Most Productive Engine Plant in North America Relies on IR:

At the General Motors Powertrain Engine Facility in Romulus, Michigan, IR technology has been a way of life since 1988. GM favors thermal inspections because they are accurate, intuitively interpretable, non-destructive, non-invasive, non-contact and fast. State of the art software also allows GM to track changes and persistent problems, giving them a larger picture of the plant’s operation.

Time and again, infrared scans have made it possible to repair proactively, saving General Motors time, money and manpower. The Harbour Report recognized GM’s success, and named the Romulus plant the most productive 8-cylinder engine plant in North America for 2004. The IR lifestyle has helped to make their success possible by providing consistently helpful insight into their plants inner workings, and allowing for pro-active, cost-effective repairs.

Courtesy of Daniel Sinclair, General Motors Corporation, in Inframation 2004 Proceedings

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