Why Ultrasound Is the Maintenance Team's Secret Weapon

May 6, 2025

Ultrasonic instruments are often used in heavy industrial environments for predictive maintenance and condition monitoring, with common applications including leak detection and electrical inspection. In fact, recent data incidate that the ultrasound market is growing faster than vibration tools/sensors.

Blair Fraser, Vice President of Technology at UE Systems, joins Plant Services Editor in Chief Thomas Wilk to discuss why many maintenance technicians consider ultrasound to be their "secret weapon" due to its ability to deliver quick maintenance program wins and help prevent unplanned downtime.

Timestamps

  • 0:28 - How does ultrasound technology work?
  • 1:50 - What are some common applications, both inside and outside the plant?
  • 7:02 - What takeaways do you have from this and other market trends?

Click here to learn more about UE Systems and ultrasound technology.

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