FAQ

DIMATE is an internationally operating, value-driven innovator for digitalized NDT inspections in major industries, including Oil & Gas, Chemical, Energy, and Aerospace.

The name DIMATE - short for ‘digital mate’ - embodies our commitment to guiding industries on their path to full digitalization, continuously evolving our solutions to meet their changing needs.

• Innovation - We’re redefining what’s possible in digital inspection solutions.
• Quality - Our software is built to last and to deliver accurate, reliable results - every time.
• Integrity - We ensure our solutions are secure and fully compliant.
• Solution driven - We focus on outcomes, not obstacles.

Many companies still rely on fragmented, manual workflows for conducting asset inspections. Faulty or incomplete data can have a major detrimental impact on operations. We offer cutting-edge solutions that help organizations optimize their inspection processes and data. We create a connected digital ecosystem that drives consistency, traceability, and smarter decision-making.

Our board consists of Peter Rosiepen (CEO) and Jens Martin (CTO). With a track record in the health industry they have proved how to navigate a team to success.

DIMATE GmbH was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from VISUS Health IT GmbH. With a strong background in medical diagnostics, we’ve brought our expertise into the world of non-destructive testing (NDT). As in healthcare, sectors such as oil & gas, chemicals, energy, aerospace, and manufacturing demand accurate, streamlined, and compliant digital solutions for inspection processes.

All DIMATE software solutions are developed in-house at our Bochum headquarters in West Germany, giving us complete control over source code and product development.

We have defined our way of working in the DIMATE 8 step guide. We always begin by reviewing a random sample of 100 NDT reports to assess the quality of your inspection reporting. After that we conduct a detailed gap analysis. We create a fully integrated digital process around your existing IDMS that is tested at one of your sites. The result is a global system architecture, that can be adapted to each site’s specific needs for a scalable, flexible rollout. Read the 8 steps in our DIMATE 8 step guide.

The implementation of DIMATE’s proven 8-step approach can vary. With proper planning and guidance, it can be implemented in just a couple of months, showing results with proven ROI within 6 months.

We offer professional training and education to ensure the correct use of DIMATE PACS, which is essential for a successful implementation and the introduction of a paperless inspection process.

DIMATE provides continuous support, regular updates, and close collaboration to ensure the system evolves with customer requirements. The company’s expertise in digital transformation and commitment to innovation makes it a reliable partner for both current and future inspection challenges.

DIMATE's solutions support full compliance with industry standards and regulations by implementing robust cybersecurity measures and adhering to best practices for data integrity and protection.

DIMATE PACS is fully DICONDE compliant (ASTM Standard E2339) and includes features such as data encryption, access control, and continuous monitoring to ensure data security and integrity.

DIMATE PACS helps organizations comply with regulations by providing reproducible, accurate and timely data for inspections and audits.

DIMATE PACS is designed to be an independent system that can operate seamlessly with other digital tools and systems in the chemical industry. This is due to the fact that DIMATE PACS is based on the DICONDE standard: a vendor-neutral format that readily enables digitalized image transfer, storage and display of NDT data.

PACS stands for Picture Archiving and Communication System. It provides an end-to-end workflow solution that stores and structures NDT data with valid annotations for corporate companies. PACS is highly effective and efficient for industries such as Oil & Gas, Chemical, Energy, and Aerospace.

DIMATE PACS digitizes and centralizes all inspection data, including images, reports, and results, from various non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (such as RT, UT, VT) into a single, structured database. This eliminates manual data handling, reduces errors, and allows for automated workflows, making it easy to retrieve, analyze, and securely archive inspection data. The system supports seamless data exchange between inspection management, testing devices, and service contractors, ensuring a complete digital workflow without disruptive media breaks (e.g., no more Excel lists, USB sticks, or paper reports).

Yes, DIMATE PACS includes modules for automated analysis and enrichment of inspection data using advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence. This enables features like automatic defect detection, higher data integrity, and customizable levels of automation for data analysis, depending on customer needs.

Yes, historic measurement data can be added.

Yes, DIMATE PACS is equipment- and manufacturer-independent. DIMATE PACS can be integrated with various test devices and existing asset performance management (APM) or inspection data management systems (IDMS) various systems, including ERP, RBI, and other digital tools used in the industry. Data is standardized using the open, internationally recognized DICONDE format, ensuring interoperability and long-term data integrity across different vendors and systems.

Companies that are not fully digitized have 10-20% errors in their inspection reports. Although DIMATE cannot promise 0% errors due to manual actions, PACS significantly improves data validity and can reduce errors to less than 2%.

Take 100 randomly selected test reports and check them for correct equipment and order numbers and correct measurements. You will find that 10-20% of the data is incorrect. Our customers have found this in eight pilot projects alone.

Companies using DIMATE PACS have reported significant efficiency gains, including:

• Up to 2,000 hours reduction on integrity checks per year
• Savings of approximately 2-3 million euros per turnaround
• Up to 70% time savings in evaluating inspection data
• Improved plant availability and reduced downtime due to faster, more reliable data access and analysis

DIMATE PACS helps organizations meet compliance regulations by providing reproducible, accurate and timely data for inspections and audits. DIMATE PACS provides a traceable, digital life file for each asset, capturing all inspection data and changes over time. This enables better monitoring of component integrity (e.g., corrosion tracking), supports risk-based inspection (RBI) processes, and ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Quality-assured inspection data can be easily transmitted to RBI systems and accessed for audits or reporting.

DIMATE PACS improves asset integrity by providing AI-powered NDT image evaluation and end-to-end digital inspection processes. By providing reliable and timely data, it enables better decisions and reduces the risk of unplanned shutdowns.

DIMATE PACS ensures secure archiving and controlled access to all inspection data. Only authorized users can access or distribute sensitive information, and all actions are traceable within the system, supporting data protection and audit requirements.

Yes it is, PACS can work with Excel sheets effectively. It allows for the import and export of data, ensuring compatibility with existing inspection workflows.

Yes, PACS helps you achieve end-to-end digital inspection processes that are 100% paperless.

Working with DIMATE PACS saves time and money, shortens turnaround times and eliminates risks such as unplanned shutdowns. The ROI for PACS is significant: with 2,000 hours less spent on integrity checks of CML data annually, $2-3M savings per turnaround, cost reduction of $600K or more per year for on-stream inspections.The payback period is 6 to 12 months, depending on the inspection and turnaround efforts, which can be reduced by several days with DIMATE PACS. We start with a solid business model and a pilot project for a customized amortization calculation. Ask our consultants for more information.

DIMATE Advanced RT is an extension to DIMATE PACS and integrates RT inspection data into a fully automated inspection workflow.

No, all DIMATE systems are compliant with the international and vendor-neutral DICONDE IT standard (ASTM E2339). NDT data and evaluations are stored as DICONDE files and can be read and processed by compliant systems.

DIMATE Advanced RT ensures maximum precision and data integrity through the following key features:

• Elimination of human error: fully automated wall thickness evaluations remove the risk of manual input mistakes.
• High-precision measurements: achieves accuracy in the µm range, enabling reliable inspection results.
• Automated measurement placement: ensures measurements are placed exactly where specified, in accordance with your instruction catalogue.
• Side-by-side comparison: view all historical images and data alongside current results for fast and effective analysis.
• Seamless integration with your IDMS: all measurements are automatically and securely pushed to your Inspection Data Management System (IDMS) at TML level, preserving data integrity and traceability.

We require approximately 30 project days to release the solution in a tailor-made solution that fits all your needs.

High data integrity and accuracy saves inspectors 2.500 hours and more annually spent on integrity checks of reports. More precise measurements and better data availability enable predictive maintenance and less downtime, adding up to cost savings of $2-3M per turnaround, and a cost reduction of $800K or more per year for on-stream inspections.

DIMATE Advanced RT empowers contractors with a fast, accurate, and compliant inspection process thanks to:

• Full compliance: performs inspections in strict alignment with the plant operator’s instruction catalogue.
• Automated workflow - eliminates human errors and reduces RT image evaluation as well as reporting time through fully automated processes.
• Confident component tracking: ensures every image is automatically assigned to the correct component, removing guesswork.
• One-click measurement assignment: assigns all measurements from an image directly to the correct measuring grid with a single click.
• Seamless IDMS integration : automatically pushes data to the correct TML level in the plant operator’s Inspection Data Management System.
• Effortless degradation tracking: easily identifies trends and reports signs of asset degradation for proactive maintenance.

DIMATE Advanced UT is an extension to DIMATE PACS which standardizes, structures and integrates UT inspection data into a fully automated inspection workflow. DIMATE Advanced UT provides inspection order management and measurement matrixes to UT.

Yes, it does! This is especially useful in plant environments where Wi-Fi can be unreliable. Inspection orders and historical data are transferred in advance, so you can access everything you need directly in the field using the DIMATE UT Gateway App. The UT measurement values are securely stored right in the app, even without an internet connection.

No, all DIMATE systems are compliant with the international and vendor-neutral DICONDE IT standard. UT measurements, signals, and other device data are stored as DICONDE Structure Reports and can be read and processed by compliant systems.

No, we don't provide hardware. The app works seamlessly on most commonly used mobile devices, and our customers typically already have the necessary equipment.

Yes, historic measurement data can be transferred to the app down to the component level for on-site comparison and verification.

DIMATE Advanced UT empowers contractors with a fast, accurate, and compliant inspection process through the following advantages:

• Full compliance: perform inspections in strict alignment with the plant operator’s
• Automated workflow: eliminate human error and reduce inspection time through fully automated processes
• Confident component tracking: ensure all inspection data is automatically assigned to the correct component, removing guesswork
• Seamless IDMS integration: automatically push data to the correct TML level in the plant operator’s Inspection Data Management System
• Effortless degradation tracking: easily identify trends and report signs of asset degradation for proactive maintenance

DIMATE Advanced UT eliminates human error through full automation of the UT inspection process. It ensures the complete transfer of test order data, accurate equipment assignment, and automatic placement of measurements into the correct value grid, guaranteeing the highest level of accuracy.

We require approximately 30 project days to release the solution in a tailor-made solution that fits all your needs.

It is an extension of DIMATE PACS which standardizes, structures and integrates RT inspection data into a fully automated inspection workflow. DIMATE Advanced RT provides inspection order management and measurement matrixes to RT.

No, all DIMATE systems are compliant with the international and vendor-neutral DICONDE IT standard. Measurements are stored as DICONDE Structure Reports and can be read and processed by compliant systems.

Yes, historic measurement data and images can be viewed and added.

DIMATE Advanced VT ensures maximum precision and data integrity through the following key features:

• Elimination of human error: fully automated worklist, equipment assignment and data capture remove the risk of manual input mistakes.
• Side-by-side comparison: view all historical data alongside current results for fast and effective analysis.
• Seamless integration with IDMS: all visual inspection data is automatically and securely pushed to your Inspection Data Management System (IDMS) at TML level, preserving data integrity and traceability.

(invalid) DIMATE Advanced VT empowers contractors with a fast, accurate, and compliant inspection process through the following advantages:

• Full compliance: Perform inspections in strict alignment with the plant operator’s instruction catalogue.
• Automated workflow: Eliminate human error and reduce inspection time through fully automated processes.
• Confident component tracking: Ensure visual inspection data is automatically assigned to the correct component, removing guesswork.
• Seamless IDMS integration: Automatically push data to the correct TML level in the plant operator’s Inspection Data Management System.
• Effortless degradation tracking: Easily identify trends and report signs of asset degradation for proactive maintenance.

We require approximately 30 project days to release the solution in a tailor-made solution that fits all your needs.

DIMATE's solutions support full compliance with industry standards and regulations by implementing robust cybersecurity measures and adhering to best practices for data integrity and protection.

DIMATE PACS is fully DICONDE compliant (ASTM Standard E2339) and includes features such as data encryption, access control, and continuous monitoring to ensure data security and integrity.

DIMATE PACS helps organizations comply with regulations by providing reproducible, accurate and timely data for inspections and audits.

DIMATE PACS is designed to be an independent system that can operate seamlessly with other digital tools and systems in the chemical industry. This is due to the fact that DIMATE PACS is based on the DICONDE standard: a vendor-neutral format that readily enables digitalized image transfer, storage and display of NDT data.

DIMATE uses DICONDE, a standardized report format for compatibility and long-term access. This ensures data can be reviewed even if hardware/software changes over time.