Why your NDT investment deserves real numbers – not just promises

Of course, no single business case is the same as the next. But one thing decision-makers consistently seek is clarity: what return can we expect from our investment? At DIMATE, we understand this need – and we’re proud to say we can help provide real answers, not just estimates. In fact, many of our clients have achieved a return on investment (ROI) in under 12 months.

Still, we don’t expect you to take our word for it – and frankly, you shouldn’t have to.

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Let the numbers speak for themselves

The best part? Our clients have already done the math. And we’re excited to share their insights so you can judge for yourself what DIMATE PACS could mean for your NDT workflows. After all, as the saying goes: seeing is believing.

The DIMATE calculator – built with and for our clients

In the oil and gas industry, our clients were eager to quantify the impact of implementing DIMATE PACS. What they discovered was simple yet powerful.

For example, unplanned outages typically cost plant operators an average of at least $2 to $3 million. One client reported an 80% reduction in outages after implementing DIMATE PACS. When you factor in the cost of an unplanned outage caused by missing or incorrect NDT data, the return on investment can be realized in just six months – considering the total cost of ownership.
Another client noted improved turnaround planning and execution, thanks to streamlined NDT order statuses and faster evaluations, which led to turnaround times being accelerated by 1 to 3 days.
Notably, digitized NDT workflows enabled one client to reduce the time spent checking incoming inspection reports by at least 5 minutes per report: which equals 2,500 hours annually. At an hourly rate of $90 including all labor costs, this represents cost reductions of $225,000 per year through digitization.

To help you evaluate your own potential, we developed the DIMATE calculator, based on the real-world experiences of our clients. It’s an easy tool to estimate the potential savings of digitalizing your NDT inspections. Check it out to get your personalized calculation.

NDT data ownership – your hidden goldmine

But, the real value of digitalization goes far beyond time or cost savings. It lies in owning clean, reliable NDT data – data that can fuel your IDMS and digital twin strategies.

After all, poor data leads to poor AI. Many of our clients didn’t initially consider the strategic value of replacing analog, error-prone workflows with DIMATE PACS’s fully digital, high-integrity data ecosystem. Yet this is the key to unlocking the future.

AI thrives on quality input – data that’s complete, accurate, and annotated. By feeding your systems with such data, you not only future-proof your operations, but also open doors to advanced analytics, facility-specific degradation models, and optimized maintenance strategies.

The bigger question: are you owning your NDT data?

Savings from fewer outages, reduced manhours, and shorter turnarounds are just the beginning. The true long-term advantage lies in building a data-rich foundation that enables your organization to develop proprietary insights and gain a sustainable competitive edge.

It’s time to think beyond cost savings and ask yourself: What could full ownership of your NDT data mean for your operations?

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Let’s talk!

Explore implementation options and how to achieve greater efficiency, productivity and effectivity for your operations. Get in touch with Florian Anke, Innovation Manager at DIMATE

Florian Anke
DIMATE

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