Hexagon Digital Wave, a leading provider of non-destructive testing equipment and services, has entered an agreement with Alvion Cyl Inc. in South Korea to deliver two Ultrasonic Examination (UE) testing machines - the UE7 and UE29. This delivery marks Hexagon Digital Wave’s entry to the South Korean market.  

The UE7 is Hexagon Digital Wave’s largest ultrasonic examination machine, capable of testing cylinders up to 16 meters in length. The UE29 allows for testing of cylinders 20-168 cm in length. Alvion Cyl Inc. will use these machines in-house to perform requalification of high-pressure metallic vessels.  

 “We are very pleased to establish this collaboration with Hexagon Digital Wave, which enables us to build a more advanced inspection environment. The introduction of these new machines is expected to significantly enhance the efficiency of our core inspection and testing processes, while also strengthening our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality and safe products,” said Kang Min Choi, Executive Director, Alvion Cyl. “We also believe that bringing this advanced inspection technology to South Korea will help elevate the standards of the Cylinder Inspection & Testing industry and contribute to driving innovation across the sector.”

"We are excited to expand Hexagon Digital Wave’s footprint into South Korea through the installation of our first Ultrasonic Examination (UE) equipment, in partnership with Alvion Cyl,” said Keith Fountain, Director of Sales, Hexagon Digital Wave. This milestone represents an important step in bringing our high-efficiency cylinder requalification technology to a new market, and we look forward to supporting Alvion Cyl and the broader South Korean industrial gas community in advancing safety, productivity, and testing capabilities.”  

About Ultrasonic Examination 

The UE technology offers a non-invasive, highly accurate method of detecting flaws in high-pressure metallic cylinders, contributing to enhanced safety, reduced downtime, and lower costs for operators. Hexagon Digital Wave’s UE machines have set a new benchmark for cylinder testing in the gas, transportation, and energy sectors and have machines in operation worldwide. 
 
Hexagon Digital Wave offers a full portfolio of UE machines, all built at their facility in Centennial, Colorado and developed to cater to customers’ needs. 

For more information
    Keith Fountain, Director of Sales, Hexagon Digital Wave 
Tel: +1 (303) 434-5929 | keith.fountain@hexagondigitalwave.com  

About Hexagon Digital Wave 
 Hexagon Digital Wave, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites ASA, is a manufacturer of Ultrasonic Examination (UE) cylinder testing equipment, Modal Acoustic Emission (MAE) testing equipment and a provider of associated inspection services. With applications worldwide, Hexagon Digital Wave serves government entities, academic institutes, and private clients in the compressed gas and pressure vessel industries.