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9 12, 2025

Strengthening Nuclear Outage Readiness: Why Pre Outage 3D Scanning Matters Now More Than Ever

By |2025-12-09T16:17:22-05:00December 9, 2025|Articles|

Exact Metrology continues to support nuclear operators with advanced 3D data capture that strengthens engineering, planning, and execution during high-stakes maintenance cycles. As plants prepare for next year’s critical outage work, early as-built documentation is becoming a central requirement. The article below outlines why Q4 is the most strategic time to capture geometry ahead of 2026 scopes and how our team supports that effort. Nuclear facilities continue to operate under increasing pressure to complete more work in the same outage window. Life extension programs, major component replacements, and new digital expectations are all converging at once. Plants are entering a cycle [...]

13 11, 2025

Rebuilding Legacy Hydro Components with 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering

By |2025-11-13T09:44:12-05:00November 13, 2025|Articles|

Using precision measurement and digital modeling to restore hydro equipment to OEM-level accuracy.  Rebuilding aging hydro components requires data you can trust. Modern 3D scanning and reverse engineering allow engineers to capture exact geometry, recreate missing drawings, and validate fit before manufacturing. Originally presented at the Innovation Powerhouse at Clean Currents 2025, this article highlights how these technologies bridge the gap between legacy components and new precision parts—driving performance improvements in turbine refurbishment and hydro plant modernization.  Aging Infrastructure & Limited Documentation Many hydroelectric plants in operation today were constructed decades ago. Over time, mechanical wear, corrosion, [...]

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