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René Sicard

René Sicard is the R&D manager of TecScan Systems Inc. (Boucherville, Quebec, Canada). For more information, call (450) 641-5876, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.tecscan.ca.

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Large-scale inspection of all aircraft systems in the aircraft hangar by worker mechanics and other specialists. Bright light streaming outside from the garage door.
NDT | Aerospace

Advances in Automated NDT: Viable Inspection Solutions for Aerospace Applications

Advanced ultrasonic testing solutions must keep pace with these new challenges while maintaining the rigorous quality control standards that ensure aircraft safety.
Ahmad Chahbaz René Sicard
March 2, 2025

Aerospace components, varying in shape, size, and material, require specialized inspection methods to ensure quality and safety due to the diverse manufacturing processes involved. Automated Ultrasonic Testing (UT) systems enhance efficiency and defect detection, but effective scanner control, inspection planning, and results analysis are essential to maximize their benefits.


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Engine of wide body aircraft.
NDT | NDT in Aerospace

Flaw Detection in Aircraft Engine Fan Components using Automated Ultrasonic Technologies

As the number of flights is expected to keep increasing over the years, flaw detection is critical to safe air travels.
René Sicard
June 10, 2024

Aircraft component safety and reliability are ensured using automated ultrasonic testing, which detects flaws accurately and efficiently, reducing inspection time.


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NDT | Eddy Current

Advanced Eddy Current Scanning Solution for Aero Engine High Pressure Compressor Rotor Spools

The inspection challenge in such situations consists of automating the inspection process.
René Sicard
September 25, 2023

The eddy current scanning solution that was developed for hard to access HPCR spool areas represents a reliable inspection platform that produced repeatable results.


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Eddy Current
NDT in Aerospace

Automated Eddy Current Testing Solution for Aero-engine Discs

Eddy current testing is a crucial part of quality control.
René Sicard
July 8, 2019

Aero-engine discs are very critical parts since they are exposed to high stress and temperature during flights. Engine disc components such as bearing rings, fan and compressor discs are subjected to extensive inspections during the different manufacturing stages, including dimensional controls up to the detection of the tiniest surface flaws on rolling surfaces (bearing raceways).


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Take a Closer Look at Ultrasonic Inspection

René Sicard
March 30, 2010
In the context of ultrasonic inspection, contour following is a scanner’s ability to do a controlled displacement of one or multiple axes.
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Optimize Synthetic Aperture Focusing

René Sicard
August 1, 2006
Advanced signal analysis techniques assist ultrasonic testing to maximize the information collected.
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