Redesign of Material Analysis System Saves the U.S. Navy Millions in Maintenance Costs

Specializing in detection and analysis technologies, Optowares required complementary product development expertise to commercialize a handheld surface condition sensor with field analysis capabilities. The Optowares Raman spectroscopic system has broad applications because it measures the spectroscopy return of a coated surface in a nondestructive manner to determine if maintenance is required.

This system incorporates a rugged spectroscopy device with artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) analysis to provide sample results in the field – thereby eliminating time and resources traditionally required for lab analysis.

With the technology, the U.S. Navy gains a quantitative measurement of how well coatings adhere to surfaces. The technology can mitigate the risk of material failure, and reduce shipbuilding and maintenance costs. The technology has applicability in other coating uses.

With the technology, the U.S. Navy gains a quantitative measurement of how well coatings adhere to surfaces. The technology can mitigate the risk of material failure, and reduce shipbuilding and maintenance costs. The technology has applicability in other coating uses.