participation in the BINDT Materials Testing 2024 exhibition in Telford UK. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your automated NDT inquiries.
19 August 2024
A new 'TRS' rectilinear scanner has been installed.
26 July 2024
Our vehicle fleet is growing.
30 May 2024
I just wanted to write a quick post about our fully integrated teach pendant for easy control and programming. Most of our customers are happy using the motion panel embedded within the software but for those with larger systems or in instances where the control tower must be situated some distance from the machine, computer control is impractical or impossible. The teach pendant allows the operator full system control using independent jog buttons for each axis or combined controls for slopes, contours and kinematic moves. At the push of a button, coordinates can be sent to TiCore for easy remote scan pattern programming. The ultrasonic gate output means you can also check the signal response without having to run back and forth between the system and the controller. The pendant talks directly with the controller for maximised response time and the unit is hard-wired with an in-built emergency stop for enhanced safety and regulatory compliance. This is available to purchase on new systems or as an upgrade to existing EtherCAT based systems.
24 April 2024
This month (and a bit...) has been far from mundane! On top of routine calibration and service visits (spread over 3 continents), since our last post we've installed and commissioned a new system in Zhuhai (China), exhibited at the fantastic BINDT Aerospace Event in Filton (Bristol, UK) and are in the middle of building 2 new inspection systems. We've had a strong start to 2024 and we're showing no signs of slowing!
28 March 2024
Two composite scanners entering the assembly stage. One system is a rectilinear scanner and the other will be used for web-scanning. Both customers will be scanning aerospace parts. These two systems will be added to our already growing catalogue. 1, Disc scanners. 2, Fan-blade scanners. 3, Rectilinear scanners. 4, Web scanners. 5, Cartesian rigs. 6, Robotic arms.
19 March 2024
We will be exhibiting at this years 'Aerospace Event' 2024. If you have any Automated NDT questions or requirements please drop by for a chat. Representing Tieval will be our Managing Director Ben Daffurn and our Research and Development Coordinator Sam Harding.
05 March 2024
Needless to say, it has been a while since my last post. We've been busier than ever with system builds, new orders, as well as routine calibrations and maintenance visits. This week we shipped 3 new M403T systems, two of them destined for San Diego and one for Zhuhai. We're also in the process of manufacturing two new bespoke systems; a 5-axis rectilinear system and a specialist composite web inspection system. In order to meet growing demand, Tieval have taken on a new Field Service Engineer and would like to take this opportunity to publicly welcome Rich to the team. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of CAD and mechanical engineering. In other news, Tieval will be exhibiting at the 'Aerospace Event 2024' in Filton so, if you're planning on attending or exhibiting, we look forward to seeing you there!
05 December 2023
We have been busy these past few months with the assembly of three brand new fan blade scanners, and the installation of this beautiful beast, a brand new 'Tieval Disc Scanner' built for our customer IFA (Independent Forgings and Alloys in Sheffield). With a 1.5m turntable and capable of contour following, this machine is a great addition to the Tieval product catalogue and could offer value to anyone in need of this capacity.
04 October 2023
It has been a while since our last post but that certainly doesn't mean we haven't been busy. We've delivered 2 new M403T systems to MRO facilities in Turkey and Germany for in service inspection of V2500 & RB2-11 fan blades. We've also delivered a new TDS15-7 disc scanner to a forgings facility in Sheffield which will be installed and commissioned in the next couple of weeks. We have 3 ongoing system builds with the projects scheduled to complete before Christmas 2023! We've been running some exciting research and development projects too so we hope to have some news to share with you soon.
25 May 2023
A new M403T fan blade scanner has been sent to TEC - Turkish Engine Centre, Istanbul. Installation is scheduled WC 10th July.
03 April 2023
A new M403T Fan blade scanner has been installed at Lufthansa Technik in Germany. The M403T fan blade scanner can be used for all Rolls-Royce (Trent) and IAE engines (RB211 & V2500).
13 March 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Boaden. A truly amazing and inspiring man, he was highly respected within the industry and James helped to invent many of the products and services that we offer today. He will be sadly missed and I know that those of you who have had the honour of knowing him will miss him too. Our thoughts are with Dawn and the family at this very difficult time.
20 February 2023
Routine maintenance of M403T Trent aero-engine fan blade scanners carried out at SAESL in Singapore
14 February 2023
Upgrade of motor drive unit on an M403T Trent aero-engine fan blade scanner carried out at HAESL in Hong Kong
08 February 2023
Planned maintenance and recalibration of an M403V IAE V2500 aero-engine fan blade scanner carried out at GKN Engine Systems in El Cajon, USA
02 February 2023
Axis alignment of V2500 aero-engine fan blade scanner carried out at GKN in Johor
26 January 2023
M403V IAE V2500 Fan Blade Scanner calibration carried out at Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg, Germany.
24 January 2023
Instrument calibration carried out at Timet in Waunarlwydd, Wales
23 January 2023
Calibration of M403V IAE V2500 aero-engine fan blade scanner carried out at MTU Maintenance in Hannover, Germany
18 January 2023
Two M403V IAE V2500 Fan Blade Scanner calibrations carried out at Bischoff Aerospace in Miami, USA.
17 January 2023
Midas-NDT flatbed composite inspection system calibrated at Element Materials Technology in Dudley, England
15 January 2023
Calibration of two M403V IAE V2500 aero-engine fan blade scanners carried out at GKN Engine Systems in El Cajon, USA
14 January 2023
Major upgrades and calibration of five M403T Trent aero-engine fan blade scanners carried out at HAESL in Hong Kong
