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Buying more than you need?

 21st August 2026
News Admin, Sonatest

Buying more than you need?

Are you being asked to purchase a system that includes more hardware and software than your application actually requires? In many cases, this results in paying for functionality that will never be used, unnecessarily increasing project costs.

What if you could configure a solution that delivers exactly the capabilities you need today—no more, no less—while retaining the flexibility to expand in the future if your requirements change?

With a modular approach, you could invest only in the hardware and software required for your current application, while maintaining a clear upgrade path that allows additional functionality to be added quickly and efficiently as your operations grow.

XEO with Mini Dock

XEO with Mini Dock

The XEO’s unique Mini Dock architecture allows you to configure the system with exactly the hardware required for your specific application. Rather than purchasing a fixed configuration, the modular design enables you to select only the interfaces and capabilities you need.

For example, if your application requires PA with single or dual IPEX connectors, the system can be configured accordingly. If UT connections for TOFD inspections are required, these can be integrated as part of the configuration. For more specialised applications, our team can also work with you to develop a custom hardware configuration tailored to your operational requirements.

The same philosophy has been applied to the software platform.

The baseline software package provides full support for Phased Array (PA) and TOFD inspections, enabling you to begin inspections immediately with the core methods most commonly required.
As your inspection requirements evolve, additional capabilities such as TFM / TFMi, Matrix Array probes, and other advanced inspection techniques can be enabled through simple software upgrades. These upgrades can be deployed without returning the instrument, allowing you to expand system capability quickly and with minimal disruption to operations.

This modular approach ensures you invest only in the functionality you need today, while maintaining a clear and cost-effective path to expand your inspection capabilities in the future.


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